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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

“Rogue” AI Not Inevitable. It’s a Choice.

Oct 19, 2026 · 1h 18m

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A lot of attention has been paid recently to examples of AI going “rogue.” What’s missing from this discussion, however, is a more detailed explanation of what specific types of systems are causing problems. Taking a closer look at this problem reveals an issue that’s much more narrow and much more avoidable than some of the frontier labs would like you to believe. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Rogue AI not inevitable. It’s a choice. (54:00) The legal implications of rogue AI (1:00:03) Rogue AI sending advice…