Nick Bostrom

Nick Bostrom

Oxford Professor | Global Expert on AI Ethics and Humanity's Future

United Kingdom
4 talks
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging TechFuture of Society

His work spans the critical intersection of artificial intelligence advancement and existential risk, addressing what may happen when our computers become smarter than we are.

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Nick Bostrom is an Oxford Professor who has dedicated his career to examining the most consequential questions facing humanity's future. His work spans the critical intersection of artificial intelligence advancement and existential risk, addressing what may happen when our computers become smarter than we are.

Through his research and speaking, Bostrom explores the profound implications of superintelligent systems and their potential impact on human civilization. As a leading voice in AI ethics and safety, Bostrom has presented his insights on major platforms including multiple TED stages, where he has outlined both the risks civilization faces and concrete strategies for prevention.

His philosophical approach to humanity's biggest problems combines rigorous academic analysis with practical considerations for safeguarding our species' long-term survival. Bostrom's expertise encompasses the technical challenges of AI alignment, the philosophical questions surrounding machine consciousness, and the policy frameworks needed to navigate an uncertain technological future.

What Nick Talks About
  • Artificial intelligence safety and the challenge of superintelligent systems
  • Existential risks to human civilization and mitigation strategies
  • The philosophical implications of machines surpassing human intelligence
  • Long-term thinking and humanity's biggest challenges
  • AI ethics and the future of human-machine coexistence
Featured Talk

How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

TED2019Apr 20192,559,388 views
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How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

TED 2019Apr 2019

What happens when our computers get smarter than we are?

TED2015Mar 2015

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A philosophical quest for our biggest problems

TEDGlobal 2005Apr 2007
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Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Tech
Future of Society

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Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Management Consulting
Higher Education
Government & Public Sector
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4 events
TED 2019
2019
Keynote
2019
Keynote
2007
Keynote

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