This weekend, the world of artificial intelligence is set to usher in a new era of unprecedented opportunity with the release of GPT-4, Midjourney 5, and the launch of Microsoft CoPilot. Already compared to the significance of the invention of fire, AI is changing the landscape of productivity faster than a new version of the iPhone is released every month. Such drastic change and innovation can be daunting, leaving us wondering about the timeline and wider macroeconomic implications.
The top minds at OpenAI, a leading AI research lab, have offered insights on the role AI will soon play in our lives, but their comments remain more reactionary than predictive. The clearest vision for the future of AI has come from Eric Schmidt, Google co-founder and author of a book on the subject, who has both warned and uplifted audiences with his take. His well-rounded understanding of AI’s potential, informed by decades of research, makes his contribution to the conversation a resource to watch.
Forexlive readers will want to add his podcast episode to their weekend must-listen list. His words shed light on the dangers and opportunities associated with the development of AI, and will no doubt provide the necessary insight needed to make informed decisions.
For those unfamiliar with OpenAI, the San Francisco based AI research lab was founded by the likes of Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Their research regarding natural language processing, machine learning, and robotics has generated great attention and conversation. The public comments by Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, CEO Sam Altman and Jensen Huang, Co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, have helped to shape the debate, touching on both macroeconomic consequences and potential applications.
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or new to the field, this weekend is sure to be a good one. There’s plenty of action with the release of new AI tools, and the insights of Eric Schmidt’s experience offer a critical perspective on our rapidly changing world. Make sure to tune in and make the most of it – because it’ll be the best thing you watch on AI this weekend.
