Sajay Samuel
Philosopher | Exploring AI's Existential Challenges
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Sajay Samuel is a philosopher and professor whose work examines the existential and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. He has been a visiting scholar at the MIT Media Lab, where he probed the societal risks posed by advanced AI systems.
Samuel's thought-provoking talks challenge audiences to consider the profound questions raised by the rapid development of transformative technologies. With a unique interdisciplinary perspective, he offers frameworks for navigating the complex moral terrain at the forefront of the AI revolution.
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How college loans exploit students for profit
"Once upon a time in America," says professor Sajay Samuel, "going to college did not mean graduating with debt." Today, higher education has become a consumer product -- costs have skyrocketed, saddling students with a combined debt of over $1 trillion, while universities and loan companies make massive profits. Samuel proposes a radical solution: link tuition costs to a degree's expected earnings, so that students can make informed decisions about their future, restore their love of learning and contribute to the world in a meaningful way.
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