AI 2.0 RESET: How To Outsmart 99% Of People While Others Lose Jobs | James Altucher

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Feb 28, 2025

James Altucher, an entrepreneur and author of "Choose Yourself," dives into the transformative potential of AI. He discusses the evolution of AI, from early systems to quantum computing, and the job sectors most vulnerable to automation. Altucher emphasizes the importance of human creativity and the skills we need to unlearn to thrive alongside AI. He also shares insights from his chess journey, illustrating the balance between risk and opportunity in AI entrepreneurship, encouraging a positive view of AI as a valuable ally rather than a threat.

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James' Early AI Work

James Altucher's AI journey began in 1988 with computer chess programs, aided by a National Science Foundation fellowship.
His early work involved exploring how computers could play chess, a problem considered by AI pioneers to be a test of human-like thinking.

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Deep Blue and Beyond

James contributed to Deep Blue, the IBM computer that defeated Garry Kasparov in 1997.
He also worked on animation software that created characters with emotions and explored automated theorem proving.

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Early AI Limitations

Early AI, like expert systems and Eliza, relied heavily on "if-then" statements, attempting to encode human knowledge.
This approach, while initially intriguing, proved insufficient for true artificial intelligence.

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