The Financial and Societal Impact of AI

This chapter explores the financial costs associated with running AI systems, including significant daily expenses for GPU resources and monetization strategies employed by companies. It also delves into the evolution of AI technologies, particularly focusing on their implications for data privacy, job displacement, and changes in advertising and media sectors. The discussion culminates with reflections on the psychological effects of interacting with advanced AI and the anticipated release of GPT-4, highlighting the broad societal changes driven by these advancements.