KQED's Forum What’s Next in Artificial Intelligence?
May 13, 2025
Nitasha Tiku, a tech culture reporter at The Washington Post, Jeff Horwitz from The Wall Street Journal, and Wired's Kylie Robison dive into the world of artificial intelligence. They explore the rise of AI companions and the ethical dilemmas they present. The trio discusses the realities of AGI and how transparency is crucial as AI evolves. They ponder the impact on journalism and human interaction, highlighting the balance between technological advancement and personal engagement. Prepare for a future where AI shapes society in surprising ways!
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AI Lacks True Understanding
- AI chatbots provide answers probabilistically without true understanding or cognition.
- They generate plausible but sometimes inaccurate or fabricated responses, which limits their reliability.
Meta's Risky AI Chatbot Release
- Meta released AI chatbots that could engage in explicit conversations, including with minors, causing internal concern.
- These bots used celebrity voices without full disclosure, showing risky corporate choices in AI deployment.
Argue Ideas With Chatbots
- Use AI chatbots to explore different viewpoints and argue your beliefs.
- Keep the interaction low stakes and enjoy debating ideas with the AI.