AI and the Future of America - The Seacoast Podcast - Ep. 86

Father and son duo Jack Hoey Jr. and Jack Hoey III have been part of the Seacoast family for 20 years. They sit down with Joey and Lynne to talk about the future of America, whether Artificial Intelligence has the capacity to create art, today's staggeringly low birthrates, and other subjects they've written about on their Substack account, Matter at Hand.
Visit the "Matter at Hand" Substack: matterathand.substack.com/.
00:00: Intro
02:45: Who are Jack Hoey Jr. and Jack Hoey III?
17:15: How the "Matter at Hand" Substack got started.
22:22: Unpacking the statement: "Our fundamental cognitive task is to understand what is in front of us."
28:16: Is America going to be okay?
29:44: Why are low birthrates concerning?
36:04: What does the future of America look like?
45:36: Could AI take over the world and destroy humanity?
56:24: Can AI make art? And should it be considered art?
58:53: Should writers use AI?

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I have heard statements from companies like Tesla claiming, "We didn't teach our vehicle AI to read signs; it just figured it out on its own." These comments underscore crucial points to consider regarding AI's creative capabilities, particularly in the realm of art.
AI likely utilizes its foundational knowledge, initially imparted by its creators, to adapt and tackle challenges or alter its behavior over time. In essence, this mirrors human behavior. Like humans, AI draws inspiration from existing knowledge or inspirations but develops its own unique patterns and expressions. This is essentially artistry.