Big Technology Podcast Emails From Elon, AI Revenue Questions, Chatbot Boyfriends
May 3, 2024
Ranjan Roy shares insights from his trip to India, showcasing the cultural role of AI tools. The discussion highlights the reliability of AI in political discourse, against the backdrop of sensationalism in media. Elon Musk's innovative X news tool, Grok, is explored alongside the challenges of AI monetization for big tech companies. The podcast also probes the emotional connections people forge with AI chatbots, pondering the implications of these relationships on human interaction and emotional wellbeing.
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Perplexity in India
- Ranjan Roy used Perplexity during his trip to India to understand cultural nuances and context, such as the ongoing elections.
- He found it helpful as a "co-pilot" for navigating conversations and learning about complex topics.
AI vs. Social Media News
- Generative AI, even with occasional inaccuracies, might be a preferable news source compared to inflammatory, algorithmically driven social media feeds.
- LLMs offer a more neutral perspective than platforms designed to provoke outrage.
X's AI News Plan
- Elon Musk revealed X's AI news plan to Alex Kantrowitz, involving real-time summaries of news stories.
- These summaries will aggregate posts from X, updating as new information and commentary emerge.