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Novara FM: What’s Next for AI Now It’s Ingested the Entire Internet? w/ Marek Poliks

Nov 7, 2024
Marek Poliks, a composer, theorist, and co-host of the Disintegrator podcast, dives into the transformative effects of AI on society. He discusses how AI’s ingestion of the internet influences capitalism and its ecological implications, particularly regarding environmental biases. The conversation touches on AI in art, ownership issues for creators, and the frustrations of automated systems. Poliks also critiques the values underpinning AI development, emphasizing ethical frameworks necessary for its future.
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  • AI's rise parallels climate change in its potential to fundamentally reshape work, politics, and our relationship with technology.
  • Environmental costs of AI development necessitate a critical evaluation of its sustainability and ethical implications within capitalism.

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AI as a Transformative Force

AI is being likened to climate change in its capacity to reshape multiple aspects of human existence, such as work, politics, and our overall interaction with technology. This comparison highlights concerns over transitioning from being tool users to becoming subordinate to the tools we create. Despite skepticism surrounding current AI technologies, which many find inadequate or filled with unfulfilled promises, the rapid advancements pose significant implications for society. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need to consider how AI's evolution might redefine our roles and responsibilities in a technologically dominated world.

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