Click Here 135. Mic Drop: Oren Etzioni has a way to help us sort fact from AI fiction
May 31, 2024
AI expert and founder of TrueMedia.org, Oren Etzioni, discusses the rise of AI-manipulated content and the importance of distinguishing between fact and fiction. Topics include AI in politics, Big Tech regulation, deepfake detection, and the impact of AI on social deception.
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AI's Unexpected Rapid Power
- AI has grown remarkably powerful due to exponential growth in computing.
- This progress has surpassed early expectations in understanding language and images.
AI's Potential for Humanity
- AI presents huge opportunities to tackle critical global issues like climate change.
- It can accelerate scientific research and save human lives through innovative applications.
The Dark Side of AI
- AI also introduces challenges including privacy risks, job displacement, and deceptive deepfakes.
- These risks have become more apparent alongside AI's rapid advancements recently.