Pivot How worried—or excited—should we be about AI? Recode Media with Peter Kafka
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May 30, 2023 
Joshua Browder, founder of Do Not Pay, shares insights on using AI for legal services, including its tumultuous journey in the courtroom. Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft, envisions a bright future with AI innovations, particularly through OpenAI investment. Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist, offers a critical viewpoint on the pitfalls of current AI development and its potential dangers. The conversation covers the ethical implications, transformative power across sectors, and the fine line between promise and peril in AI technology.
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Robot Lawyer Fiasco
- Joshua Browder created DoNotPay to automate legal appeals after getting many parking tickets.
- His attempt to use AI in court led to legal challenges and a lawsuit.
AI's Inevitable Role in Law
- Browder believes AI in court is inevitable and current resistance is futile.
- He thinks AI's ability to process vast amounts of data makes it a powerful legal tool.
AI vs. Human Intelligence
- AI is different from human intelligence; it excels at certain tasks while struggling with others.
- Comparing AI to human intelligence can be misleading due to their vastly different capabilities.
