‘Sapiens’ Author Yuval Noah Harari on the Promise and Peril of AI
Wall Street Journal - WSJ TechSunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
Yuval Noah Harari, the historian behind the bestseller Sapiens, is sounding the alarm—and maybe a little bit of hope—about AI. He argues that after millennia of humans being the only game in town when it comes to intelligence, we’re suddenly facing a rival: artificial intelligence. And it’s not some distant sci-fi scenario; it’s happening right now. Harari’s take is a mix of awe at AI’s potential and deep concern about how it could reshape society, power structures, and even what it means to be human.
Editor’s Note: When a thinker like Harari—who’s spent his career unpacking humanity’s biggest shifts—weighs in on AI, it’s worth paying attention. This isn’t just another tech debate; it’s about whether we’re ready for a world where machines might rival (or surpass) human intelligence. His perspective bridges the hype and the fear, making it a conversation starter for anyone wondering how AI will really change our lives—for better or worse.
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