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          Exploring Generative AI on the Command Control Power Podcast

   Adam Engst

   My writing about generative AI (see '[1]How to Identify Good Uses for
   Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots,' 27 May 2024) and Apple's
   announcement of Apple Intelligence (see '[2]Examining Apple
   Intelligence,' 17 June 2024) triggered several podcast appearances for
   me. [3]Command Control Power typically focuses on issues of interest to
   Apple consultants, but this [4]90-minute conversation with hosts Joe
   Saponare and Jerry Zigmont delved into some of the deeper questions
   surrounding generative AI.

   Along with some discussion of Apple Intelligence, we talked about
   making effective use of generative AI, why we probably won't end up
   with AI assistants talking to each other for a while yet, what sort of
   jobs aren't at risk of being replaced by AI, and how we can deal with
   AI slop at both the individual and societal levels.

   Although we recorded the episode a few weeks ago, it just dropped
   today, so I took advantage of a long ElliptiGO ride to refresh my
   memory of what we discussed. Perhaps I just like hearing myself talk,
   but I thought the wide-ranging conversation touched on important yet
   subtle topics. Give it a listen, and let me know what you think in the
   comments.

References

   1. https://tidbits.com/2024/05/27/how-to-identify-good-uses-for-generative-ai-chatbots-and-artbots/
   2. https://tidbits.com/2024/06/17/examining-apple-intelligence/
   3. https://commandcontrolpower.com/
   4. https://commandcontrolpower.com/podcast/2024/7/2/573-exploring-generative-ai-apple-intelligence-and-the-future-of-technology-with-adam-engst

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