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Tech Won't Save Us

AI Hype Distracted Us From Real Problems w/ Timnit Gebru

Jan 18, 2024
01:01:26
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Timnit Gebru, founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute, discusses AI hype, the influence of tech companies on regulation, and tech's connection to Israel's military campaign in Gaza. They cover topics such as discriminatory AI systems, labor exploitation, OpenAI drama, and the involvement of tech companies in military contracts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Addressing labor exploitation is crucial for creating a more ethical and sustainable AI industry.
  • The ideologies of AI industry leaders serve to legitimize their accumulation of wealth and power.

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Labor exploitation is key in the AI industry

The main point of discussion in the podcast episode revolves around the exploitation of labor in the AI industry. Whether it's discriminatory AI systems, face recognition technology, generative AI, or AI art, the ability to exploit labor is crucial for these AI companies to succeed. The podcast emphasizes that if these companies couldn't exploit labor, their market calculations would show that their products are not viable. Therefore, it is argued that the focus should be on addressing labor exploitation in the AI industry to create a more ethical and sustainable framework.

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