Masters of Scale

Rapid Response: "You should be running toward AI," w/Eric Schmidt (frmr Google CEO)

Nov 11, 2021
Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and co-founder of Schmidt Futures, shares his enlightening views on artificial intelligence. He stresses the urgency for businesses to embrace AI or risk falling behind competitors. Schmidt discusses the ethical challenges accompanying AI's rapid evolution and its potential to reshape society. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in development to promote beneficial outcomes. The conversation also touches on the complexities of misinformation and the need for effective governance in this new era.
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ADVICE

Embrace AI

  • Businesses should run towards AI adoption.
  • Competitors who embrace AI first will gain an advantage.
INSIGHT

AI's Nature

  • AI systems are dynamic, imprecise, and emergent, making their behavior unpredictable.
  • Their inability to explain actions necessitates careful protection.
INSIGHT

Human-like AI

  • AI involves creating human-like but not human intelligence systems.
  • We must proactively address the implications of this powerful technology.
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