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IS AI TAKING OVER? (But let's pretend we're in control)

Look, I’m not obsessed with AI, but if I had a dollar for every time I’ve listened to an AI podcast, I could buy a robot to do my laundry and probably fold the fitted sheets too (something I’m still failing at). ‘ChatGPT, write my resume.’

Viewsroom: China vs. The U.S. – AI Edition AI isn’t just disrupting businesses it’s reshaping global power. Viewsroom reports that China is closing the AI gap fast, building powerful models that cost way less than what Silicon Valley is cranking out. If AI is the new oil, China is drilling deep while the U.S. wonders where it left its hard hat. The race for AI dominance isn’t just about tech; it’s about who controls the future. Lex Fridman & Dwarkesh Patel: The AI Deep Dives For those who like their AI talk nerdy Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and AI researchers debate whether AI will save us or send us straight into a sci-fi dystopia. Patel’s show is basically “AI, but make it intellectually intimidating, where he explores the complexities of AI development and its potential trajectory toward AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). So… Should We Be Worried? AI is moving at warp speed, and whether you see it as the ultimate sidekick, or an impending nightmare depends on who you ask. But one thing’s for sure—if you want to stay ahead of the AI wave (or at least understand what’s about to disrupt your life), these podcasts are essential listening. Now, go forth and impress your friends with AI knowledge—or just ask ChatGPT to do it for you. and existential, The Lex Fridman Podcast and Dwarkesh Patel’s Podcast bring the heavy hitters.

I mean, who wouldn’t want to listen to a podcast where AI might explain why it’s smarter than me? Honestly, I just want to be ready when the machines take over and politely ask if I need help with my taxes, plus, it’s the closest I’ll get to being “tech-savvy” without actually having to learn how to code. AI is here, and it’s not just coming for your playlists, it’s apparently coming for your job, your economy, and possibly your sanity. But don’t panic! (Okay, maybe panic a little.) Some of the smartest minds (and podcasters) are breaking it all down so we can pretend we understand what’s happening. Scott Galloway: AI is Coming for Your Job On The Prof G Pod, Scott Galloway sounds the alarm: AI isn’t replacing factory workers it’s coming for lawyers, consultants, and anyone whose job involves staring at spread- sheets and nodding knowingly. AI is faster, cheaper, and doesn’t need coffee breaks. While productivity will skyrocket, so will wealth inequality. Unless governments step in, we’re

looking at a world where AI prints money for tech bros while the rest of us learn to bake sourdough (again). Vox’s Good Robot: AI Has a Morality Problem Over at Good Robot, they’re tackling a fun little problem: AI might be making decisions without a moral compass. Some developers want to slow things down before AI acciden- tally takes over the world, while others are like, “Nah, let’s see what happens!” (Spoiler: probably nothing good.) The series highlights why ethics should be baked into AI before it turns into a digital overlord with the emotional intelligence of a potato. The Big View: The AI Civil War According to The Big View, the AI world is basically Game of Thrones but with more spreadsheets and fewer dragons. Big Tech is at war, racing to dominate AI, while investors throw cash at anything with “machine learning” in its pitch deck. Some believe AI will outthink us all soon, while others say, “Chill, it’s just a fancier calculator.” Either way, the AI boom is making and breaking fortunes faster than you can say

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