The David McWilliams Podcast Tomorrows World: Living With AI
Jun 6, 2024
Professor Eli Noam from Columbia Business School discusses the impact of AI on jobs, economy, and society. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, the importance of regulation, and the potential for AI in creative fields. The conversation highlights the need for smart policies to turn AI into a force for good.
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AI: A Broad Field
- AI is a broad field like "transportation", not a specific technology like a car.
- It involves using computers for intelligent decision-making, not just one single thing.
Chat GPT Example
- David McWilliams mentions Chat GPT as a common example of AI, including its ability to mimic writing styles.
- He notes a "scary" instance where it wrote an essay in his style.
Ancient Fears
- Fear of intelligent machines taking over is ingrained in human nature, reflected in myths like the Golem and Frankenstein.
- This fear resurfaces with AI, similar to ancestral fears of the unknown.