This is not a good sign for Australia. AI certainly has its risks and downsides. But it's going to be a huge part of our lives, and economy. Caution is warranted. But we risk being left behind. - ThreadSky

tmfscottp.bsky.social • 5 days ago

This is not a good sign for Australia.

AI certainly has its risks and downsides. But it's going to be a huge part of our lives, and economy.

Caution is warranted. But we risk being left behind.

Reposted from Simon Kuestenmacher

Where does your country stay on the AI Optimism scale? What does it mean for established economies if they or their workers miss the AI opportunities?

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crustyoldbanker.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think it’s just a matter of learning to use it. We’ve just got CoPilot. Given the search function on our intranet doesn’t work and we have a squillion procedures, I was very pleasantly surprised yesterday to have Copilot find the right procedure. Would have otherwise taken weeks of emails.

paulwallbank.bsky.social•5 days ago

Looking at that chart it appears most of our peer societies and economies are at similar levels. I suggest this is due to distrust of employers’ motives. It’s something I’ve been warning my industry (the tech sector) about for a year now.

tmfscottp.bsky.social•5 days ago

Interesting, thanks mate.

paulwallbank.bsky.social•5 days ago

Link to the study is here. It’s much more comprehensive than that chart.

https://mbs.edu/news/Global-study-reveals-trust-of-AI-remains-a-critical-challenge

From the tech industry’s pov, I’m concerned the masses are going to be coming for us with pitchforks as ill thought out layoffs “due to AI” continue.

ravr19.bsky.social•5 days ago

AI optimism in China, India, and some BRICS outpaces USA, EU, and Australia. Another sign of a global power shift? Maybe, but Western innovation still leads. Worth keeping an eye on….

nickdowling.bsky.social•5 days ago

Generative AI has been pretty bad for shaping opinions about AI in general but if you've recieved medical treatment recently AI has likely been involved and you just don't realise it.

tmfscottp.bsky.social•5 days ago

It's brilliant for workflows, too. We're using it a lot at work, and that'll only increase.

lakitukl.bsky.social•5 days ago

Whilst the POP (Proof of Provence) issues need to be sorted out and fast along with auto-labelling AI's ability to cut through the noise to potential signal for progress is invaluable.

Less culture wars more productivity and progress Australia, please.

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