50. The rise of the machines: What does AI mean for our jobs, privacy and humanity?

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at artificial intelligence and its growing presence in our lives with Angel Gonzalez, head of UNCTAD’s technology, innovation and knowledge development branch. Already we have chatbots that can write essays and driverless cars and trains. Computers can beat world chess champions and nearly human robots emulate our expressions. The real potential has not even been realized. Some believe AI can save the world. Others fear it will destroy us. What are the opportunities and what are the threats? Tune in to UNCTAD’s Angel Gonzalez to find out.