ChatGPT is dominating the headlines, often for its potential to destroy industries, professions, and possibly democracy. In some cases, these concerns are easy to refute, especially as we layer the technology with human innovation to create something new and special (see the NPR piece below for more on this idea). But there’s also a vague sense of dread lurking as some of the tech world’s top thinkers consider what a world filled with generative AI might mean ethically and existentially.
If this leaves you feeling a little uneasy, you’re not alone—and not without resources. We’ve gathered 10 fascinating stories that investigate the different ways ChatGPT has quickly seeped into our lives and economy, and which fears are most (and least) unnerving.
Read more:
Maoz, A. (n.d.). Who’s Afraid of ChatGPT? Pocket Collections. https://getpocket.com/collections/whos-afraid-of-chatgpt