People vs Algorithms

Everyone is Hallucinating

May 30, 2024

AI hallucinations and human misperceptions, debate on web vs AI future, ad-supported AI services, Vivek Ramaswamy's anti-BuzzFeed campaign, AI in leadership, future of media integration, and the role of AI in content discovery.

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AI can hallucinate, leading to misinformation and mirroring human misperceptions.

Debate on AI's impact on the open web, advertising, and tech-platform-publisher relationships.

Value of Open Web for user experience, media integrity, innovation, and democracy amidst AI dominance.

Deep dives

The Rise of AI Hallucinations

AI's tendency to hallucinate, presenting misinformation as the ultimate in mansplaining, causing Google's AI to suggest bizarre actions and propagate forgeries, exemplifies AI's unique human-like traits.

Interactivity is Key for Content Value

01:22

Diverse Career Paths Post-Unsuccessful Presidential Campaigns

01:29

Introduction

4min

Navigating the Web's Future: AI, Media, and Distribution

21min

Media Acquisitions, Legal Issues, and Content Creation Concerns

10min

Navigating Controversy and Attention-Seeking in Public Discourse

4min

Global Market for Politicians and AI's Impact on CEOs

3min

The Role of CEOs, AI Impact, and the Value of Words People in the Digital Era

2min

Exploring Substack's Role in Artist-Driven Media Connection

3min

The Evolution from Open Web to App Ecosystems

5min

In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex talk about AI hallucinations, and how they mirror human misperceptions. Troy believes the open web and traditional media will still hold value, while Alex thinks AI and platforms like Google and social media will take over. They also touch on the future of ad-supported AI services and SEO, Vivek Ramaswamy’s anti-BuzzFeed campaign and a genius idea about electing presidents.

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00:00 Spicy Takes
00:54 AI Hallucinations: The Human Aspect
01:49 The Future of AI and Media
02:44 Debate: Is the Web Dead?
04:45 The Role of Media Brands in the AI Era
12:17 Advertising and AI: A New Economy
14:29 The Impact of AI on Content Discovery
20:30 Legal and Ethical Considerations
22:57 The Future of Media and AI Integration
27:46 Union Pressures and Performance Reviews
30:02 The Future of Media and Open Web
34:46 Buzzfeed and Media Outsiders
41:26 The Role of AI in Leadership
44:46 Good Product
49:29 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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People vs Algorithms

Everyone is Hallucinating

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Rise of AI Hallucinations

The Human Side of AI Hallucinations

Media Innovation through Substack

The Colliding Realities of the Open Web and AI Domination

Final Remarks: Emphasizing the Value of the Open Web

Interactivity is Key for Content Value

Diverse Career Paths Post-Unsuccessful Presidential Campaigns

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