Jaron Lanier
Jaron Lanier is a renowned computer scientist, virtual reality pioneer, and author who has been a vocal advocate for ethical technology and the societal implications of artificial intelligence. He is known for his critiques of social media and its impact on society, as well as for his innovative contributions to the field of virtual reality, making him a prominent figure in discussions about the future of technology and human interaction.
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As computer science pioneer and tech visionary Jaron Lanier told me: 'If you create God but you own God you become the dictator.'
Our tech overlords are planning for conscious AI to conquer the cosmos. What could go wrong? | Technology
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Jaron Lanier discusses the prevailing attitudes among AI researchers regarding the value of human beings compared to AI.
ИИ-апокалипсис? Часть технологической элиты готова к концу человечества
Belarus· 2025-10-14
Jaron Lanier is a top scientist at Microsoft who warns about the implications of AI in Hollywood.
Tilly Norwood, the AI ‘actor’, has got Hollywood alarmed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-05
Jaron Lanier, a top scientist at Microsoft, expressed concerns about the implications of AI in Hollywood.
Meet Tilly Norwood, the new sensation dividing Hollywood
Australia· 2025-10-05
Jaron Lanier argues that the routine romantic involvement with artificial intelligence could lead to a pessimistic outlook on humanity's decline.
Vaata ette, kellesse, õigemini millesse sa armud!
Estonia· 2025-07-26Jaron Lanier is an AI guru who was interviewed by Alan Alda on his podcast Clear + Vivid.
‘My mother didn’t try to stab my father until I was six’: Alan Alda on childhood, marriage and 60 years of stardom | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Jaron Lanier is a public intellectual and critic of the anti-human tendencies within Silicon Valley's culture.
Elon Musk sees humanity’s purpose as a facilitator of superintelligent AI. That should worry us – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Jaron Lanier is a renowned computer scientist who warns about the need to 'redesign attention' in the digital age.
Tôi làm gì khi 'cai' Facebook?
Vietnam· 2025-02-22
Jaron Lanier, the father of virtual reality, slyly says that Trump would be 'an unusually easy person to plausibly fake'.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk:Emotional timebombsAustralia· 2025-02-09
