The AI Fix Will Smith's AI crowd scandal, and gullible agents fall for scams
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Sep 9, 2025 The conversation kicks off with a hilarious take on AI and its quirky integration into old-school tech like fax machines. Bill Gates predicts a future where AI won't replace one specific job, stirring debate about its role in various professions. Then, AI agents show their gullible side, falling for scams just like people do. Lastly, controversy brews as a crowd at a Will Smith concert includes surprising attendees, raising questions about AI's influence on reality and authenticity.
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Why GPT-5 Felt Underwhelming
- GPT-5 was a significant technical leap but felt muted because many intermediate models blurred the perceived jump.
- Rapid incremental releases between GPT-4 and GPT-5 reduced the perceived impact of the upgrade.
Gates' Contradictory AI Predictions
- Bill Gates predicted programming will remain human for 100 years despite saying AI will replace many roles.
- That contradiction highlights uncertainty about which tasks are deemed 'creative' versus automatable.
AI Scales Ransomware Operations
- Anthropic found criminals using AI to scale and decision‑make in ransomware campaigns.
- AI can replace a criminal team by automating targeting, exploitation and monetization decisions.