Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast Ep 511: The Mad Dash To Cash in On AI. Is AI overhyped AND underhyped?
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Apr 24, 2025 
Gary Rivlin, a Chicago-based writer and author of AI Valley, dives into the fascinating yet chaotic world of AI. He argues that AI is both overhyped and underestimated, urging listeners to look beyond the fluff. Rivlin draws parallels to the dot-com frenzy, revealing how the smartest innovators leverage AI to enhance human creativity. He discusses the transformational impact of generative AI, the surge in venture capital investments, and the necessity for businesses to adapt rapidly to this evolving landscape.
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Reid Hoffman's Email Sparks Interest
- Gary Rivlin received an unexpected email from Reid Hoffman about an AI startup, sparking his return to covering AI feverishly.
- This email marked a turning point that revived his interest akin to the dot-com boom days.
AI's Historical Context and Shift
- AI's long journey includes decades of over-optimism and a shift from rules-based to neural networks.
- The internet's rise in the '90s enabled digital data crucial for today's AI breakthroughs.
AI as a Human-Centered Tool
- AI's present form best serves as a tool that amplifies human creativity, not replaces it.
- Microsoft calling its chatbot 'Copilot' perfectly captures AI as a helper, not an autonomous creator.
