Plain English with Derek Thompson How ChatGPT Can Change the Future of Jobs—Starting With Your Own
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Nov 14, 2023 
Kevin Roose, a tech columnist for The New York Times and host of 'Hard Fork,' shares insights on the practical applications of generative AI in everyday jobs. He discusses how AI is reshaping roles in journalism and software development, enhancing productivity while raising ethical questions. Roose highlights the balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining human creativity, emphasizing their impact in medicine and creative industries. With a focus on navigating the AI revolution, he explores both the challenges and opportunities this technology presents.
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Roose's AI Usage
- Kevin Roose uses AI tools for various journalistic tasks, like brainstorming podcast questions and researching topics.
- He even used it to recall a specific sci-fi story about AI wearables.
Fact-Checking AI
- Fact-check information from AI chatbots, especially for journalism.
- AI models are prone to hallucinations and inaccuracies.
ChatGPT Speeches
- Derek Thompson dislikes speeches starting with "I asked ChatGPT to write this."
- He finds it unoriginal and a sign of over-reliance on AI.