Episode
Did Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
33:08
Published: Fri Dec 16 2022
Description
This episode contains strong language.In the past few weeks, a major breakthrough in the world of artificial intelligence — ChatGPT — has put extraordinary powers in the hands of anyone with access to the internet.Released by OpenAI, a San Francisco-based company, ChatGPT can write essays, come up with scripts for TV shows, answer math questions and even write code.Guest: Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and host of the Times podcast “Hard Fork.”Background reading: ChatGPT has inspired awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails.The chatbot is suddenly everywhere. Who should decide how it’s built? What could go wrong? And what could go right? The hosts of the “Hard Fork” discuss.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Chat GPT, which stands for "chat generative pre trained transformer."
00:00 - 03:14 (03:14)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Chat GPT, which stands for "chat generative pre trained transformer." They explore the technology and how it can be used in conjunction with human operators to improve customer service.
EpisodeDid Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
PodcastThe Daily
The two types of chatbots are the rule-based, question-answer kind such as Delta's DMs and the virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa that people have been using regularly.
03:14 - 07:40 (04:26)
Summary
The two types of chatbots are the rule-based, question-answer kind such as Delta's DMs and the virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa that people have been using regularly.
EpisodeDid Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
PodcastThe Daily
GPT-3, the third iteration of Google's transformer model, has the capability of generating new answers, explanations, and ideas, never before seen on the internet or crafted in sentences.
07:40 - 13:07 (05:26)
Summary
GPT-3, the third iteration of Google's transformer model, has the capability of generating new answers, explanations, and ideas, never before seen on the internet or crafted in sentences.
EpisodeDid Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
PodcastThe Daily
The OpenAI's GPT-3 has been touted as one of the most powerful language processing models ever made, but it also has its limitations.
13:07 - 19:31 (06:23)
Summary
The OpenAI's GPT-3 has been touted as one of the most powerful language processing models ever made, but it also has its limitations. While it can answer a wide range of inquiries, there are certain things, including rule-violating, offensive, or dangerous tasks, that it cannot do.
EpisodeDid Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
PodcastThe Daily
The potential risks and liabilities of AI, especially with the increasing use of chat GPT in society are discussed.
19:31 - 31:22 (11:51)
Summary
The potential risks and liabilities of AI, especially with the increasing use of chat GPT in society are discussed. It is important for companies to take responsibility in creating new tools and for conversations about the risks and benefits of this technology to continue.
EpisodeDid Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?
PodcastThe Daily
The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan vote to let Puerto Rico decide its political future in a referendum, which could pave the way for it to become America's 51st state or an independent country.
31:22 - 33:01 (01:39)
Summary
The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan vote to let Puerto Rico decide its political future in a referendum, which could pave the way for it to become America's 51st state or an independent country. However, the measure may face difficulties in the Senate. Additionally, the Biden administration will restart a program that offers free Covid tests for the U.S. Postal Service, allowing Americans to order four tests each at covidtest.gov, with shipments beginning next week.