Paul Smith

In this discussion, Paul Smith, Technology Editor at The Australian Financial Review, sheds light on the future of AI and its potential to reshape society. He contrasts the prospects of a utopian four-day work week with fears of widespread job displacement. The conversation dives into Australia's lag in AI regulation and the need for proactive measures. Smith also tackles the alarming possibilities of artificial general intelligence, posing the question: will we thrive or face a dystopian reality?

James Thomson, a Chanticleer columnist known for his insights on investment trends, joins Paul Smith, the Technology editor at the Australian Financial Review, to discuss the booming AI investment landscape in Australia. They explore the sustainability of current AI valuations and whether we're witnessing a new economic bubble. The duo analyzes the significance of Nvidia's performance, the monetization challenges faced by AI companies, and how Australia could become a leading data center hub. They caution about the potential economic fallout if this AI bubble were to burst.

In this discussion, Paul Smith, Technology editor at The Australian Financial Review, interviews Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, known for leading innovations like ChatGPT. They delve into the dramatic events of Altman’s firing and quick rehiring, exploring the broader implications for the AI landscape. Altman shares insights on what would prompt him to pull the plug on AI projects and discusses the potential risk of AI to white-collar jobs. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations of AI development and the necessity for distributed control in the tech industry.