Big Technology Podcast RIP Blue Checks, The Open Letter To Stop AI, Startup Funding After SVB
Mar 31, 2023
Erin Griffith, a technology and business reporter for the New York Times, dives into pressing issues in the tech world. She discusses the fallout from Twitter's removal of Blue Checks and the implications for user trust. The conversation shifts to an open letter advocating for a pause on AI development, highlighting ethical concerns and potential misinformation risks. Griffith also examines Italy's ban on ChatGPT over privacy issues and the emergence of 'prompt engineers' in the job market, alongside the financing challenges startups face post-SVB.
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Blue Checkmark Demise
- Twitter's blue checkmark was a coveted symbol of status for many.
- Its removal has caused anxiety and uncertainty among users.
Open Letter on AI
- Elon Musk joined others in an open letter calling for a pause on AI experiments.
- This raises concerns about the profound risks of AI to humanity.
The AI Arms Race
- Continuing AI development may provide strategic advantages, especially against China.
- However, this shouldn't overshadow ethical considerations and potential dangers.