The hottest Future impact Substack posts right now

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AI is Under-Hyped.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 61 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Future impact

AI has the potential to be more impactful than previous technological advancements like the printing press and electricity.
AI will significantly impact knowledge workers' jobs within a short time frame.
Key industries like Health, Auto, Finance, and Education will be greatly affected by AI and require strong leadership to navigate the changes.

Will AI replace human journalists?

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 56 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23

🕹 Technology AI Journalism Media Ethics Future impact

AI cannot replicate the unique perspective and creativity of human journalists.
AI can be a useful tool for generating technical articles quickly but may lead to factual errors if not properly monitored.
There are concerns about AI perpetuating biases present in its training data and its impact on the future of journalism.

Pausing AI development?

Digital Epidemiology • 58 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Development Ethical Concerns Regulation Future impact Debate

The debate about pausing AI development focuses on concerns about next-gen AI surpassing current technology like GPT-4.
Separate the message from the messenger in the discussions surrounding the call for a pause in AI development.
Managing the rapid advancement of AI requires thoughtful regulation to balance progress and potential risks to society.

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Human Intelligence. So What?

Mimir's Well • 39 implied HN points • 08 May 23

🕹 Technology AI Generative AI Future impact

The practical impact of AI matters more than philosophical debates on human-like intelligence.
Generative AI is being used to improve productivity and creativity in workplaces, potentially impacting job roles.
Despite current limitations, generative AI has potential for creating high-quality work and will likely improve further in the future.

Will GPT-4 Lead to AGI or Dystopia?

Machine Economy Press • 3 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Robotics Ethics Future impact

There is skepticism around whether GPT-4 will lead to AGI.
The push towards AGI raises concerns about creating a dystopia.
Multimodal AI models like GPT-4 may have significant societal impacts.

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How to throw a dinner party in the age of AGI

rene saenz • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23

🎭️ Culture Artificial Intelligence Human Interaction Social Dynamics Future impact

Dinner parties are not just parties, but places for sharing ideas and vibes.
Creating the right atmosphere and selecting diverse guests are key to a successful dinner party.
While food is not essential, serving guests well can enhance the social experience, AI can play a role in understanding social dynamics.