Show Notes
Andrew and Justin address the growing concerns that AI development could result in an explosion of job losses. The two work through whether industries heavily impacted by AI could turn towards replacing humans entirely, or if a hybrid approach brings about an improved society for all. They also address some recent AI news, including Nvidia's investment in OpenAI and Meta's recent live demo failures centered around their smart glasses.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Nvidia investment 12:08 - AI pessimism and job concerns 42:12 - Meta's live demo fails 48:22 - iOS 26 and Apple thoughts 54:26 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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