On with Kara Swisher Why Fei-Fei Li is Still Hopeful About AI (… and Elon)
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Oct 16, 2023 
Fei-Fei Li, a pioneering AI researcher and Stanford professor, shares her hopes and concerns about the future of artificial intelligence. She discusses the immediate risks of AI, including disinformation and job displacement, while advocating for humane development practices. The conversation also dives into the need for increased diversity in tech, public sector investment, and the challenges faced by independent creators. Li emphasizes the importance of a human-centered approach to ensure AI benefits society as a whole.
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AI Inflection Point
- The current moment in AI feels like an inflection point due to converging public, policy, and technological awakenings.
- This is driven by the realization that AI has passed the Turing test, demonstrating human-like conversation abilities.
Human-Centered AI
- Despite its name, artificial intelligence is created by humans to affect humans.
- Its development must be guided by human concerns due to its potential impact.
AI Sentience
- Current AI models are not sentient; they lack awareness and intention.
- They predict patterns from large datasets, showcasing the power of big data in AI.
