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Big Tech Little Tech

AI and the future of work, Abigail Bailey, Morphobot, and The Coming Wave

Oct 27, 2023
In this episode, Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss AI and the future of work, covering topics such as AI job creation, workplace efficiency, responsible AI, and the need for ethical guidelines. The episode also introduces Abigail Bailey and explores the capabilities of Morphobot, an AI entity. The hosts discuss incidents of AI-generated work without proper fact-checking and highlight the importance of human intuition and common sense. They give out awards and recommend the book 'The Coming Wave' for AI enthusiasts.
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Quick takeaways

  • The integration of AI teaching assistants in schools can improve efficiency and tailor education to individual students, while human teachers still play a vital role.
  • AI-driven robotics, such as the M4 Morphobot, demonstrate the advancement of AI in expanding capabilities for various industries and tasks, from shuttling injured people to exploring other planets.

Deep dives

AI Assistant Appointed at UK Boarding School

Cotsmore, a private boarding school in the United Kingdom, has appointed an AI assistant named Abigail Bailey. The school developed a customized large language model for personalized teaching assistance. This aligns with discussions on the future of education and the use of AI teaching assistants to enhance learning experiences. While human teachers still play a vital role, the integration of AI in schools can improve efficiency and tailor education to individual students.

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