# Is AI the most important technology of the century?

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: TED-Ed
- Year: 2023
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: History, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_is_ai_the_most_important_technology_of_the_century)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period of rapid growth. We're on the cusp of developing new technologies that could entirely change the way people live— and could contribute to unprecedented levels of existential risk. Explore how the decisions we make now might have a major impact on humanity's future. \[Directed by Jon Mayes, AIM Creative Studios, narrated by George Zaidan, music by André Aires\].

## Lectures

1. [Is AI the most important technology of the century?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/ted_ed_is_ai_the_most_important_technology_of_the_century/15b3e70e7728), 6 min (TED's player)