A few centuries ago, the steam engine kicked off the industrial revolution, which led to societal shifts and a massive rise in living standards for the entire world. We're undergoing another revolution right now, but this time it's a cognitive revolution1 rather than an industrial one, and it will be just as wide-ranging and volatile, impacting every area of life: geopolitics2, labor markets3, law4, medicine5, and science6, to name a few.
Given the far-reaching impact, understanding AI concepts will become critical over the next decade. Contrary to popular belief, these concepts are relatively simple when properly explained.
This blog is one attempt at clear, concise, and intuitive explanations.
The term “cognitive revolution” is from The Cognitive Revolution podcast.
Taiwan’s central role in the semiconductor supply chain, which is critical for AI, is already adding a new dimension to China-US relations.
We can expect increasing automation. See this labor market paper from OpenAI.
Political leaders are increasingly paying attention. The Whitehouse released an AI Bill of Rights, the UK pledged £100 million for an AI task force, and Chinese regulators drafted new rules governing AI models.
