Plain English with Derek Thompson Why the Future of AI Should Terrify and Thrill You
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Oct 11, 2022 
Kevin Roose, a New York Times writer focused on technology and culture, returns to discuss the seismic shifts in AI and its implications. They delve into Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of Twitter and its unpredictable future. Roose highlights the transformative potential of AI, especially in creative sectors like journalism and art, while addressing the surprising threat it poses to creative jobs. They tackle Moravec's Paradox and explore how AI might personalize news content, raising critical questions about privacy and authenticity in our digital age.
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Elon Musk's Twitter Saga
- Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter, then tried to back out, and finally agreed again.
- This erratic behavior caused confusion and legal battles, resembling a poorly planned TV show.
Musk's Motivation
- Elon Musk's initial offer was likely overvalued after the market crashed.
- He attempted to renegotiate or exit, but the court seemingly pressured him to proceed.
How AI Image Generators Work
- AI image generators use a two-step process: a CLIP model trained on image-text pairs and a diffusion model.
- The diffusion model adds noise to images and reverses the process, learning to create images from noise.