Netflix’s Bill Nye Saves the World was keenly anticipated by nostalgic fans in their 30s who love science, and based on the ratings after two seasons, the show does not disappoint. In fact, Bill and his correspondents hash out some pretty relevant scientific issues on the show, particularly as it pertains to tech.
In one of the first episodes, the show explores the world of AI, discussing its benefits and problems. One of the more hair-raising issues brought up had to do with the fear that AI might become smarter than us, take over and kill us all, with one particular panelist reminding us about the 2015 incident where a Twitter bot autonomously tweeted out a death threat.
