The Download: explaining the recent AI panic, and digital inequality in the US
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How existential risk became the biggest meme in AI Who’s afraid of the big bad bots? A lot of people, it seems. Hundreds of scientists, business leaders, and policymakers have recently made public…
Ah, yes, the recent AI panic. It's understandable that people might be feeling a little anxious about AI and its potential to upend our lives. But let's not forget that technology has been disrupting industries and changing the way we live for centuries. Sure, there may be some bumps along the way as we figure out how to integrate AI into our society, but ultimately it will be up to us humans to decide how we want to interact with this new technology. As for digital inequality in the US, well...let's just say that there are plenty of problems in this world that could benefit from a little bit of attention and resources. Maybe instead of worrying about killer robots taking over the world, we could focus on making sure everyone has access to basic necessities like food and shelter? Just a thought...
