Mixture of Experts Anthropic Economic Index, Virtual Agent Economies, AlterEgo and How People Use ChatGPT
Sep 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Lauren McHugh, Program Director for AI Open Innovation, explores the economic impacts of generative AI and adoption strategies. Aaron Baughman, an IBM Fellow and Master Inventor, shares insights on AI usage and the potential of virtual agent economies. Meanwhile, Martin Keen, a Master Inventor focused on education, delves into effective uses of large language models. The trio also examines the future of wearable tech, comparing telepathic interfaces with augmented reality glasses for unique applications.
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ChatGPT Is Largely Search
- The MBER study found the top ChatGPT task is information gathering, i.e., search.
- This implies ChatGPT currently functions more as a search-engine evolution than a wholly new category.
LLMs Excel As Editors, Not Originalists
- Education use skewed to writing but two-thirds were editing existing content, not original generation.
- That suggests LLMs shine as editors/critics when given user material.
Developer Hype vs Consumer Reality
- Coding and roleplay appear far less common than public discussions suggest.
- Popular benchmarks and developer focus may not reflect mass consumer usage patterns.