AI is More Empathetic Than Humans, and Will Make the World Warmer and Nicer, Says Marc Andreessen

Artificial intelligence (AI) is more empathetic than humans, according to venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. He said in a blog post that the technology, often feted for its efficiency and speed, will also make the world warmer and nicer. Despite moral concerns surrounding AI, Andreessen said people have a moral obligation to develop it, with AI fulfilling functions as diverse as medical chatbots and children’s tutors. He said the technology will herald a new era of heightened material prosperity across the planet, and predicted that it will be an important tool for creatives, lead to industry breakthroughs, and make people’s lives easier.