Another Podcast Ai eats the world
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Dec 8, 2024 Dive into the evolving world of technology as the speakers reflect on the complexities of artificial intelligence and its historical parallels. Discover how AI is reshaping everything from visa processes to professional roles, likened to having countless interns at your fingertips. The conversation also explores the shift from traditional software to AI, reshaping user experiences in industries like Airbnb and Uber. Finally, ponder the future of AI integration and whether it will stand alone or blend seamlessly into existing tech landscapes.
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AI: A Conceptual Puzzle
- Generative AI conversations often devolve into comparing metaphors and mental frameworks.
- This is similar to how people discussed the internet in the mid-90s.
Feeds and Speeds Phase
- Benedict Evans compares the current state of AI models to the "feeds and speeds" phase of PCs in the 80s and 90s.
- Countless models are launched, and benchmarks are constantly compared, similar to early PC magazines.
AI Adoption Lags Behind Hype
- Despite widespread awareness and trials, actual daily usage of AI tools remains low.
- Many companies have piloted AI projects, but few have fully integrated them into production.