AI exposed - the threats and advantages offered by OpenAI and Generative AI with BAFTA filmmaker Sheila Hayman

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Understanding Generative AI - Beyond the Hype

Time for an intelligent and rounded perspective on the ongoing discourse surrounding OpenAI and general developments in Generative AI.

I want to cut through the sensationalist claims and instead provide a pragmatic understanding of its capabilities.

Our first ever guest on this podcast implores listeners to recognise that Generative AI is fundamentally limited by its lack of human-like intelligence, understanding, and experience.

It operates within the confines of binary code, devoid of true comprehension and context.

BAFTA filmmaker Sheila Hayman unpacks the nuances of Generative AI

Sheila Hayman, a BAFTA winning filmmaker and technology adviser, decodes the complexities surrounding generative AI and its intersection with human well-being. This comprehensive discussion provides a wealth of insights, revealing the multifaceted nature of generative AI, its potential threats, and the ethical considerations it demands.

Embracing Nuance in the AI Landscape

The compelling insights shared by Sheila Hayman prompt a re-evaluation of our perceptions of generative AI and its implications for wellbeing.

By navigating beyond the sensationalism and techno-centric narratives, her discourse invites a nuanced understanding of Generative AI, acknowledging both its perils and its potential for positive impact.

As technological advancements continue to unfold, this conversation serves as a testament to the importance of critical introspection and informed decision-making in harnessing the transformative power of AI for the betterment of humanity.

Could this episode be a poignant reminder of the need for interdisciplinary dialogue, ethical scrutiny, and conscientious regulation in navigating the dynamic landscape of generative AI?

Conversation includes;

1. What is Generative AI?
2. What are parallels between technology and religion
3. Why is GenAI the enemy some describe?
4. Why it is the perfect complement to human intelligence
5. How to coin and differentiate between the two most prevalent perspectives?

Timestamps

00:00 Cats intelligence surpasses even the best AI.

05:40 Caution about technology and its control.

06:51 Sheila Hayman discusses differing perspectives on AI.

11:33 Questioning electricity usage and impact of algorithms.

15:12 We must engage both mind and body!

19:02 Human capital vital!

21:45 Humanity's self-destruction!

26:06 Machine learning in healthcare. Good or bad?

For more information;

https://www.sheilahayman.com - all about Sheila and what she does

https://wellintellect.com - all about Anni and the services she offers

https://www.mctd.ac.uk - all about the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy