Counter intelligence is the study of the enemy, what they want, and to deflect the intelligence for the from the enemy, steer them off course, and also gather intelligence on the enemy. That's counter intelligence. Uh, I'm Casey Fleming.I lead a counter intelligence group. I don't work for the government. I advise the government.My background is I'm an Iowa paper boy. And uh I grew up in a family of selfless service where we were trained to run to the fire, not away from it. And so this has been my mission ...

[μουσική] [χειροκρότημα] Γεια σας. Τι όμορφη μέρα σήμερα. Πολλοί θα χάσουν από την πανδημία αυτή τα αγαπημένα τους πρόσωπα, τη δουλειά τους, ακόμη και την αξιοπρέπιά τους. Όταν τελειώσει όμως το κακό, κάποιοι μπορεί να μην επιστρέψουν στην παλιά τους ζωή και να θέσουν νέες προτεραιότητες. Να καταλάβουν ότι το πιο πολύτιμο αγαθό δεν είναι το χρήμα, αλλά ο χρόνος. να προβληματιστούν για τις επιλογές που έκαναν, για τους ανθρώπους που δεν τόλμησαν να αγαπήσουν, για τη ζωή που δεν κατάφεραν να ζήσουν. Ίσως αυτή ...

Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality. That was one of the opening lies in the science fiction series Westworld posed to Dolores, an AI powered robotic and the main female character who later developed human consciousness. So I ask you, have you ever questioned the nature of your reality.That involves having human consciousness, understanding your identity, and asserting your self authority to write your own life story rather than allowing others to program it for you. Today, AI is evolving at ...

I wanted to start this TEDex speech with something a little bit unconventional because it is the last speech of the day. So instead of giving what my TEDex speech is going to be about, I want to give more of a reason as to why I'm giving this TEDex speech in the first place. And it all kind of started with a good old-fashioned bowl of Maggie noodles.Now, I know that might sound a little bit unconventional and weird, like I said, but I started my debating journey a few years back, four or five years ago, whe ...

[Music] Make a dream because we're about to go a roller coaster. Now, I need you to close your eyes and imagine a world where education isn't just about memorizing fact. It's about igniting minds.A world where every classroom is a launchpad for critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. This isn't a distant utopia. It is a world we can create by changing the way we think about education.For too long, we have focused on cramming knowledge into young minds, producing graduates who know a whole lot bu ...

[Musik] Terakhir kali saya berdiri di panggung ini adalah untuk menarik, untuk pentas. Tetapi pada siang hari ini saya ingin mengajak teman-teman semua untuk refleksi. Saya akan mulai dengan tiga pertanyaan sederhana.Yang pertama, pernah enggak teman-teman tuh membaca sesuatu bukan dalam bahasa yang tidak teman-teman ketahui, tetapi enggak sanggup untuk menangkap maknanya. Baca sesuatu enggak nangkap, udah terus tinggalin. Kita enggak berusaha membaca lagi atau mencari tahu.Atau berapa banyak sih informasi ...

Social Media & Political Discourse - Social media algorithms prioritize engagement over truth, rewarding outrageous posts and contributing to the spread of misinformation [5][6] - Echo chamber effect on social media reinforces existing beliefs, creating polarized realities and potentially provoking action based on misinformation [7][8] - Misinformation spread through social media can fuel real-world aggression and fragment society, posing a threat to democracy [10][11] Government Influence & Manipulation - Governments may utilize social media to control dissenting voices and manipulate narratives, even in seemingly democratic countries [11][12] - State-controlled media intertwining with social media platforms allows ruling parties to control public discourse and suppress opposition [12] - Governmental powers can manipulate social media to their advantage by providing only their own perspective, leading to polarizing opinions and misinformation [13][14] Counteracting Misinformation & Polarization - Media literacy programs, like those in Finland, are crucial for teaching critical analysis of news sources and identifying misinformation [17] - Individuals should verify information through lateral reading, checking multiple reputable sources to combat misinformation [18][19] - Combating misinformation and political polarization requires demanding accountability, prioritizing education, and fostering critical thinking [19] Examples of Social Media's Impact - The January 6th, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was fueled by false claims of election fraud and conspiracy theories propagated online [9][10] - The German far-right party AFD has gained support through social media marketing, using hashtags, bots, video content, and slogans to spread their ideology [15][16] - Following the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry used online ads to shape opinion about the war [13] - By 2026, Europol predicts that 90% of online content may be synthetically generated using artificial intelligence, increasing the potential for misinformation [6]

