Jonathan Salem BaskinAll Hail Pliny The PrompterThe promise of a world run by AI depends on our ability to trust its accuracy and reliability. There’s work underway to prove that promise…4d ago4d ago
Jonathan Salem BaskinDo We Really Want AI That Thinks Like We Do?As AIs become more human-like, won’t that include sharing our imperfections?Jun 17Jun 17
Jonathan Salem BaskinMortality Is What Differentiates Us From AIEven if AI could do anything we can do as well or better than we can do it, it can’t die.Jun 4Jun 4
Jonathan Salem BaskinThe AI Industry Won’t Regulate ItselfOpenAI has disbanded its year-old research team focused on understanding the existential risks of its products.May 20May 20
Jonathan Salem BaskinApple Ad Pushback Suggests Deeper Unease?AI got a week closer to becoming an evermore constant and controlling presence in our lives, and we’re upset about a TV ad?May 13May 13
Jonathan Salem BaskinAI’s Real Jobs ThreatThe threat of AI replacing people at their jobs is immense. The numbers of people displaced by AI will be much, much greater.May 6May 6
Jonathan Salem BaskinDon’t worry, AI is going to take over your life whether or not you asked for it…or even know it’s…Well, OK. Worry.Apr 29Apr 29
Jonathan Salem BaskinThe Problem With MuseumsI just finished reading two sections’ worth of museum updates in the New York Times, and I’m both inspired and sad.Apr 28Apr 28
Jonathan Salem BaskinThere Aren’t Two Sides To The AI DebateWe have been led into a dead-end debate between two opinions of AI.Apr 23Apr 23
Jonathan Salem BaskinHumane AI Pin Is ScaryThe reviews are in, and the new Humane AI Pin makes Google Glass look like the greatest thing ever.Apr 15Apr 15