We have folks like Sal Khan from Khan Academy saying that he expects AI to be able to put a personalized tutor in the pocket of every student around the world but then when we still talk about how we learn and get access to information, we have other folks like Yuval Noah Harari, saying that thanks to AI, it will be super easy for a curtain of illusions to fall on all of human society. – João Ferrão dos Santos
João Ferrão dos Santos, who has spent more than a decade in the startup ecosystem, delves into the broader implications of AI in our society, questioning its role as a transformative force or a disruptive threat.
Table of Contents
- AI at the Helm
- Global Interest in AI-Driven Startups
- Understanding Human Reaction to Technological Breakthroughs
- Lessons from Past Technology Innovations
- Contrasting Views on AI’s Impact
- AI’s Role in Design
- AI Determining Company Valuation
- AI: Transformative Force or Disruptive Threat?
- Potential Risks of Advanced AI
- AI’s Potential in Education
- The Misinformation Threat of AI
- Need for Better Understanding and Regulation of AI
AI at the Helm
As the strategic decision-maker for a startup, João Ferrão dos Santos conducted an intriguing experiment using ChatGPT. With a budget of $1000, ChatGPT was tasked with building the most profitable business possible in an hour per day.
This led to creation of an e-commerce store focusing on sustainable fashion.
Global Interest in AI-Driven Startups
The AI-driven startup experiment went viral globally with over 10 million impressions on social media and numerous requests for corporate talks and media appearances.
This unexpected reaction underscores how much interest there is in AI’s capabilities.