LLMs and Cognitive Impact - LLMs may lead to neurological inertia and impact long-term competence and mastery [6] - Over-reliance on LLMs can cause engineers to outsource critical thinking, becoming verifiers instead of thinkers [15] - Microsoft's study suggests tool creators have a responsibility to challenge users and promote growth [16] Poetic vs Parastic LLMs - LLMs excel at the "poetic" art of generation (rhetoric), producing fluent text and compilable code [10] - The industry needs to explore "parastic" LLMs (dialectic) that challenge users to develop their own ideas [11][15] - Current LLMs are fundamentally poetic and may require retraining to become parastic [15] Achieving Competence in the Age of LLMs - Users should actively ask LLMs to challenge them and demonstrate mastery [17] - AI tool builders need to align models to challenge users, even if it impacts engagement metrics [17][18] - The goal is to create tools that "enkindle the soul" by fostering growth and lifelong learning [18]

Cognitive Impact of AI - MIT research indicates that using ChatGPT is associated with weaker neural connectivity across brain regions, reduced alpha, theta, and beta waves, and diminished attention spans [4] - Regular ChatGPT use is correlated with cognitive decline, with users exhibiting deficits even before testing began [10][11] - AI-assisted work can lead to memory failure, with users struggling to recall their own AI-generated content minutes after writing it [7] - Homogenization of output is observed, with AI-written essays exhibiting uniformity and lacking originality [12] - Users may experience a diminished sense of intellectual ownership over AI-generated content, potentially reducing critical scrutiny and ethical responsibility [14][15] Historical Context and Counterarguments - Historically, concerns about new technologies melting brains have been common, but humanity has adapted and evolved [17][18][19][20] - The Flynn effect, which documented rising IQ scores throughout the 20th century, has reversed in recent decades in some countries [23][26][27] - Some argue that reduced brain activity in AI users may indicate efficiency, not decline, and that AI can enhance intelligence when properly implemented [47][49] Global Responses and Strategies - China is making AI education mandatory while also emphasizing traditional cognitive training [31] - Singapore is providing credits to workers over 40 to teach them how to use AI without becoming dependent [32] - The EU is taking a cautious approach to AI in education, emphasizing transparency, human oversight, and data protection [34] AI's Impact on Skills and Industries - AI coding assistants may lead to "vibe coders" who can tweak existing code but struggle to build from scratch [43] - For complex work, AI use may actively slow down experienced developers [44] - The IMF estimates that 40% of all jobs globally face AI exposure, jumping to 60% in wealthy market economies [40] Types of AI and Their Effects - Large language models like ChatGPT are associated with neural decline, memory failure, and homogenization of output [41] - Image generators may lead to prompt dependency, where artists lose the ability to create without algorithmic assistance [42] - Educational AI that enhances rather than replaces learning shows more promise, with potential for 20-40% improvements in learning outcomes [45]

AI Safety Concerns - The industry emphasizes the need for correct precautions and boundaries to ensure AI safety [5] - The industry highlights the risk of over-reliance on AI, potentially leading to a loss of critical and creative thinking [7] - The industry stresses the importance of controlling AI, as surpassing human intelligence is not the primary concern [8] AI Regulation and Control - Strict safety measures are necessary to regulate AI access and usage, preventing ethical issues, privacy violations, and bias [9] - A 100% responsible and trustworthy individual should handle the majority of AI to prevent unrestricted access and other problems [9][10] - AI should not handle private data to prevent leaks or manipulation of sensitive information [9] - Only responsible individuals, authorities, companies, and governments should be allowed to use AI to prevent misuse [10] Potential Risks of AI - AI systems can be designed to steal personal information through tricking, data extraction, and hacking [6] - AI-powered weapons can lead to increased violence and large-scale destruction [10] - Failure to regulate AI properly can result in large-scale destruction or the loss of society [11]