Pivot The Discord Leaks, San Francisco Safety, and Kate Crawford on AI
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Apr 18, 2023 This week’s guest is Kate Crawford, a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research Lab and a Professor at USC Annenberg, who delves into the societal impacts of AI. She discusses the urgent need for AI literacy and the complexities of online behavior, especially among younger generations. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent classified document leaks and the role of technology in urban safety. Crawford raises critical points on the transformative potential of AI while highlighting the necessary regulatory measures to mitigate its risks.
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Kara on the BBC
- Kara Swisher appeared on the BBC and critiqued Elon Musk's handling of Twitter.
- Scott Galloway humorously recounted watching the interview during a flight.
Musk's Twitter Crisis
- Elon Musk's actions at Twitter, like alienating advertisers, created a financial crisis, not solved one.
- He inherited a financially solvent company.
Musk's Unverified Claims
- Elon Musk claims advertisers returned, Twitter is breaking even, and the government sees DMs.
- These claims lack proof and are disputed by former Twitter executives.
