Into the Future with Benedict Evans

Into the Future with Benedict Evans

Update: 2024-12-23
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Back by popular demand, returning guest Benedict Evans to help us work out where we’ll be a year from now. This is our first predictions show, and Benedict has been brave enough to lead from the front with his latest presentation AI Eats the World. Will it? And if it does, what sort of indigestion will it bring? We double down on what the next twelve months will bring given the avalanche of “events-dear-boy-events” we’ve witnessed in the last twelve. 

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Join hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page in one of the final episodes of 2024 as they team up with independent analyst Richard Kramer and economist and author Will Page, alongside returning guest Benedict Evans. In this prediction-packed episode, the trio dives into the year-long buzz around AI. They dissect the concept of 'AI Eats the World' — exploring if AI truly has the transformative power it's touted to have and what potential pitfalls could arise. From decoding AI trends to the proliferation of machine learning across industries, this episode provides a candid discussion on the future of AI, its impacts, and the upcoming challenges. Plus, they explore legal implications, the role of consultancy giants like Accenture in the AI wave, and the future landscape of professions impacted by AI innovations. Don't miss this insightful deep dive into what technology and AI advancements might hold for the year ahead.

00:00 Introduction and Show Setup

00:46 Part One

01:19 Understanding AI and Machine Learning

03:46 AI's Practical Applications

07:06 AI in the Legal Profession

15:58 Jevons Paradox and AI's Future Impact

21:01   Part Two

25:01 Creative Brainstorming with AI

25:11 The Value of Unique Perspectives

25:53 Skepticism Towards Big Consultancies

26:55 Accenture's Role in AI

28:33 Generative AI in Business

31:37 The Democratization of AI

34:02 AI's Impact on Various Industries

41:19 Future of AI in Media and Entertainment

45:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

46:38 Credits




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Into the Future with Benedict Evans

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