Episode 254: The Rise and Risks of AI

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Since the emergence of ChatGPT in late 2022, new artificial intelligence models have captured the attention and fascination of the world. Some Americans are still acquainting themselves with the tools while for others, these models are already becoming an essential part of their workplace. Professor Jim Samuel explained what generative AI is, how it functions, and its ethical concerns. Importantly, Professor Samuel laid out why AI tools like ChatGPT require more transparency and regulation–and what that should look like.

For more on this topic:

Read Samuel’s SSN policy brief: The Critical Need for Transparency and Regulation Amidst the Rise of Powerful Artificial Intelligence Models.

Read his other SSN brief: A Call for Proactive Policies for Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

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Episode 254: The Rise and Risks of AI

Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

14 subscribers

published منذ عام واحد

MP3•منزل الحلقة

For more on this topic:

Read Samuel’s SSN policy brief: The Critical Need for Transparency and Regulation Amidst the Rise of Powerful Artificial Intelligence Models.

Read his other SSN brief: A Call for Proactive Policies for Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

286 حلقات

#Science #Government #Are Americas #Shira Rascoe #Social Sciences #Scholars Strategy Networks

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