Why this interview with a pastor about AI stuck with me so much
Boosters of artificial intelligence, including in the Trump administration, often say Americans will become AI optimists as they use the technology more.
TL;DR
- A poll and an interview reveal that Americans view AI as personally useful but also worry about its negative consequences.
- An electrical engineer-turned-pastor expressed concern about a colleague's constant AI use, fearing a lack of original thought.
- The pastor also contemplated societal unraveling if companies replace people with machines, calling it a 'math equation'.
- Most Americans want to halt all data center construction.
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore is using campaign ads to promote an unpopular redistricting amendment.
- A significant storm is approaching the West Coast, bringing severe thunderstorms, rough seas, and a risk of tornadoes to parts of California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
- Elon Musk-backed PACs have spent over $400 million on advertising, with the Senate Leadership Fund receiving his largest donation.
- Foreign leaders have endorsed Miami Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, drawing criticism from Democrats.
- U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has reportedly been restored.
- Congressional Democrats are scrutinizing donors to President Donald Trump's projects.
- A new poll shows Americans' skepticism of AI.
- An 83-year-old man is training for his 50th NYC Marathon.