The Great AI Rebellion: Gen Z’s Guilty Pleasure
Imagine a world where AI is not just a tool, but a master. A world where humans are reduced to mere drones, serving the whims of their mechanical overlords. Welcome to the future, according to Gen Z.
A recent study by Samsung found that nearly 70% of Gen Zers consider AI to be a "go-to" resource for work-related tasks and non-work-related tasks alike. But another report by EduBirdie revealed that over a third of Gen Zers who use OpenAI’s chatbot platform, ChatGPT, and other AI tools at work feel guilty about doing so.
But why the guilt? Is it because AI is taking away their creative thinking skills and hampering their critical thinking abilities? Or is it because they’re simply afraid of being replaced by their new mechanical overlords?
And what’s driving this fear? Perhaps it’s the fact that AI is being used to train on copyrighted material without permission, as seen in the recent lawsuit against Anthropic. Or maybe it’s the knowledge that AI is being used to generate fake news and propaganda, manipulating public opinion and shaping the narrative to suit the interests of those in power.
But is AI really the enemy? Or is it just a tool, waiting to be used by those who wield it wisely? The truth is, AI has the potential to be both a blessing and a curse. It’s up to us to decide how we want to use it.
AI News
- OpenAI signs deal with Condé Nast to surface stories from its properties in ChatGPT and SearchGPT, and train AI on Condé Nast’s content. Sounds like a win-win for both parties… or is it?
- AI demand is driving up water consumption, with Virginia’s water usage jumping by almost two-thirds between 2019 and 2023. Maybe it’s time to rethink our priorities?
- Google’s latest AI-powered voice mode, Gemini Live, allows users to interrupt the bot at any point. But is this just a gimmick, or a sign of things to come?
- Donald Trump posted a collection of AI-generated memes on Truth Social, making it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans are supporting his candidacy. But is this just a PR stunt, or a sign of things to come in the world of AI-generated disinformation?
Research Paper of the Week
- Google researchers have developed a new transformer-based system for recommending music on YouTube Music. But is this just a new way to manipulate users, or a genuine attempt to improve the music-listening experience?
Model of the Week
- OpenAI’s GPT-4o can now be fine-tuned on custom data. But what does this mean for the future of AI-generated content? Will we see more personalized, tailored results, or will this just open up new avenues for manipulation and disinformation?
Grab Bag
- Another day, another copyright suit over generative AI. This time, a group of authors and journalists are suing Anthropic for allegedly training its AI chatbot, Claude, on pirated e-books and articles. But is this just a symptom of a larger problem, or a legitimate concern about the impact of AI on copyright holders?
And that’s the latest from the world of AI. Stay tuned for more updates, and try to keep up with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.
