Making Sense of AI

Jack Forester

"Making Sense of AI" is one father's attempt to try and understand, and make sense of, our technological future. AI is infiltrating every facet of life and keeping up with the pace of technology is an undertaking most parents don't have time for. This podcast will hopefully give you the news you need to know, in a way you can understand it, to help you and your family wade through our AI future.

  1. 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Predictions. Also, Drones, Agents, and Mass Surveillance.

    30.12.2024

    2024 Year in Review and 2025 Predictions. Also, Drones, Agents, and Mass Surveillance.

    This episode we look back on AI stories from 2024 and look forward to 2025.

    48 דק׳
  2. AI Agents, Social Unrest Due to AI, and Elon Promotes The Two Year Severance

    14.11.2024

    AI Agents, Social Unrest Due to AI, and Elon Promotes The Two Year Severance

    This week we talk about AI Agents and how they'll help you be more efficient at work, for a time.  We also discuss the hard reality of mass unemployment with no prospects of employment and the potential unrest that could come from it.  Also, Elon promotes a two year severance for federal workers to retrain.  Lastly, we discuss the dark side of AI companions.    Microsoft Announces AI Agents Article on Programming Jobs Drying Up 25% of Code Produced at Google is by AI AI Companion Suicide

    29 דק׳
  3. AI Goes Nuclear, Port Workers Strike Over Automation, and Should We Be Concerned About OpenAI?

    03.10.2024

    AI Goes Nuclear, Port Workers Strike Over Automation, and Should We Be Concerned About OpenAI?

    This week we discuss the port worker strike over automation.  AI and Data Centers are reviving the nuclear industry.  Lastly, should we have concerns over what's going on at OpenAI?  NYT Article on Port Worker Strike Every Blog Explanation on o1 from OpenAI Futurism Article on o1 Initiating Conversations NYT Article on Reopening of Three Mile Island BlackRock and Microsoft Form Coalition for Energy and Data Centers Atlantic Article on Microsoft's Hypocrisy Verge Article on Hollywood Supporting AI Safety Bill Wall Street Journal on OpenAI Hemorrhaging Leadership Reuters Article on OpenAI's Restructuring Sam Altman's Blog

    31 דק׳
  4. China's AI Paradox, OpenAI and Project Strawberry, and Oprah Brings AI to Primetime

    12.09.2024

    China's AI Paradox, OpenAI and Project Strawberry, and Oprah Brings AI to Primetime

    This week we discuss China's struggling economy and how the very investments China is making in AI and technology threaten to put more folks out of work, leading to civil unrest.  Also, should we believe the hype around OpenAI's next big release, Project Strawberry?  Maybe.  Lastly, Oprah brings AI to primetime TV.   NYTs Article on China's Struggling Economy Reuter's Podcast on China's Economy Reuters Article on OpenAI's Project Strawberry

    31 דק׳
  5. AI Agents, Kids and Screens, and Has AI Hit a Wall?

    16.08.2024

    AI Agents, Kids and Screens, and Has AI Hit a Wall?

    This week we review the temperature around AI.  Has AI development stalled or is the next big leap right around the corner?  Also, AI Agents are coming by the billions and may be the tool AI gives us that changes work and life.  And, we look at the correlation between screen time and the behavior of children.    UBI Study CBS Piece on Kids and Screens From ABC: 12 Year Old Murders 8 Year Old Over Iphone NYT Article on Algorithms Used in Domestic Violence Cases by Adam Satariano and Roser Toll Pifarre The Atlantic - We Need to Control AI Agents Now by Jonathan Zittrain

    35 דק׳
  6. A Social Media Horror Story, Ray Kurzweil's Tech Future, and a Surgeon General's Warning on Social Media

    11.07.2024

    A Social Media Horror Story, Ray Kurzweil's Tech Future, and a Surgeon General's Warning on Social Media

    This week we dicuss some terrible parenting decisions in the name of influencer stardom.  Also, our Surgeon General thinks social media needs a warning label.   Also, Ray Kurzweil has a new book and he's as fascinating to listen to as he is confusing to listen to.  Lastly, is your phone tracking your driving?  It may be and it may be costing your more in your insurance rates.  NPR Article on Memorializing Loved Ones by Mary Louise Kelly, Kathryn Fink, and Courtney Dorning BBC Article on AI Replacing Copywriters by Thomas Germain Wall Street Journal Article on Mom and Daughter Influencer by Katherine Blunt NYT Oped from Surgeon General by Dr. Vivek Murthy Slate Podcast - Is Your Phone Tracking Your Driving

    35 דק׳
  7. Apple's Big AI Reveal, Microsoft Recalls Recall, and the Rise of the AI Executive

    12.06.2024

    Apple's Big AI Reveal, Microsoft Recalls Recall, and the Rise of the AI Executive

    This week we discuss Apple's layering of AI across their products.  How safe is the data on your Iphone?  Also, Microsoft recalls Recall.  Yes, you read that right.  We also discuss the growing concerns over the sacrificing of AI safety in the name of being first to AGI.  Lastly, have you eaten your rocks today? Please send any comments or questions to aiandyourjob@gmail.com.  New York Times Article on Apple Intelligence by Tripp Mickle Wired Article on Microsoft's Recall of Recall by Andy Greenberg New York Times Article on AI and Health Advice by Tayla Minsberg New York Times Article on AI Replacing Executives by David Streitfeld Palladium Article - My Last Five Years of Work by Avital Balwit New York Times Article on OpenAI Insiders Warn of Reckless Behavior by Kevin Roose Futurism.com Article on Deceptive AI by Noor Al-Sibai Your Undivided Attention Podcast - Interview with Former OpenAI Engineer Funny and Frightening AI Video

    38 דק׳
  8. An Alarming Prediction on Jobs, OpenAI's Safety Faceplant, GPT4o, and GPT5 is On the Way

    29.05.2024

    An Alarming Prediction on Jobs, OpenAI's Safety Faceplant, GPT4o, and GPT5 is On the Way

    This week we discuss the major reveals from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft.  The race for AI assistants and agents is on.  We also discuss the second global AI safety summit in Seoul, South Korea.   Also, we discuss some very sobering takes on the future of work. Could 50% of all jobs to be replaced by AI by 2027?  One AI Leader thinks it will happen.   Kai Fu Lee Interview

    51 דק׳
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"Making Sense of AI" is one father's attempt to try and understand, and make sense of, our technological future. AI is infiltrating every facet of life and keeping up with the pace of technology is an undertaking most parents don't have time for. This podcast will hopefully give you the news you need to know, in a way you can understand it, to help you and your family wade through our AI future.

מידע

  • יוצרים
    Jack Forester
  • שנות פעילות
    2023 - 2024
  • פרקים
    32
  • סיווג
    תוכן בוטה
  • זכויות יוצרים
    © 2023
  • אתר התכנית
    Making Sense of AI