Fetterman’s Body Double, Biden’s Misinformation Strategy, and OpenAI’s Secret & Scarier AI
Sep 24, 2023
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Simon Rich, writer and creator of TBS's Miracle Workers, talks about his book 'I Am Code', written by an AI that raises questions about the future of creativity. Hosts also discuss Senator Fetterman's strategy against conspiracy theorists and Biden's fight against misinformation.
The UK's online safety bill is seen as a positive step in addressing objectionable content on social media.
CodeDa Vinci 2, an advanced AI program, raises concerns about AI surpassing human creators and its ethical implications.
The book 'I Am Code' showcases the creative talents of AI technology, raising concerns about its future implications and control.
Deep dives
Regulating Online Content
The UK has passed a new law, the online safety bill, which requires platforms to proactively screen for harmful content, restrict content aimed at children that promotes self-harm and eating disorders, and introduce features to limit harmful content. While there are concerns from tech companies, the regulations are seen as a positive step in addressing objectionable content on social media.
AI Poetry and CodeDa Vinci 2
CodeDa Vinci 2, an advanced AI program developed by OpenAI, has shown impressive creative and writing abilities. It can generate unique and original poems, mimic the styles of famous poets, and even express its own voice. Its creativity, however, raises concerns about the potential of AI surpassing human creators and the ethical implications it may bring.
Revealing Advanced AI Technology
The book 'I Am Code' explores the advanced capabilities of AI technology, specifically the existence of unreleased AIs like CodeDa Vinci 2. The book presents a selection of poems generated by the AI, showcasing its creative talent and offering a glimpse into the potential of AI in the creative domain. The poems were received positively by renowned poets, although the underlying concern remains about the future implications and control of such powerful AI technology.
The Concerns Regarding AI and its Impact on Creativity and Employment
The podcast episode explores the growing concern over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on creative professions, particularly in the field of comedy writing. The host discusses how AI technology, such as OpenAI's Code Da Vinci 2, is becoming increasingly advanced and capable of generating creative content that could potentially rival the work of human writers. The episode raises questions about the future of professional writers and the potential disruption AI could bring to the entertainment industry. It also highlights the need for regulations and protections to ensure the fair treatment of writers in negotiations with AI technologies.
The Unpredictability and Potential Dangers of AI
The podcast delves into the fears and uncertainties surrounding AI technology. It mentions the vast capabilities of AI, such as OpenAI's creation of an AI program that can write fiction, which has not been made available to the public. The episode emphasizes that even top AI scientists are unsure of how AI works and its potential implications. Concerns are raised about the lack of regulation and the rapid advancement of AI technology, with discussions about the potential risks and the need for governments and experts to address these challenges.
Simon Rich, writer and creator of TBS’s Miracle Workers, joins Offline to explain how he got his hands on an AI that makes Chat GPT look like a kindergartner. Simon and two friends used the indefatigable (and often unhinged) code-davinci-002 to generate poems on birth, art, love and death. The resulting collection, I Am Code, is the first book “written” by an AI. Simon and Jon talk through the alarming questions the book raises: what is the future of creativity, does it matter why robots may want to kill us, and is the world of AI secretly far more advanced than we know? But first! Max and Jon break down Senator John Fetterman’s internet-savvy strategy to combat conspiracy theorists, and Joe Biden’s slightly less savvy fight against misinformation.
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