Uncanny Valley | WIRED

You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

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Jul 10, 2025
This week, Kate Knibbs, a Senior Writer at Wired focusing on AI's impact, and Paresh Dave, who covers technology’s business implications, join the discussion. They dive into how AI is transforming the film industry, balancing efficiency with concerns over job security. The duo also explores the healthcare sector's urgent need for human expertise amidst rising AI reliance. Additionally, they tackle Mozilla's challenges against tech giants, and deliberate on the exciting collaboration between Jony Ive and OpenAI while considering AI regulation.
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INSIGHT

AI's Deep Footprint in Film Industry

  • AI is integrated in all stages of film production, from pronunciation correction to AI dubbing and storyboarding.
  • This widespread adoption signals rapid AI advancement but raises concerns about job displacement in creative roles.
ANECDOTE

Bus Ride With Aronofsky Anecdote

  • Lauren Goode shared a surreal bus ride experience with Darren Aronofsky in Lisbon, capped by meeting a giant wave surfer.
  • The encounter felt like a fever dream, illustrating unexpected moments in tech and creative interviews.
ADVICE

Verify AI Medical Info

  • Exercise caution when using AI models for medical or critical information, even those specialized for healthcare.
  • Always verify chatbot outputs with trusted human experts due to imperfect fine-tuning and guardrails.
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