Air Street Press Jeremy Kahn (Fortune) on Mastering AI
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Dec 17, 2024 Jeremy Kahn, AI editor at Fortune and author of Mastering AI, delves into the evolution of artificial intelligence, highlighting Turing's influence and the ethical dilemmas of today. He addresses the risks and rewards of AI, stressing the need for human judgment amid automation concerns. The conversation also touches on the troubling militarization of AI technologies and the shifting narratives surrounding existential risks. Finally, Kahn navigates the fraught relationship between tech journalism and Silicon Valley, advocating for transparency and storytelling integrity.
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Early AI Debates
- Current AI debates were present from the very beginning of AI research.
- These debates, never resolved, now demand urgent attention.
Combating De-skilling
- Use AI as an editor, not a first-draft writer, to avoid de-skilling.
- Prioritize media literacy and critical thinking to combat intellectual laziness.
Moral Implications of AI
- Governments may use AI to avoid accountability for morally challenging decisions.
- Banning AI in certain high-stakes scenarios is crucial to preserve human values.
