No Mercy / No Malice: AI

Tech Milestones

AI technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, marking what some researchers call a "golden decade." George Hahn highlights significant breakthroughs, such as AI systems identifying high-risk COVID variants and reducing artillery strike times in Ukraine from 20 minutes to less than 60 seconds 1. These advancements are not just theoretical; they have practical applications across various fields, including medicine and bioengineering.

AI is not strictly defined, but roughly it's a computer system that makes decisions in an independent and flexible way.

--- George Hahn

The rapid evolution of AI is also evident in tools like Jasper and GitHub Copilot, which are transforming creative and technical processes by generating content and code with remarkable efficiency 2.

   

Industry Impacts

AI's impact on industries is profound, reshaping sectors from transportation to finance. George Hahn notes that AI systems are now capable of catching fraudulent charges and enhancing social media algorithms, demonstrating its utility in solving real-world problems 3. The technology's ability to handle "fuzzy" problems, like speech recognition and content moderation, is particularly noteworthy.

AI's contributions to transportation, finance, and media already dwarf any value recognized from crypto.

--- George Hahn

Moreover, AI's role in generating new options, such as image and text creation, is expanding rapidly, with applications like Dal E and Stability AI leading the charge 1.