Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) [SPONSORED] The Digitized Self: AI, Identity and the Human Psyche (YouAi)
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Jun 29, 2023 Dmitri Shapiro, Founder and CEO of YouAi and former tech innovator at Google and MySpace, dives into the transformative vision of digitizing our inner lives. He discusses how personalized AI assistants could enhance self-awareness and connection through the MindStudio app, raising ethical questions about privacy and identity. The conversation also explores the balance between leveraging AI for personal growth and the potential risks of losing our humanity in the process, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful technological advancement.
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Digitizing the Mind
- Digitizing things unlocks new possibilities and superpowers, just like Google Maps did for navigation.
- Digitizing the human mind could offer similar benefits by revealing hidden patterns and insights.
Paper Maps vs. Google Maps
- Dimitri Shapiro uses the example of paper maps versus Google Maps to illustrate the power of digitization.
- Google Maps offers real-time traffic, business information, and more—all because roads were digitized.
Scrolling Interface for Engagement
- The UAI app uses a scrolling feed of interactive prompts, similar to TikTok or Instagram, to gather data.
- This approach leverages the natural human tendency to scroll, making engagement more comfortable and intuitive.
