Verity Harding, a globally recognized expert in AI, technology, and public policy, joins Scott to discuss her debut book, “AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI’s Future and Save Our Own.” We learn what history can teach us about the current hype cycle, and how you can best engage with this transformative technology. Follow Verity on X, @verityharding. Timestamps: 00:00 In this episode 00:58 What do we get wrong about AI? 02:37 Doesn’t it feel like all this catastrophism is narcissistic? 04:02 Do you think there will be more long-tail value creation or will it go to the incumbents? 06:36 Where are people pointing the AI cannon? 09:10 Is there an AI arms race? 12:45 Tech and masculinity 16:59 Is the UK poor at monetizing their IP and IQ? 19:03 What would you advise governments on policy and AI? 21:49 What are the differences between UK and US culture? 28:00 Coach your 22 year old self on how to become AI literate Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Got a question for Prof G? Get answers on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profgalloway Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #AI #economy #openAI #tech #advice #business #UK #US #politics #policy #finance #news #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations #VerityHarding