Moonshots with Peter Diamandis 2 Ex-AI CEOs Debate the Future of AI w/ Emad Mostaque & Nat Friedman | EP #98
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Apr 25, 2024 
Emad Mostaque, former CEO of Stability AI, and Nat Friedman, co-founder of Xamarin and former GitHub CEO, engage in a lively debate about the future of AI. They explore the uncertainty surrounding AI understanding and the implications for staffing, envisioning new roles as AI becomes integral to business. The conversation delves into AI’s potential to solve complex challenges and transform healthcare, highlighting the need for transparency and innovative governance in a rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for insights on AI's role in creativity and opportunity!
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AI as Tools, Not Agents
- Current AI models are like tools, not agents, operating on a call-and-response basis.
- They generate responses quickly, like a 'rap battle', without deep pondering.
AI Investment Scale
- AI investment is currently small compared to historical infrastructure projects like railways or current solar energy investments.
- AI's potential impact suggests future investment could reach similar levels, measured as points of global GDP.
Extreme AI Hype
- Nat Friedman recalls a tweet comparing lack of AI startup equity to future enslavement by machine gods.
- This highlights the extreme hype around AI compared to previous tech bubbles like the dot-com era.
