Eskom Dims/ChatGPT Brightens Boys In Thee Hood

In this podcast episode, we discuss the ongoing energy crisis in South Africa. Loadshedding is a measure implemented by the state-owned power company, Eskom, to prevent a total blackout of the national grid. Due to a lack of maintenance and inadequate investment in new power generation, Eskom has been unable to meet the country's growing energy demand, leading to regular and prolonged power outages.

We also discuss the recent excitement and anxiety around the use of large language models and applications like ChatGPT. While these models have the potential to revolutionize industries such as customer service and content creation, there are also concerns about their impact on job displacement and privacy. Some experts believe that the responsible deployment of these models can mitigate these risks and bring significant benefits to society.

Overall, the energy crisis in South Africa highlights the importance of investing in sustainable and reliable sources of power. At the same time, the advent of large language models like ChatGPT serves as a reminder of the need for careful consideration of the ethical and societal implications of new technologies.