AI gods, child protection and Britcoin
Description
In this week’s episode, Jessie stands in for Jonah and alongside Smera, the pair explore new AI-worshipping religions, the ever-growing concerns around children and online pornography, and the emergence of a new kind of digital currency.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
Religion
Neil McArthur, AI Worship as a New Form of Religion - PhilPapers
Inside Artificial Intelligence's First Church | WIRED
Porn
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned - BBC News
AI Fake Nudes Are Out of Control. These Victims Are Fighting Back - Bloomberg
https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.01963
Turing Lecture: Regulating Unreality (Deepfakes, revenge-pornography & fake news) - YouTube
Implementing the Online Safety Act: Protecting children from online pornography - Ofcom
Finance
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs - BBC News
The digital pound | Bank of England
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/cryptocurrencies-digital-dollars-and-future-money
https://www.omfif.org/2023/04/are-cbdcs-a-ticking-timebomb-for-commercial-banks/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/
https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs?si=uW-FpfJ24ie6gNqX
https://youtu.be/8u8qZT33DX4?si=GO2dtgLD98Yimz_9
Good news (for some)
United States
