Freakonomics Radio 556. A.I. Is Changing Everything. Does That Include You?
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Sep 7, 2023 
In this thought-provoking discussion, Adam Davidson, a founder of NPR's Planet Money, leads a team of experts through the transformative world of AI. Anna Bernstein, a prompt engineer at Copy AI, explains how precise language enhances AI interactions. Dario Amadei, CEO of Anthropic, discusses the balance between AI's potential and ethical considerations. Together, they explore AI's impact on entrepreneurship and the essential role of prompt engineers in bridging user input and AI output, all while navigating the risks and rewards of this rapidly evolving technology.
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Prompt Engineering
- Prompt engineering is a new job focused on crafting effective prompts for AI models.
- This role acts as a linguistic intermediary between user input and AI output.
LLMs: Knowledge vs. Wisdom
- Large language models (LLMs) predict words based on massive datasets and complex calculations.
- They use trillions of data points, giving them extensive knowledge but limited wisdom.
GPT-3's Humble Beginnings
- Dario Amadei, CEO of Anthropic, reveals that initially, only three people worked on GPT-3.
- He emphasizes their focus on scaling AI systems while prioritizing safety and controllability.