AI Advancements, Samsung's Ambitions, Hiring Bias: Exploring Beyond the Screen

In this podcast, Emad Mostaque, the CEO of Stability AI, shares his prediction that human programmers will be obsolete within five years due to the advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Mostaque highlights that 41% of code is currently AI-generated, based on GitHub data. Stability AI, known for its open-source image generator called Stable Diffusion, is involved in various projects across sectors like protein folding, DNA analysis, language models, and audio-visual data processing. Mostaque envisions revolutionary changes in communication and access to information through AI, with models like ChatGPT potentially available on mobile phones without internet. Stability AI aims to personalize AI models and democratize access, following a decentralized approach. Mostaque emphasizes the positive potential of AI to augment human abilities rather than replace workers, stating that it can bring valuable information and create a better world. In addition, this podcast explores Samsung Electronics' ambitions to enter the AI market through expanding its chip business. Despite foreign investors purchasing $8 billion worth of Samsung shares this year, the company faces challenges in catching up with industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the global foundry business. Samsung intends to invest in chip production for the AI industry but skeptics question its ability to dominate AI as it has with smartphones and televisions. Nonetheless, Samsung remains optimistic about its advanced semiconductor technologies and aims to provide comprehensive AI solutions. Lastly, the podcast delves into a new law implemented in New York City, which requires employers to submit their hiring algorithms for independent audits and make the results public. The legislation aims to address biases in AI algorithms used for recruitment, hiring, and promotion. Violators will face penalties, and the law applies to both employers and job seekers in the city. Criticism arises regarding the law's comprehensiveness, while the industry explores self-regulation. The impact of this law remains uncertain but may influence similar legislation in other jurisdictions. ★ Support this podcast ★