AI In Action: Exploring Tomorrow's Tech Today
Season 3: Episode 11 - The Future of Human Roles
31 Mar 2025
In this episode of AI in Action, hosts Maurie and Jim Beasley discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence, including news from OpenAI and Google, Elon Musk's corporate maneuvers, and the implications of AI on human roles in various sectors. They explore the balance between technological advancement, the necessity of keeping humans involved in the process, and the future landscape of AI and its potential to replace traditional jobs. In this conversation, Jim and Maurie explore the intersection of AI, human value, and the economy. They discuss the challenges open source developers face against AI crawlers, the importance of human connection in education and healthcare, and the evolving role of teachers in an AI-driven world. They emphasize the need for humans to define their value in a society increasingly influenced by technology and the necessity of maintaining personal connections in various fields.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Action01:13 AI News Headlines and Developments07:02 Elon Musk's Corporate Moves09:47 Google's AI Innovations and Challenges14:50 The Future of AI and Human Roles15:58 The Economic Reality of Optimism16:28 Art and Community in Wimberley, Texas17:33 Open Source Developers vs. AI Crawlers18:59 The Human Element in a World of AI20:40 The Value of Teachers in the Age of AI26:36 The Importance of Human Connection in Healthcare32:17 The Future of Work and AI's Role
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