Chris Wright on AI, Ethics, and the Fight to Protect Human Freedom

Artificial intelligence is evolving fast—faster than most people realize. So the question is: are we keeping up?

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Chris Wright, founder of the Artificial Intelligence Trust Council and former U.S. Army Apache pilot, to break down the most important conversation of our time: how we keep AI from driving the world off a cliff.

Chris isn’t just another tech founder trying to sell hype—he’s a military-trained strategist who’s seen firsthand how fast tech can evolve without human oversight. “AI has the ability to completely manipulate us as human beings,” he says, and he’s not sugarcoating it. From drone warfare to deepfakes, we’re living in a world where the line between real and artificial is disappearing.

So what do we do about it?

“We’re in the driver’s seat,” Chris says. “But this window is closing.” If we don’t build AI with humans at the center, we risk handing over control to systems that don’t share our values—or our best interests.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. Chris breaks down the tools and safeguards we can implement—from AI IQ throttles to ethics-focused policy—if we’re willing to act. “We’re all leaders in this future with artificial intelligence,” he adds. “We have to raise our voice and say no, this is what we want.”

For Chris, this moment in history is unlike anything we’ve faced before. “There’s really been no other time like this in recorded history,” he explains. “We have the power to guide what’s next—but only if we stay awake, informed, and involved.”

Key Takeaways:

• AI needs safety protocols—just like aviation.
• Human oversight isn’t optional—it’s essential.
• Community input must shape the future of tech, not just big corporations.
• Truthful, transparent AI content should be rewarded over hype and manipulation.
• We are living in a pivotal moment to influence global policy and outcomes.

Resources:

• Artificial Intelligence Trust Council

This episode is a wake-up call for founders, creatives, educators, parents—everyone. If you care about freedom, truth, or the future your kids will inherit—this episode is required listening.

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