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In this captivating episode of the AI Canvas podcast, host David Foster engages in a compelling conversation with technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics related to AI and its impact on various aspects of society.Chris discusses the concerns surrounding the use of ChatGPT and the potential risk of incorrect information. He also highlights the limitations of information summarisation in journalism. Furthermore, they explore the role of AI tools like ChatGPT as a starting point for writing and the challenges of aligning large language models with truth.The conversation takes a deep dive into the battle between genuine journalism and deception, emphasising the impact of misinformation and the challenges faced by journalists in debunking fake news.Join us for this enlightening episode as we explore the evolving landscape of AI and its profound implications. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and perspectives from Chris, a leading voice in the field of technology journalism15:47 - Chris's concern about using ChatGPT and the risk of having incorrect information19:16 - The use of ChatGPT for information summarization and the limitations in journalism23:22 - Chris's discussion on using ChatGPT as a starting point for writing and filling in details27:28 - The concern about potential societal laziness and outsourcing of thinking with the rise of AI tools29:13 - The concern about misinformation and the battle between genuine journalism and deception32:54 - The impact of misinformation and the challenges faced by journalists in debunking fake news34:27 - The potential futility of fighting back against misinformation due to its widespread proliferation36:41 - The discussion on aligning large language models to truth and the challenges of defining "truth"52:54 - The impact of language and the reverse causality between language and intelligence56:42 - The mystical concept of language models exhibiting emerging capabilities58:47 - The idea of autoregressive models and next token prediction01:00:25 - Speculating on the future of AI in the next five years01:03:34 - Competition among big tech platforms in developing the best LLM01:04:00 - The skepticism around Apple glasses and the concept of living in a metaverse01:06:34 - The need for regulation in the AI industry and the challenges of government regulation01:09:52 - The potential challenges of AI regulation keeping up with the rapid pace of AI developmentConnect with Chris Stokel-WalkerConnect with David FosterFollow ADSP on LinkedIn for more AI insights and discussions.ADSP is an innovative consultancy dedicated to delivering value through the application of Data Science, AI and Generative AI. We build bespoke solutions that enable people and companies to thrive.Check out our website hereFor access to the condensed notes and full transcript, including key quotes and takeaways please get in touch at [email protected] to the AI Canvas podcast for more exciting episodes exploring the intersection of AI and various industries.