The TED AI Show
Is AI just all hype? w/ Gary Marcus
Jul 9, 2024
AI skeptic Gary Marcus discusses the dangers of being distracted by generative AI hype, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful approach to AI development. The podcast explores discrepancies between AI capabilities and limitations, risks associated with AI progress, and challenges in industries like medicine and robotics.
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- Gary Marcus warns that believing in the hype of generative AI models might distract us from the AI future we want.
- Discussions around regulation, ethics, and responsible deployment are growing more urgent as AI development progresses.
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