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AI Could Kill Us All? Yes, So Could Old Age. Take a Deep Breath…

Assessing the current AI hysteria includes asking “Who do all these apocalyptic claims benefit?”

Without ignoring the threat, we need to see that insiders’ panic is often wrapped up in their personal stake in the problems and possible solutions.

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AI: A Boon or a Bane? Misunderstood, or Misused?

Pew Research finds that young people are losing faith in a glorious AI future. They have a point but...

When the young people inherit the world, they can start getting tough with misuse and abuse but first they should take the time to learn how it works.

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Asked at Wired: Is AI Destined to Always Screw Up Sometimes?

As the market reels: If you would never tell anyone to eat rocks, your desk job is probably safe from this generation of AI

Some think that continued progress toward human-like thinking is inevitable but that’s becoming more a matter of faith than technology.

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A Thoughtful Reader’s Reaction to Next Gen AI Hype

Recent hype at Wired Magazine about new personal assistant technology garnered a — perhaps unexpected — reaction

At Wired we learn that the new app will require more chatting. Reader: “I really don’t want to chat with anyone, especially if they’re a bot, or a salesperson.”

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