Can Machines Think?
innovation
Can Machines Think?
Sean and Andrew reflect on the challenges of defining human identity in the context of advancing technology and the responsibilities of society in managing these innovations. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Can AI influence how you feel about someone without you knowing?
A new study suggests that it can. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Daydreaming of digital notebooks and virtual artificial worlds
Sean and Andrew discuss the implications of AI in podcasting, particularly focusing on Google’s Notebook LM and its ability to create engaging audio summaries. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Setting fire to self-driving cars won’t help build a better future
The torching of a Waymo driverless car in San Francisco last week says as much about us as it does about the technology that was destroyed. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Waymo safety study shows not all self-driving cars are created equal
A new joint study between Waymo and Swiss Re indicates their cars are safer than human drivers when operating fully autonomously. From the Future of Being Human Substack.