The Sunday Show AI and Epistemic Risk: A Coming Crisis?
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Jun 10, 2024 Elise Silva and John Wihbey discuss AI's impact on democracy, including the rise of AI-powered search engines and epistemic risks. They explore bias in AI models, challenges in representation, and the future role of AI agents in society. The podcast highlights concerns over information quality, ethical considerations, and the implications of AI on public knowledge and journalism.
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Epistemic Risk of AI
- AI integration in information platforms poses epistemic risks to democracy.
- These risks concern how AI influences information consumption and beliefs.
AI in Search Engines
- Generative AI and LLMs will likely be integrated into search engines.
- This raises questions on information access and its impact on democracy.
User Concerns and Search Practices
- Public concerns about AI-powered search focus on information quality and online commerce.
- However, changes in user search practices and critical thinking abilities require investigation.