TED Tech AI, “normies,” and ethical consumption algorithms with Julia Longoria | Good Robot
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Apr 18, 2025 Julia Longoria, the creative mind behind Vox's Good Robot, delves into the intricacies of AI and its impact on journalism. She shares her journey of simplifying complex AI topics for the everyday person while tackling the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of journalistic content in AI training. The dialogue reveals the ideological divides within the AI community and the need for transparency in technology. Longoria emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and building algorithms that promote ethical consumption and enhance information quality.
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Making AI Accessible to Normies
- Julia Longoria approaches AI as a complex and intimidating topic but believes it can be understood by anyone with the right explanations.
- Her goal is to make AI accessible for 'normies' by breaking down technical jargon into simpler language.
AI Community's Polarization
- The AI community shows ideological divides similar to political polarization, with groups finding their tribes.
- Julia uses her reporter skills to bring divergent voices into dialogue, revealing more common ground than apparent conflict.
Journalism's Role in AI Training
- Julia's own journalism work is likely used in AI training models through partnerships between media companies and AI firms.
- She feels helpless about the lack of control journalists have over how their work is repurposed by AI developers.