Parmy Olson

In this engaging discussion, Parmy Olson, a tech journalist and author of 'Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World,' dives into the complexities of AI's influence on society. She explores the concentration of power in tech and the need for regulatory oversight. Olson highlights the balancing act of fostering innovation while ensuring safety through new regulations. Additionally, she examines AI's transformative potential in journalism and education, emphasizing the ethical considerations that must accompany its advancement.

Parmy Olson, a Bloomberg Technology columnist and author of 'Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World,' joins the conversation. She discusses OpenAI’s new reasoning model, o1, and its unique features. Parmy highlights the struggle businesses face in applying this technology and investor anxieties regarding AI. They also ponder whether anyone would pay a staggering $2,000 monthly for ChatGPT and the intriguing prospect of AI avatars as news anchors, transforming the landscape of journalism.

Super recognizer Yenny Seo and other experts discuss the use of facial technology in identifying, influencing, and mimicking us. They explore ethical concerns, biases in technology, luxury services in casinos, and integrating facial expressions into technology for improved human-computer interactions.

Artificial intelligence, or “AI” – the foundation of decades of science fiction and movies – has gone mainstream. It’s here. ChatGPT, a chatbot launched in late 2022, is a free, ask-me-anything tool that can write seemingly perfect essays and accurately answer most questions users throw at it. Its AI is built atop a vast reservoir of digital information and languages. Sydney, a glitchy and trippy Microsoft chatbot, recently told a New York Times reporter that it loved him, wanted to be alive and harbored destructive impulses. It's cool. It’s disturbing. It’s empowering. It’s vaguely threatening. It challenges us to wonder whether we’ll stay in control of the bots or whether they’ll control us.  For this episode, Tim spoke with both Parmy Olson, a Bloomberg Opinion technology columnist who is an AI guru, and Tyler Cowen, a genius economist and Bloomberg columnist, to help sort through all of this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think our faces are our own. But technology can use them to identify, influence and mimic us. This week, TED speakers explore the promise and peril of turning the human face into a digital tool. Guests include super recognizer Yenny Seo, Bloomberg columnist Parmy Olson, visual researcher Mike Seymour and investigative journalist Alison Killing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Parmy Olson, a Bloomberg technology columnist and author of "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World," dives into the intense competition in AI between Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. She discusses the need for governance in AI to prevent corporate overreach. Parmy reveals the obstacles investigative journalists face with secretive entities like DeepMind, contrasting it with OpenAI's transparency. The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges within AI development and the implications of advancements like self-driving cars for democracy.

Parmy Olson, a technology opinion columnist at Bloomberg, dives into the Paris AI Action Summit, discussing the fierce global competition in artificial intelligence. Karishma Vaswani, another Bloomberg Opinion columnist, analyzes the ramifications of Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China, shedding light on the potential economic fallout from tariff policies. Both guests highlight the challenges and opportunities posed by these crucial global issues, underscoring the interplay between innovation, regulation, and international relations.

Parmy Olson, a technology regulation columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and author of "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World," dives into the fierce competition for AI dominance. She shares insights on the personal journeys of industry leaders like Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. Olson discusses the complex balance between innovation and ethical implications, the challenges of corporate power, and the evolving landscape of AI regulation. The conversation highlights the urgent questions surrounding the future of artificial general intelligence.

Join Parmy Olson, Bloomberg's tech opinion columnist, as she explores the buzz around the AI Action Summit in Paris, emphasizing the competitive global AI landscape. Meanwhile, Karishma Vaswani delves into the fallout of Donald Trump's trade war with China, discussing how tariffs could impact both economies. The conversation also addresses the evolving nature of AI governance and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks amid rapid advancements.

Parmy Olson, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and author of the award-winning book "Supremacy," discusses the fierce competition between OpenAI and Google DeepMind for AI supremacy. She shares insights on the internal dilemmas tech leaders face regarding AI ethics and regulation. Olson also highlights the societal impacts of advancements in AI, anticipates the pivotal year of 2025, and explores the emergence of artificial general intelligence, emphasizing potential shifts in corporate dynamics and regulatory landscapes in the evolving tech ecosystem.