

Ask Us Anything 2024
42 snips Dec 19, 2024
The hosts tackle burning questions about the rapid changes in AI and social media in 2024. They explore groundbreaking research in interspecies communication and the ethical implications of tech on whale culture. Insights into AI challenges in low-resource languages and the struggles for ethical practices in engineering are discussed. Strategies for communicating AI risks and engaging the public are highlighted. Ultimately, the conversation centers on making collective moral choices for a humane technological future.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Job Opportunity at CHT
- Apply for the Director of Philanthropy position at CHT.
- Help shape AI's rollout and contribute to public awareness, policy, and design interventions.
Whale Experiment
- Researchers played back a whale's call, possibly its name and "hello," causing it to react excitedly.
- This highlights the potential for accidental disruption of animal cultures.
Challenges for Low-Resource Languages
- AI struggles with uncommon languages, creating a dilemma.
- Poor AI modeling leads to flawed decisions, while good modeling risks cultural dilution from dominant languages.