Explore the critical examination of artificial intelligence and its societal impacts in this 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the darker side of AI advancements, from facial recognition to protein folding and robotic innovations. Analyze how the narrative of technological progress often overlooks the potential for violence and oppression embedded in these systems. Investigate the concerning applications of AI in weaponry, credit approval, and criminal justice. Question the value of algorithms that perpetuate existing power structures and an AI that can only replicate the past. Challenge the notion of a society that seeks to shape the future based on outdated paradigms. Prepare for a sobering look at the realities of AI's influence on governance and social control.