If there are two letters in the English language you’ve been unable to escape over the past four years, it’s A and I.

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the buzziest tech category since the metaverse and NFTs, but unlike those, AI has managed to reach a level of market dominance that almost defies imagination—so whether you like it or not, it's in your best interest to understand how it actually works. Today's guest, Timothy B. Lee, helps you do just that.

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BIO: Timothy B. Lee is a reporter who has written about technology, economics, and public policy for more than a decade. Before he launched Understanding AI in 2023, he wrote for the Washington Post, Vox.com, and Ars Technica. He has a master’s degree in computer science from Princeton.

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