MIT physics professor and co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, Max Tegmark, explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to shape human progress over the next billions of years. In his keynote at Dynatrace Perform, Tegmark emphasizes AI as a powerful technology that, if managed wisely, can drive life-saving innovations like cancer diagnosis and protein-folding solutions. He highlights the necessity of aligning AI's goals with human values to prevent it from pursuing objectives that might not benefit humanity. Tegmark advocates for proactive safety measures and ethical guidelines, as exemplified by the 23 Asilomar AI Principles, which aim to guide the responsible development of AI technologies. He encourages envisioning an inspiring future facilitated by AI, rather than a dystopian one, suggesting that AI can help achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Tegmark calls for a proactive approach in directing AI advancements to ensure they align with human aspirations, urging individuals and companies like Dynatrace to take an active role in shaping the future of AI.