Queens University: Learning Society – AI and the Future of Everything

Artificial Intelligence and robotics aren’t just reshaping industries—they’re redefining what it means to be human. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, has been at the forefront of AI’s evolution, witnessing its breakthroughs firsthand—including the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT.

Meanwhile, Nita Farahany, a leading expert on the ethical and legal dimensions of emerging technologies, explores the profound implications of AI in her latest book, The Battle for Your Brain. Together, Thompson and Farahany offer a rare, insider perspective on the future we’re stepping into—one shaped by new rules, new values, and limitless possibilities. The question isn’t just how we’ll adapt—it’s how we’ll thrive.