#9 Restacking ☕
On the intersection of AI, philosophy, and religion, AI effectiveness, and AI in education.
Welcome to this week’s Restack! For anyone new to Honest AI, this is where I share a roundup of articles that I’m enjoying, reading, listening to, and watching on the topic of AI, ethics, and the future of work.
Today’s restack is a deep dive into the profound connections between AI, philosophy, and education. We kick things off with a fascinating debate on AI and the soul, examining how different beliefs shape our understanding and use of AI technology. Then, we shift gears to
‘s take on evaluating AI effectiveness–because, let’s face it, the numerous leaderboards and metrics can be all over the place. We also tackle the implications of OpenAI’s new education initiatives and why they might need a rethink. Finally, we wrap up with some eye-opening insights on AI security concerns and introduce a fantastic new substack by .Your Restack
AI and the Soul: A Philosophical Debate
Evaluating AI Effectiveness by Alberto Danese
AI in Education: OpenAI’s Initiatives
AI Security Concerns
New Substack Launch by John Larson
Right! Now for the links and reads of the week.
AI and the Soul: A Philosophical Debate
Here’s a thought-provoking read from
. This piece explores the intersection of AI, philosophy, and religion, raising deep questions about what it means to be human. From several religious traditions and spiritual perspectives, the soul distinguishes us from AI, shaping how we develop and use these technologies. If you’ve ever thought about the metaphysical implications of AI, this one’s for you.Evaluating AI Effectiveness by Alberto Danese
Alberto Danese, one of Italy’s brightest data scientists, breaks down the messy world of AI metrics. Using the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC) as an example, he illustrates how standardized benchmarks have driven progress in computer vision. This article is a must-read for anyone struggling to make sense of AI performance metrics.
AI in Education: OpenAI’s Initiatives
OpenAI’s latest initiatives—free access to GPTs and ChatGPT Edu for universities—sound great, but there’s a catch. Critics argue that these tools prioritize market share over educational value. The article suggests a redesign with explicit educational principles to foster critical thinking and deep research. If you care about the future of education, you’ll want to check this out. Going back to the concept of a soul, I am still not convinced OpenAI has one.
AI Security Concerns
Luca Sambucci raises some serious points about AI’s Pandora box: the incredible oversight of a plethora of security issues that AI is exposing users, businesses, and other stakeholders to. As AI continues to evolve, these concerns will only become more critical. We’ll be discussing this topic more on Honest AI, so stay tuned!
New Substack Launch by John Larson
It’s always a treat to see a new substack by John Larson, a recent interviewee here on Honest AI, and this one is no different. His newsletter, "The Last Year of Must-Know AI Research," is packed with insights and updates on the latest in AI research. If you read it, please let me know what you think in the comments!
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