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Andrej Karpathy Tries to Rebrand AI

Jan 8, 2024

AI expert Andrej Karpathy discusses rebranding AI as IA and the importance of language in the AI conversation. The podcast also explores the integration of OpenAI's chat TPT into Volkswagen cars, Deloitte's chatbot rollout, and controversy over AI in marketing materials. It delves into the negative consequences of AI use in marketing and the geopolitics of AI, including the global AI arms race.

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The podcast suggests using the term 'intelligence amplification' to emphasize human interaction in AI and tools' enhancement of human capabilities.

Chinese companies are showing decreased interest in slower AI chips made by NVIDIA due to reduced performance gaps and concerns over potential increases in US restrictions.

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Rebranding AI Terminology

The podcast explores the ongoing debate on the terminology used for artificial intelligence (AI). The post from Simon Willison suggests that popular designators matter more than scientific precision in functionally describing AI. He also proposes distinguishing between current AI technologies and artificial general intelligence (AGI) to avoid confusion. Andrei Carpathy from OpenAI suggests calling the present technology 'intelligence amplification' (IA) to emphasize human interaction and the tools' enhancement of human capabilities.

Introduction

2min

Rebranding AI as IA and the Importance of Language in the AI Conversation

4min

Integration of OpenAI's chat TPT into Volkswagen cars, Deloitte's chatbot rollout, and AI controversy in Magic the Gathering marketing

2min

Backlash and Hypocrisy: AI Components Used in Marketing Image

4min

The Geopolitics of AI and the Global AI Arms Race

7min

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