AI Exodus: Bots Hire Humans as Uncanny Valley Deepens
▼ Summary
– Zoë Schiffer discusses AI safety concerns, including why researchers at top AI companies are resigning and speaking out publicly.
– Brian Barrett examines the attention and controversy surrounding Rent-A-Human, a site where AI agents hire people for tasks.
– Leah Feiger shares insights from attending a party for the conservative magazine Evie and its potential cultural influence on the election.
– The hosts encourage listeners to leave reviews for their podcast, “Uncanny Valley,” to help reach a wider audience.
– Listeners can contact the show via email at uncannyvalley@wired.com and follow each host on the Bluesky social platform.
A recent podcast episode delves into the growing unease surrounding artificial intelligence, exploring why some leading researchers are leaving their posts and a controversial new service where AI systems hire people to complete tasks. The hosts also discuss cultural observations from a political magazine’s event and its potential influence on the upcoming election. Listeners can connect with the hosts on various social platforms and subscribe to the podcast through multiple apps and services.
The hosts began the episode by encouraging audience engagement, asking listeners to leave reviews to help the show grow and to send feedback to a dedicated email address. They then transitioned into a casual conversation about their recent activities, focusing on one host’s experience watching a new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
A lively debate ensued about the literary merit of Emily Brontë’s classic novel. One host recalled vehemently disliking the book as a teenager, criticizing its narrative structure and prose to the point of challenging a teacher about its educational value. This prompted teasing from the other hosts about her early editorial instincts and strong opinions. The conversation highlighted a personal revisit to the story, motivated primarily by the film’s cast and atmospheric cinematography, rather than a newfound appreciation for the original text. The exchange offered a humorous glimpse into the hosts’ personalities and their formative years.
(Source: Wired)
