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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

“Deep Thoughts”: Tyler Cowen on AI and the Future of Work | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson | Hoover Institution

Nov 10, 2022
01:02:36

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  • AI advancements pose challenges and potentials for improving the human condition.
  • Artificial intelligence has a transformative role in fostering innovation and critical thinking processes.

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AI's Impact on Social Media and Metaverse Potential

The discussion in the podcast focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on social media platforms like Meta (formerly Facebook) and the emergence of the metaverse. The conversation highlighted the challenges and potentials associated with virtual reality technologies and their applications, with a critical examination of Meta's shift towards the metaverse concept. The participants expressed skepticism about user adoption and raised concerns about the practicality and real-world uses of metaverse platforms.

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