Planet Money AI Podcast 1.0: Rise of the machines
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May 26, 2023 Explore the evolving role of AI in creative industries, especially in writing and journalism. Learn how tools like ChatGPT challenge traditional job security by mimicking human style. Discover a playful experiment where AI crafts a podcast script, blurring the lines between technology and authenticity. Delve into the historical context of automation and the complexities of AI in content creation. Finally, enjoy a glimpse into AI's storytelling potential through a quirky radio drama, balancing humor with deeper reflections on human versus machine creativity.
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AI Mimics Host
- Planet Money tested ChatGPT by having it write a podcast intro in Stacey Vanek-Smith's style.
- Vanek-Smith herself almost believed she had written it, highlighting the AI's ability to mimic human writing.
Blurred Lines
- Automation has historically impacted manual labor jobs, but knowledge work was considered safe.
- ChatGPT challenges this assumption, blurring the lines of what AI can accomplish.
AI Refusal
- When asked to create a podcast series exploring how much of their job it could take, ChatGPT refused.
- It claimed it could not participate in activities that might cause harm or distress to humans.