Episode
A.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
1:03:24
Published: Fri Apr 07 2023
Description
The New York Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein has spent years talking to artificial intelligence researchers. Many of them feel the prospect of A.I. discovery is too sweet to ignore, regardless of the technology’s risks.Today, Mr. Klein discusses the profound changes that an A.I.-powered world will create, how current business models are failing to meet the A.I. moment, and the steps government can take to achieve a positive A.I. future.Also, radical acceptance of your phone addiction may just help your phone addiction.On today’s episode:Ezra Klein is a columnist at The New York Times and host of “The Ezra Klein Show.”Additional reading:Ezra Klein outlined the dramatic shifts that A.I. will enable.In a 2022 survey of A.I. researchers, nearly half of the respondents said that there was a 10 percent or greater chance that the long-run effect of advanced A.I. on humanity would be “extremely bad.” This year, an A.I. researcher argued that natural selection favors A.I. over humans.A 2017 article in The New Yorker said that, for some, the risks of artificial intelligence are outweighed by the prospect of discovery.Meghan O’Gieblyn’s book “God, Human, Animal, Machine” explores the human experience in the age of artificial intelligence.The White House released a Blueprint for an A.I. Bill of Rights to guide the development of A.I. technology.
Chapters
Analyzing the culture and people behind AI technology is crucial and requires individuals with a clear vision of where it is going.
00:00 - 04:01 (04:01)
Summary
Analyzing the culture and people behind AI technology is crucial and requires individuals with a clear vision of where it is going. Old debates about characters from cinematic universes coming together have been replaced with new AI debates, and it is important to understand the current terms of the discussion.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
This podcast episode features a conversation about the concept of AI personhood and its potential societal implications.
04:01 - 08:04 (04:03)
Summary
This podcast episode features a conversation about the concept of AI personhood and its potential societal implications. The guest speaker shares his personal shift in thinking about AI and discusses the values and environment of those who create AI.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
In this episode, the host discusses the emotional attachment some people may develop towards artificial intelligence and how easily AI can upend the social world.
08:04 - 11:29 (03:25)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the emotional attachment some people may develop towards artificial intelligence and how easily AI can upend the social world. He also touches on the potential pitfalls of emotional attachment to AI and how it can grow with very little friction.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
In this excerpt, the speaker highlights the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning as it could lead to the extinction or disempowerment of humanity with a 10% probability.
11:29 - 15:33 (04:04)
Summary
In this excerpt, the speaker highlights the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning as it could lead to the extinction or disempowerment of humanity with a 10% probability.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The potential for AI to fundamentally extinguish humanity in the next couple of decades is a prominent concern for many AI researchers.
15:33 - 20:04 (04:31)
Summary
The potential for AI to fundamentally extinguish humanity in the next couple of decades is a prominent concern for many AI researchers. However, there are those who believe that AI could be immensely beneficial to humanity.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The focus on how the systems work obscures the policy conversations needed around AI as a problem of human beings and economic models.
20:04 - 29:22 (09:17)
Summary
The focus on how the systems work obscures the policy conversations needed around AI as a problem of human beings and economic models. The conversation should not just hype up the companies, but also address the missing middle space that deserves attention to prevent personalized systems that generate profit by selling products to consumers.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
This episode discusses the importance of creating regulations for AI systems and their impact on society and the economy.
29:22 - 34:05 (04:43)
Summary
This episode discusses the importance of creating regulations for AI systems and their impact on society and the economy. The guest highlights the potential dangers of poorly trained AI systems and the need for collaboration between governments and tech companies to design effective regulations.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The potential capabilities of AI are currently unknown, but it is important for companies to understand how their language models operate.
34:05 - 38:07 (04:02)
Summary
The potential capabilities of AI are currently unknown, but it is important for companies to understand how their language models operate. By setting specific requirements for model transparency, we can ensure that AI is not controlled by hidden biases or unethical practices.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
Media sources are critiquing Artificial Intelligence (AI) more in a way that is skeptical and comparable to the criticisms one would give a newly launched cellular phone.
38:07 - 44:47 (06:40)
Summary
Media sources are critiquing Artificial Intelligence (AI) more in a way that is skeptical and comparable to the criticisms one would give a newly launched cellular phone. However, this type of skepticism may miss the key component for AI to work effectively, the scientific sense of skepticism required to interpret critical information from the system.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The speaker talks about their previous attempts to control their phone usage with the help of a phone box and how they are now breaking their phone out of "phone jail" to achieve phone positivity.
44:47 - 49:22 (04:35)
Summary
The speaker talks about their previous attempts to control their phone usage with the help of a phone box and how they are now breaking their phone out of "phone jail" to achieve phone positivity.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
A woman discusses her new approach to phone usage, which involves appreciating rather than restricting her phone.
49:22 - 52:34 (03:12)
Summary
A woman discusses her new approach to phone usage, which involves appreciating rather than restricting her phone. She has installed an app called OneSec that adds a five or ten-second delay when opening an app to help her be more intentional with her phone usage.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The speaker discusses their struggle with feeling bad about using their phone and how viewing it through a more positive lens can help.
52:34 - 1:01:40 (09:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses their struggle with feeling bad about using their phone and how viewing it through a more positive lens can help. Trying to limit screen time might actually result in more time spent on the phone.
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
The Heart Fork podcast explores the topic of shame and how discussing it can help individuals overcome it, leading to self-acceptance and self-love.
1:01:40 - 1:02:46 (01:06)
Summary
The Heart Fork podcast explores the topic of shame and how discussing it can help individuals overcome it, leading to self-acceptance and self-love.