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555. New Technologies Always Scare Us. Is A.I. Any Different?

Freakonomics Radio

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AI Forecasting and the Potential of Artificial Intelligence

The chapter explores the question of whether artificial intelligence will ever be as powerful as the human brain and what implications that might have. It discusses the current state of AI, specifically models like chat GPT that are used for prediction tasks. The chapter also addresses concerns about AI taking jobs and highlights the adaptability of future generations in the face of technological advancements.

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