“We are drowning in information but starved by knowledge”*
11 RESOURCES TO THINK BROADER, DEEPER AND LEAD DIFFERENTLY ABOUT AI
The title of that article is a quote by *John Naisbitt and summarizes well some of the challenges I am facing. It is almost impossible to go a day without hearing about AI and related terms, no matter the place or time.
And consequently, it is difficult to cut through the noise (if you are not an expert). Distinguishing the valuable information in that context is a daunting task. Moreover, two patterns also amplify that. First, it seems there is a polarisation of views. It is exaggerating a bit, but on one side are the dream sellers, and on the other are the apocalyptic AI experts. That, combined with the fact that words and concepts are often used loosely. This leads to generic statements and conversations that only scratch the surface.
So below is a collection of resources I find useful to cut through the noise. They are a mix of critical, forward-looking, optimistic perspectives combined with some more informational resources around basic terminology and explanations on the matter.
Last but not least, I also remember writing a LinkedIn article on AI back in 2017 (Garbage In, Garbage Out). And that, I guess, is still valid for AI...and beyond. And so unless one does not put time and effort into understanding something, the way to knowledge will remain challenging. And I still have a long way to go…
EXPANDING PERSPECTIVES
The false promise of ChatGPT: Opinion | Noam Chomsky: The False Promise of ChatGPT - The New York Times. An interesting and critical view by Noam Chomsky.
Machines of Loving Grace: Dario Amodei is the co-founder and CEO of Anthropic and wrote this piece which offers an optimistic lens on How AI Could Transform the World for the Better. Dario Amodei — Machines of Loving Grace
Just recently discovered Gary’s critical perspective thanks to Ruud Rikhof. Gary Marcus Wants to Tame Silicon Valley | TechPolicy.Press.
Eric Siegel is a leading consultant and former Columbia University professor who helps companies deploy machine learning. Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised | Eric Siegel for Big Think+.
The singularity is nearer: the book explores how exponential technological advancements will merge human intelligence with AI, transforming life profoundly. Tackles positive and negative aspects. The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI (Random House Large Print): Kurzweil, Ray: 9780593152348: Amazon.com: Books
An ecological lens, yet also offering some positive perspectives: How AI causes serious environmental problems (but might also provide solutions) | DW Business - YouTube
GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP
The AI-Augmented leader by Rasmus Hougaard and Jaqueline Carter: offers an excellent model on how leaders can leverage on AI and how to best combine our mutual strengths. Great reading. Published in HBR. The AI-Augmented Leader
DEEPENING UNDERSTANDING
What is generative and how does it work? From the Turing Lectures with Mirella Lapata by the Royal Institution: What is generative AI and how does it work? – The Turing Lectures with Mirella Lapata - YouTube
A comprehensive glossary: Comprehensive AI Glossary | FastBots - 200 Key Artificial Intelligence Terms
The AI Blog: AI Blog • Artificial Intelligence Blog. A great resource that offers perspectives on how AI impacts areas such as art, business, ethics and much more.
An interesting view on how Nvidia’s GPUs offer (for now) unmatched performance and scalability, making them one of the most preferred choice for training and running AI models. https://youtu.be/qDg_3eqssig?si=3vGjaflfbTjv2O5c
