Future History

Future History explores the intersections of AI, technology, and societal progress, emphasizing the importance of open source innovation and addressing potential legal and ethical issues. It promotes a balanced view of AI's impact on the future, urging action against restrictive policies while acknowledging the potential for human collaboration with AI.

AI Predictions and Trends Human-AI Collaboration Open Source Advocacy AI and Society Ethical and Legal Issues in AI Technological Optimism and Challenges

The hottest Substack posts of Future History

And their main takeaways

Open Weights, Open Society, Open Future

80 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24

🕹 Technology AI Open Source Innovation Regulation Democracy

Protect open source and open weights AI at all levels of society to avoid damaging the future economy
The historical impact of restrictions on open sharing of ideas and software can have detrimental effects on economic value and innovation
Opposition to open source AI is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of the benefits of open societies, economies, and the positive impact of open source software

Nine Big Predictions for AI in 2024

270 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Models Legislation Ethics Applications

Major proprietary AI models like GPT 4 may get hacked, leading to security concerns.
Open weights models could surpass GPT-4, showcasing the power of open source AI.
New techniques will be needed to see significant improvements in AI models beyond GPT-5.

Anti-Open Source AI Agitators are Uniquely Dangerous and They Must Be Stopped

140 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🕹 Technology AI Open Source Regulation Ethics Innovation

Open source AI is crucial for innovation and must be protected from anti-open source agitators.
Anti-AI pressure groups often lack understanding of how open societies work and the benefits of open source software.
Criticism of AI should focus on intelligent regulation rather than restricting innovation and advancements in technology.

It's Time to Fight for Open Source Again

150 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23

🕹 Technology Open Source AI Software Development Policy Innovation

Open source AI is being threatened by proposals to restrict its availability.
Open source software is crucial, running 90% of the world's programs.
Push back against restrictive policies to ensure open source remains a driving force for innovation and accessibility.

Agents, Agents, Everywhere, All At Once

200 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23

🕹 Technology AI Software Development Models Applications

AI Agents are revolutionizing industries by performing complex tasks that were once sci-fi.
The key to successful AI-driven applications is a combination of LLMs, task-specific models, and external knowledge repositories.
Embrace imperfection in AI systems and focus on building practical, problem-solving applications.

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Effectively Altruistic Techno Panic, Why Witches Cause Storms and How Not to Make Shitty AI Legislation

100 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23

🕹 Technology AI Regulation Ethics

Focus on real-world AI problems that exist now or in the near future.
Address AI dangers like autonomous killing machines and mass surveillance, not just civilian AI uses.
Implement clear, minimal legislation that is effective and enforces existing laws rather than creating new ones.

The Gamers, the Breakers and the Legal Moat Makers of AI

130 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23

🕹 Technology AI Regulation Open Source Big Tech Society

AI doomsday scenarios are overhyped and unrealistic, fueled by fear-mongering for profit.
Open source AI is crucial for innovation and accessibility, standing against attempts to monopolize AI development.
Beware of those seeking to control AI through regulations, aiming to create monopolies and stifle competition.

We Are the One Percent

220 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Nutrition Disease Prevention Public Health

We are part of the luckiest 1% of 1% to ever live.
Life today is the most amazing time to be alive in history.
Progress is real, we must see problems clearly and fix them for a better future.

The Singularity is Not Near and Neither is the End

250 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23

🕹 Technology AI Progress Automation Innovation Intelligence

There is no industry on Earth that won't benefit from more intelligence
Automation doesn't happen overnight
Companies that favor AI helping people will succeed over those replacing people

AI, Art, Blurred Lines and the Looming Nightmare of Copyright Expansion

220 implied HN points • 09 May 23

🕹 Technology AI Art Copyright Innovation Economics

AI is a mirror for our hopes and dreams, not necessarily a doomsday machine.
AI won't replace all jobs, but will change how we work.
Expanding copyright due to AI fears can create a disastrous legal situation for all creators.

The Wide and Wondrous World of Centaurs and Agents

170 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23

🕹 Technology AI Automation Software Applications Machine Learning

Centaurs and Agents are a new type of software that blend human input with autonomous decision-making capabilities.
Individuals benefit more from Centaurs than companies due to easier adoption and productivity gains.
Small, specialized AI applications will be in high demand, bridging the gap between different software systems and reducing tedious tasks.

Embracing the Bitter Lesson

170 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Computing Generalization Algorithms

Leverage computation for effective AI – supercomputers are vital.
General methods outperform specialized knowledge over time in AI development.
Human ingenuity and values are still crucial in machine learning, alongside generalized algorithms.

Missteps on the Path of the Hero's Journey

120 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Self-awareness Life lessons Inner growth

Pay attention to the signposts along your path and follow the rightness in your decisions.
Understand the consequences of your desires and be willing to pay the price for what you want in life.
Self-awareness is valuable, but self-action is crucial - don't be afraid to take positive steps when things go wrong.

Rise of the AI Doomsday Cult

3 HN points • 19 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Ethics Innovation Evolution Intelligence

Humans have always been obsessed with the end of the world and scary visions, but it's more about great literature and movies than reality.
Focusing on potential apocalyptic scenarios can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing unnecessary fear and anxiety.
Technology, like AI, should be approached with a balance of caution and optimism, solving problems as they arise and trusting in human adaptability and collaboration.