Augmented

Augmented focuses on the implications of AI in society, emphasizing its potential to enhance human capability while acknowledging its limitations and ethical considerations. It delves into the impact of AI on jobs, education, coding, creativity, and literature, advocating for a balanced approach to AI integration.

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High school students ask the toughest AI questions

39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Ethics Privacy Future
  1. High school students are asking advanced and insightful questions about AI, reflecting a level of inquisitiveness often missing in the AI industry.
  2. Math classes should adapt to integrate AI education, embracing generative AI tools as valuable teaching resources rather than banning them.
  3. Concerns about privacy, security, and the ethical implications of AI's advancement, including potential misalignment and misinformation, highlight the need for careful regulation and transparency.

Solves maths Olympiad problems, doesn’t grasp place value: What kind of intelligence is GPT-4?

39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Education Assessment Intelligence Language Models
  1. GPT-4 can solve complex problems but struggles with basic math concepts.
  2. Large language models like GPT-4 excel in certain areas but show limitations in understanding.
  3. The standards used to measure intelligence need to be reevaluated based on the capabilities of AI like GPT-4.
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The dangers of autocomplete

1 HN point • 10 Feb 23
  1. Autocomplete tools can hinder deep thinking and creativity by completing our thoughts for us
  2. Struggle and discomfort are essential for creative expression and learning
  3. Using writing coaches that prompt reflection is more beneficial than relying on autocomplete tools for writing