Plain English with Derek Thompson The Future of AI Is Thrilling, Terrifying, Confusing, and Fascinating
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May 10, 2022 
Bestselling author Steven Johnson, known for his insights on technology and AI, dives into the thrilling yet daunting landscape of artificial intelligence. He discusses how AI technologies like GPT-3 are revolutionizing creativity while raising ethical concerns, from plagiarism to job displacement. Johnson also explores AI's role in transforming drug discovery and emphasizes the need for responsible use and regulation. Buckle up for a captivating journey through the paradoxes of AI and its profound implications for our future.
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AI's Importance
- AI's rapid advancements may be the 2020s' most important development.
- This is because they mimic human language, creativity, and thought, impacting work, morality, and economics.
GPT-3 Explained
- GPT-3 is a large language model, a subset of AI using neural nets and deep learning.
- It's trained on a massive text corpus, learning connections between words to continue human-authored text.
GPT-3's Writing Abilities
- Steven Johnson prompted GPT-3 with a few lines about early neural networks.
- GPT-3 generated a multi-paragraph history of neural nets, resembling a Wikipedia entry, showcasing original writing.
