Is AI over-hyped? Is this AI wave going to become something else?

Episode 666 of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast podcast, hosted by Mark Smith [nz365guy], titled "Is AI over-hyped? Is this AI wave going to become something else?" was published on March 18, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

March 18, 2025 ·34m · Microsoft Innovation Podcast

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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/666 We explore whether AI is overhyped or dangerously underhyped, examining the disconnect between those creating AI technology and those selling it without adequately addressing trustworthy AI concerns. TAKEAWAYS • The Microsoft AI Tour event demonstrated excellent technical content with a strong focus on trustworthy AI • There's a dangerous disc...

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FULL SHOW NOTES
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/666

We explore whether AI is overhyped or dangerously underhyped, examining the disconnect between those creating AI technology and those selling it without adequately addressing trustworthy AI concerns.

TAKEAWAYS
• The Microsoft AI Tour event demonstrated excellent technical content with a strong focus on trustworthy AI
• There's a dangerous disconnect between people who make AI technology and those who sell it regarding responsible AI implementation
• Trustworthy AI doesn't mean stopping innovation but preventing potential calamities
• The scale of AI's impact may be drastically underestimated, similar to our inability to truly comprehend "65 million years since dinosaurs"
• AI enables processing information at unprecedented scale, creating extraordinary risks in surveillance and human rights contexts
• Corporate discussions about completely replacing customer service departments with AI raise serious socioeconomic concerns
• Shadow AI applications being developed without proper governance represent significant risks
• Containing AI's risks while harnessing its benefits requires education, curiosity, and political wisdom

Get educated and don't rely on echo chambers or news articles - read in-depth material from experts to form your own opinions about AI's trajectory and implications.

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