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The Sunday Show
AI: Past, Present, and Future with Chris Stokel-Walker
May 19, 2024
Tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker discusses AI, from its history to future implications. Topics include the rise of transformer models, AI disinformation, copyright dilemmas in AI training, and navigating tech regulation. Insightful and engaging conversation on the impact of AI on society.
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- Evolution of AI eras defined by liminal moments like AI winters, emphasizing historical influences on AI advancement.
- Generative AI technology, especially transformer models, shapes contemporary AI future with transformative impact and technological confluence.
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The Evolution of AI Eras
The podcast delves into the evolution of AI eras, discussing how key liminal moments have defined the advancement of AI. It highlights the concept of events or technological changes that propel AI forward or backward, citing examples like the successive AI winters. The conversation starts with an intriguing backstory involving a Chicago laborer builder caught in a media storm due to AI-generated images of the Pope. This human-focused approach sets the tone for exploring the history of AI through both ideas and personalities.
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