[Music] artificial intelligence. It's on everybody's mind. So when I was asked to give this talk about artificial intelligence, I was thrilled, but I was genuinely conflicted.On the one hand, do I lean into the doom and gloom of AI where AI disrupts everything causes the loss of millions of jobs and do my best to explain the environmental and ecological impact of this energy hungry technology. Or do I take on the techno optimist talking points where yeah, AI disrupts everything, but it also creates millions ...

AI Development & Cultural Integration - The AI industry faces a paradigm shift where algorithms and ideologies are shaping content, necessitating human involvement to guide the narrative towards "augmented intelligence," which enhances human capabilities [2][4][5] - There is a global competition in AI development between the Western bloc (led by the US) and the Eastern bloc (led by China), highlighting the importance of participation to avoid being negatively impacted [6][9] - The US requires significant electricity investment (90 gigawatts, equivalent to approximately 90 nuclear power stations) to support AI energy demands, illustrating the scale of resources being directed towards AI [7] - The industry emphasizes the need to imbue AI with cultural norms to avoid bias and potential erasure of underrepresented groups, particularly concerning facial recognition and other AI applications [14][15] - The AI sector is rapidly advancing, with AI models surpassing human experts in certain disciplines, such as passing bar exams and SAT exams, indicating the potential for AI to outperform humans across various fields [18][19] Investment & Business Implications - Over $1 trillion has been invested in AI within the past year, including a $500 billion investment in data centers for AI infrastructure in the US, demonstrating the massive financial resources flowing into the AI sector [20][21] - Businesses are urged to integrate AI into their operations to remain competitive, as the majority of technology investment is currently directed towards AI [21] Call to Action - The industry calls for active participation in building AI platforms and developing tools that incorporate diverse cultural heritages, emphasizing that if local values are not embedded, they will be overlooked [26] - Educators are encouraged to raise the bar in education, assuming students are using AI and focusing on critical thinking and explanation rather than rote memorization [24][25] - Governments are urged to support local AI talent and innovation, fostering the development of AI systems that reflect local languages and cultural values [26][27][28]

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]

[Music] Hello everyone. What if I told you your life already has a superpower. For me, the superpower had a name.It was my grandma. How many of you believe that our grandparents had a superpower. A power to know about everything. A power to predict anything.My grandmother could believe. My grandmother could remember everything from birthdays to marriage anniversaries. Not only that, but also everyone's favorite recipe.She was a walking encyclopedia in our family. If anyone has any questions, the answer come ...

Core Argument: Technofeudalism & Attention Economy - The tech industry argues that the current digital landscape resembles technofeudalism, where big tech corporations act as "lords" and users are "serfs" providing data [2][6] - Digital platforms extract user data through interactions, converting them into behavioral patterns and predictions, similar to serfs working on fields [5][6] - User attention is the product, manipulated by algorithms to maximize engagement and profit for tech companies [8][9] Data Extraction & Algorithmic Manipulation - Platforms collect diverse data points beyond likes and follows, including engagement time, location, scrolling speed, and swiping behavior [5] - Algorithms analyze user behavior to predict future preferences and influence mood, maximizing engagement for profit [7] - Content is tailored to users, creating an illusion of choice within algorithmically filtered options [10][11] Impact on Individuals & Society - The system creates echo chambers by exposing users only to aligned ideas, hindering critical thinking [13] - Misinformation spreads rapidly due to its emotional impact, as seen in the Southport incident [13][14] - Constant engagement with short-form content can hijack attention spans, leading to exhaustion and hindering personal development [16][17] Reclaiming Control & Time - Individuals can regain control by curating their feeds and intentionally interacting with beneficial content [18] - The industry emphasizes the importance of guarding one's attention and using time wisely [17][18]

AI Technology Evolution - AI algorithms are advancing rapidly, doubling in capability in under 6 months, significantly faster than the 18 months for computer transistors based on Moore's Law [6][7] - The breakthrough of large language models, stemming from research papers in 2017-2018, has led to AI becoming a general-purpose technology impacting various aspects of life [4][11][12] - The field is evolving towards AI producing new knowledge, requiring algorithms to advance further to generate insights from patterns across different scientific domains [18][19] AI Applications and Impact - AI is impacting education through personalized teaching, with over 70% of educators viewing it positively [13] - AI is transforming various sectors, including healthcare, with AI-developed drugs entering clinical trials as early as 2020 and breakthroughs in protein structure prediction in 2023 [14][15] - AI enables creative content generation, including presentations, music, and art, exemplified by AI tools like Ghost Writer [16][17] Challenges and Considerations - AI systems are data-dependent and can perpetuate biases present in the training data, highlighting the need for awareness regarding uploaded content [23][24][25] - AI training and inference are energy-intensive, requiring GPUs that consume approximately 10 times more power than CPUs, leading to significant energy demands [26][27] - The industry needs to establish guard rails and ethical frameworks for AI development, as reflected in the EU AI Act, to ensure human oversight and address potential risks [35][36] - Deepfakes pose a significant threat due to their realistic nature, requiring heightened awareness and caution when consuming online content [32][33][34]

Social Media Trends - Algorithmic feeds on social media are making trends more unintelligible [1] - Trends have an element of randomness [1]

Digital Marketing Landscape - Digital marketers are leveraging artificial intelligence to influence consumers [1] - With 53 billion internet users and 46 billion social media users, digital marketing strategies need to be more orchestrated [3] - Digital marketing is becoming the new normal, shifting from traditional marketing approaches [15] AI in Marketing - AI is redefining human connection through algorithmic marketing [2] - AI tools can personalize consumer experiences, as seen with examples like Zepeto and Netflix [4][5][11] - 92% of digital marketers are using artificial intelligence [9] - By 2025, 48% of customers believe AI can automatically personalize experiences [10] Challenges and Considerations - Digital marketers should prioritize ethical practices, transparency, and data privacy [13][14] - There are concerns about breached privacy and compromised data when incorporating AI applications [13] - Digital marketers need to educate themselves to compete with leading countries in digital technology [13]

[Music] So good morning dear ladies and gentlemen. My name is Shmahiz and I'm finishing my degree at Ajun University in the faculty of electrical and computer engineering. Today I am going to talk about something crucial something you people should be should know and you have to understand this topic how crucial it is and the topic is the hidden power of algorithms there is a missing part that I didn't have included in the uh first lines it is how algorithms make decisions about your life without you knowin ...

Key Arguments - The speaker challenges the notion that everyone should aspire to the same goals, particularly becoming a civil servant, arguing for diversity of dreams [3][11][12] - The speaker introduces the concept of an "aspiration gap," where individuals' aspirations differ from what they believe is achievable, and highlights the existence of an "aspiration industry" that exploits this gap [3][4][5] - Algorithms and societal influences can manipulate individual aspirations, leading people to believe that certain dreams are their own when they are not [9][10] - Social systems, including factors like socioeconomic status, caste, community, and linguistic identity, significantly influence an individual's aspirations [7][8] - Success stories often promote a monolithic aspiration, pressuring individuals to follow a narrow path to success [13][14] Recommendations - Individuals should claim their own dreams and not let external factors dictate their aspirations [16] - Society should embrace the diversity of dreams and recognize that success is not limited to a few specific paths [12][16] - The speaker encourages the audience to critically examine the origins of their aspirations and resist the pressure to conform to societal expectations [9][16]