From Doctors to Dickinson: AI's Edge and Our Human Connection | Ep. 36

In this episode of ChatEDU, co-hosts Matt Mervis and Liz Radday dive into the evolving landscape of AI's capabilities and its implications on human tasks. They discuss the growing reliability of AI memory, and whether AI can offer surprising personal insights. The discussion touches on three recent studies, exploring AI's edge in medical diagnoses, neuroscience predictions, and the surprising preference for AI-generated poetry over classic literature. The episode raises questions about the future roles of humans in AI-integrated tasks, emphasizing the need for empathy and creativity. Additionally, it features an intriguing segment where AI mimics Shakespearean style to compose a sonnet about a recent football game. The show concludes with their popular 'ShortStack Chat Back', highlighting the interplay between AI and human creativity.

00:00 Introduction: Memory and AI

00:38 Chatting with ChatGPT

02:25 AI's Role in Memory and Productivity

04:33 Podcast Introduction and Episode Overview

05:25 AI in Medical Diagnosis

12:01 AI in Neuroscience

15:52 AI and Poetry

25:50 Implications for Teaching and Learning

30:18 ShortStack Chat Back: Isaac Asimov

New Micro-Credential Cohort Launching January 2024! Learn more and sign up at skills21.org/ai/micro.