Cal Newport: The AI Industry Is Betting On The Wrong Kind Of AI

Ed Elson is joined by Cal Newport to discuss AI’s impact on children and mental health and how AI companies are addressing these risks. They also explore what AI “gone right” would look like, whether large language models are the future of the industry, and what role the government should play in regulating the technology. Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of eight books. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards here Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices