Viral Parmar discusses how AI and ML are being used to build a dystopian future through data surveillance, manipulation, and persuasion. Some applications of AI include developing powerful antibiotics, improving ecommerce sites like Amazon, and creating self-driving cars at Google. However, AI can also negatively impact people through data brokers, targeted ads, and personality profiling. Major companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google collect and use large amounts of personal data through AI without oversight. There are also concerns about how AI may be used for cyber warfare and influencing elections.