Doom Debates AI News: GPT-4o Images, AI Unemployment, Emmett Shear's New Safety Org — with Nathan Labenz
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Apr 3, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Nathan Labenz, host of The Cognitive Revolution and founder of Waymark, unpacks AI's far-reaching implications. They dive into the exciting advancements of GPT-4o's image generation and its impact on marketing for small businesses. Labenz candidly addresses AI's role in shifting freelance dynamics on platforms like Fiverr. The conversation also navigates existential risks of AI, discussing Emmett Shear's new safety organization, Softmax, and the importance of international cooperation for AI regulation. A blend of humor and serious reflection makes for a thought-provoking listen.
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Waymark's AI Shift
- Waymark's voiceover service volume dropped 90% after integrating AI.
- AI voiceovers, though slightly inferior, offer speed and affordability.
Coding's Future
- Don't fear code, but be aware of its changing role in the job market.
- Junior developer jobs are tough; deep tech expertise may remain valuable.
Entrepreneurship's Edge
- Entrepreneurship offers more job security than traditional jobs now.
- It requires adaptability to find new opportunities in the changing market.