

Is AI over-hyped? Is this AI wave going to become something else?
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https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/666
We explore whether AI is overhyped or dangerously underhyped, examining the disconnect between those creating AI technology and those selling it without adequately addressing trustworthy AI concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
• The Microsoft AI Tour event demonstrated excellent technical content with a strong focus on trustworthy AI
• There's a dangerous disconnect between people who make AI technology and those who sell it regarding responsible AI implementation
• Trustworthy AI doesn't mean stopping innovation but preventing potential calamities
• The scale of AI's impact may be drastically underestimated, similar to our inability to truly comprehend "65 million years since dinosaurs"
• AI enables processing information at unprecedented scale, creating extraordinary risks in surveillance and human rights contexts
• Corporate discussions about completely replacing customer service departments with AI raise serious socioeconomic concerns
• Shadow AI applications being developed without proper governance represent significant risks
• Containing AI's risks while harnessing its benefits requires education, curiosity, and political wisdom
Get educated and don't rely on echo chambers or news articles - read in-depth material from experts to form your own opinions about AI's trajectory and implications.
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👉 The Coming Waveby Mustafa Suleiman
👉 Origin by Dan Brown
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