Intelligent Machines (Audio) IM 814: Chesterton's Fence - Cory Doctorow, Fake Meta Benchmakrs, AI Therapy
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Apr 10, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Cory Doctorow, a science fiction author and activist known for his strong advocacy for the right to repair, dives into the evolving role of AI in various fields. He discusses how AI is transforming radiology without replacing it and raises ethical concerns about AI in legal situations, including some amusing courtroom antics. Doctorow also examines the implications of AI therapy, especially regarding privacy and trust, while critiquing tech companies for manipulating AI benchmarks and hiring practices. A thought-provoking blend of humor and insight!
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Picks and Shovels
- Cory Doctorow's novel Picks and Shovels features Marty Hench's origin story.
- Hench navigates the 1980s PC boom and a pyramid scheme involving DRM-locked PCs.
AI Art Skepticism
- Cory Doctorow expresses skepticism towards AI, particularly AI art.
- He argues AI art lacks the communicative depth of human-created art.
AI Art Theory
- Doctorow's theory posits that AI art lacks the "numinous" feeling of human art.
- He believes AI's communicative intent is limited by the prompt's information.
