Economist Arnold Kling dives into the implications of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, debating free speech's nuances and the monetization challenges of social media. He critically assesses the FTX collapse, comparing Sam Bankman-Fried to Jeff Bezos and discussing the risks of venture capitalism. Kling also explores ChatGPT's potential and limitations in AI, sharing personal anecdotes about its inaccuracies while raising ethical concerns about AI-generated content. Join him for a thought-provoking discussion on technology and economics!
Economist and author Arnold Kling talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the recent drama in the tech world--Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, the collapse of FTX, and the appearance of ChatGPT. Underlying topics discussed include the potential for price discrimination to make social media profitable, whether you could tell Jeff Bezos from Sam Bankman-Fried early on, and the role of human beings in the world of artificial intelligence.
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