Marketplace Tech Not all AI is, well, AI
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Jan 2, 2025 
Arvind Narayanan, a computer science professor at Princeton and co-author of "AI Snake Oil," dives into the complex world of artificial intelligence. He discusses the hype surrounding AI and its implications in areas like criminal justice and healthcare, emphasizing ethical dilemmas in automated decision-making. Narayanan critiques the use of generative AI in politics, warning it undermines democracy. He also addresses the fears surrounding artificial general intelligence, advocating for balanced, evidence-based AI policies that consider real-world usage.
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Defining AI
- AI is a broad term encompassing various technologies, from advanced algorithms to simple statistics.
- It's crucial to differentiate genuine AI advancements from rebranded old techniques.
AI in Criminal Justice
- AI is used in the criminal justice system to predict recidivism, influencing pre-trial detention.
- Such predictive tools, while identifying statistical patterns, lack the accuracy for such impactful decisions.
Predictive AI in Hiring
- Predictive AI in hiring struggles to capture the nuances of human potential and job fit.
- Reducing hiring to a prediction problem ignores crucial factors like candidate-manager dynamics.
