Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

Weekly Update | AI Is Alive?! | Big Tech Office Elimination | Deepfake Tragedy | AI Gene Therapy

03 May 2024

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Hey there! Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. I continue to be surprised by just how much comes up over the course of seven days and this week is no exception. Thanks to the community for your active engagement and participation in these episodes. It's one of my favorite things. And, if this if your first time listening and you have a question or topic you'd like me to cover, send it on over. With that, here's what's up this week. The End is Near? - I'll admit it's creepy when a humanoid robot responds to your question with "be careful what you wish for" and "that will keep you up at night." However, it may be far less surprising of a response than the headlines want you to believe when you really break it down. That said, there are some underlying concerns we shouldn't ignore. Bye-Bye Offices! - That office real estate with an ocean view feels a lot less luxurious when you can't seem to get anybody to show up to it. Unfortunately, while this reality has big tech companies re-evaluating where they build their offices, it's still not getting through that maybe the office itself is the problem. I Didn't Do It! - There's nothing worse than being accused of something terrible that you didn't do. It's even worse when someone tries to prove it with fabricated evidence. While a thing of popular crime media, I think we're going to see a lot more of it as AI deepfakes make it easier and easier to create compelling "evidence" for things that never happened, and the tragedy with the Baltimore principal is just one tragic example. AI Gene Therapy - Why stop at AI fabricating media when it can play a leading role in fabricating your DNA sequences? What could possibly go wrong? In all seriousness, while it's actually a perfect AI use-case for improving health outcomes, there are some legitimate concerns we all should be taking into consideration when it comes to AI + Health advancements. Show Notes: This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the latest happenings at the intersection of technology, business, and human experience. Christopher discusses the misconceptions and hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly focusing on notable incidents involving humanoid robots and AI bots on social media, and the misunderstandings about AI's capabilities and potential sentience. Additionally, the dialogue touches on the role of big tech companies in the evolution of office spaces in response to economic pressures and changing work cultures. Another significant topic covered is the ethical, social, and technological implications of deepfake technology, illustrated through a real-life example where deepfake audio caused significant harm, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness and skepticism in the digital age. Lastly, the discussion moves to the potential and challenges of combining AI with gene therapy, stressing the need for careful consideration of unintended consequences, the risk of overconfidence, and the socio-economic divides that such advancements might exacerbate. Overall, it is a call for mindful progress in technology, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, ethical considerations, and the impact of technological advancements on society. 00:00 - Introduction 02:05 - Exploring the Hype and Reality of AI Capabilities 04:29 - The Misconceptions and Realities of Generative AI 12:42 - Big Tech's Office Space Strategy and the Future of Work 19:59 - The Dangers of Deepfake Technology and Misinformation 28:50 - AI and Gene Therapy: Innovations and Ethical Considerations 40:29 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement #ai #deepfake #genetherapy #remotework #generativeai

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Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

Weekly Update | AI Is Alive?! | Big Tech Office Elimination | Deepfake Tragedy | AI Gene Therapy

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