A Generative Moment

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A Generative Moment

So it is wise to expect not only compelling and lively new chapters in the human story—written partly in human longhand and partly in machine learning model weights – but also soul-searching about our lives and institutions, distress, and conflict as we probe how commoditized intelligence can reshape who we become.

By Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar

Published on Jun 14, 2023

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