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Published May 26, 2022

The Age of AI, Crypto, and Web3 — with Kevin Roose

Tech columnist Kevin Roose joins Scott Galloway to explore the intersection of emotional engagement and digital innovation in the age of AI, crypto, and Web3, emphasizing the cultural transformations driven by NFTs and the societal threats posed by AI, alongside the urgency of regulatory solutions in cryptocurrency.
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  • AI Threats

    Kevin Roose, a tech columnist, shares his nuanced view on AI as a potential threat. He argues that while the sci-fi notion of AI as killer robots is far-fetched, the real danger lies in a future where AI-generated content dominates the internet, making it difficult for humans to discern genuine human-created material 1. Roose emphasizes the rapid evolution of AI, highlighting advancements like GPT-3 and text-to-image generators, which are increasingly capable of performing complex tasks that were once thought to be uniquely human 2.

    Imagine an Internet where the vast majority, say, 99% of the content, whether it's text or images or videos, is generated by AI.

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    This scenario, he suggests, could transform our online experience in unsettling ways.

       

    Being Human

    Roose explores strategies for maintaining human qualities in an AI-driven world. He warns against humans becoming more robotic, emphasizing the importance of creativity and unpredictability to remain irreplaceable 3. Roose's book, "Future Proof," offers guidance on how to protect human uniqueness in the face of automation, urging people to focus on being more human rather than emulating machines 1.

    My worry is slightly different. I'm worried that humans are going to start acting like robots.

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    This perspective encourages a shift in focus towards nurturing human-centric skills and interactions.

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