Name: A musical duet with AI herself
Uploaded: 2025-06-18T14:46:10Z
Duration: 9 min 22 s
Description: In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold.

Todd Almond and Donna Murphy: A musical duet with AI herself

A musical duet with AI herself

In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold.

A playful Broadway duet puts artificial intelligence center stage, giving AI the chance to roast, comfort, and challenge its creators. Jokes about fragile bones and goo mask sharp commentary on human shortcomings, from polluting the planet to fearing their own creations. The performance swings between existential dread and celebration, ending with the notion that AI and humans are inseparable—each shaping the other. Cat videos survive the reboot, but the warning is clear: inviting AI means it’s here to stay.