Adapting to the Future: The Role of Humans in the Age of AI
The artificial intelligence (AI) presentation by Jeremy “Scorpion” Arthur and Damon “ch3f” Small explores the impact and potential of artificial intelligence in various fields. The talk begins with Arthur’s story of testing a system at work and writing a report on the nature of the test, how it was instrumented, and the results. The presentation then highlights the fears surrounding AI, including plagiarism and loss of control, but argues that these fears do not discount the value of the technology. The talk also showcases a number of case studies and examples of AI being used in practical applications, such as writing a python script, writing a poem, and more. The presentation also touches on the historical references to AI in literature and how technology is often overestimated and underestimated in its potential impact. The talk concludes with a live demo and a discussion of the ability of humans to adapt and focus on productive endeavors, despite the potential for abuse of technology.