Artificial Intelligence
Thought leadership on AI and the future: Articles, papers, podcasts, media, and more exploring the intersection between the cutting edge of AI, society, and the future.
Artificial Intelligence
I asked ChatGPT to create three video games – this is what happened
Generative AI is making it easier than ever for people with no prior experience to experiment with writing code. But just how big a deal is the emergence of “conversational coding?” From the Future of being Human Substack.
AGI, Superintelligence, Synthetic Personas, and is the Internet dead?
Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard explore the rapid developments in technology as we enter 2025. They discuss the implications of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the potential for superintelligence, and the ethical considerations surrounding these advancements. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Frequently Asked Questions on Using ChatGPT in the Classroom
After two years of procrastinating I finally updated a set of FAQs that I compiled for colleagues back in 2023 – in part because I couldn’t find anything better out there! From the Future of being Human Substack.
Universities need to step up their AGI game
As Sam Altman and others push toward a future where AI changes everything, universities need to decide if they’re going to be leaders or bystanders in helping society navigate advanced AI transitions. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Sora has a bias problem
Sora seems to think all academics are men, and predominantly white men at that. And this is a problem. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Advanced AI is creating challenges for Native American communities – but also opportunities
Three experts explore the complex intersection between Artificial Intelligence and U.S. indigenous communities. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Are educators falling behind the AI curve?
As tech companies release a slew of generative AI updates, there’s a growing risk that educational practices and policies are struggling to keep up with new capabilities. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Can AI Reason Like Humans?
Sean and Andrew explore the challenges and limitations of AI reasoning, especially in large language models (LLMs). They discuss recent Apple research questioning LLMs’ true reasoning abilities, emphasizing that these models rely heavily on pattern recognition rather than genuine understanding. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Artificial intelligence, agency, and the emergence of humans as AI amanuenses
A thought experiment in how human-AI roles and relationships may change in the future. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Is AI poised to suck the soul out of science?
A new study shows that, while using AI in research can increase productivity, it also risks reducing job satisfaction for scientists From the Future of Being Human Substack.