AI Supremacy and Ethical Dilemmas: A Conversation with Parmy Olson

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Today we’ve got a page turner…not that Page, our co-presenter…but a book that brings the AI battle to life: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World, Written by our guest, Parmy Olson. Buckle up as it's going to be a wild ride.

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AI Supremacy and Ethical Dilemmas: A Conversation with Parmy Olson

In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page sit down with Bloomberg columnist and AI expert, Parmy Olson, to discuss her new book, 'Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World.' The conversation covers the ethical challenges and regulatory gaps in the AI industry, the role of big tech corporations in AI development, and the societal impact of AI on various sectors including healthcare, education, and law. Olson also shares insights on the bias and unintended consequences of AI technology, the psychology of tech innovators, and the future prospects for the technology.

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Meet the Guest: Parme Olson

01:08 Parmy Olson's Journey in Tech Journalism

02:25 The Fascination with Silicon Valley

03:26 The Metaverse Debate

04:16 Investigative Journalism in Tech

08:05 The AI Hype: Reality or Exaggeration?

10:57 The Race for AI Supremacy

14:29 Unintended Consequences of AI

20:18 The Ethics of AI Development

22:55 Closing Thoughts on AI and Tech

24:49 Part Two

25:23 The Competitive Landscape of AI

26:07 The Shift from Openness to Secrecy

27:42 Meta's Approach to Open Source AI

28:55 The Role of Open Source in Tech Development

30:57 The Allure of High Salaries in AI

31:09 Capitalism and AI: A Cautionary Tale

31:55 The Distinction Between Business and Markets

33:49 AI's Potential in Public Services

36:49 The Future of Law with AI

41:24 The Psychology of Tech Companies

48:06 The Bubble and Reality of AI

49:38 The Future of AI and Human Roles

51:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

52:17 Credits

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