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Chris Gilliard on what AI is really for from May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024
Chris Gilliard, an expert on AI, discusses the risks of AI digital assistants, the authoritarian potential of AI systems, unintended consequences of AI technology, tech dystopia, and the impact of technology on time and culture.
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  • AI's potential for surveillance and accessing personal data raises privacy concerns.
  • Technological replacement symbolized by the Apple ad sparks discussions on societal impacts of innovation.

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The Tangent - GPS Culture

The Tangent's track 'GPS Culture' starts with a distinct quote from Genesis' 'Battle of Epping Forest.' This song is from the album 'A Place in the Queue' released in 2006. The track delves into themes of navigating through modern culture using GPS as a metaphor for finding uncharted territories and experiencing new cultural nuances.

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