Summary
This episode of Hard Fork explores Apple's struggles with AI implementation, the global dominance of Elon Musk's Starlink, and a thought-provoking study on whether AI is eroding critical thinking skills. The hosts discuss Apple's delayed Siri update, Starlink's influence in global internet access and government contracts, and the potential impact of AI on cognitive abilities in the workplace and beyond. Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences with AI and critical thinking.Episode description
This week, as the long-promised new Siri faces increasing delays, we explore why Apple seems to be falling even further behind in artificial intelligence. Then, the New York Times reporter Adam Satariano joins us to explain how Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink took over the world. And finally, we look at a new study that asks: Is A.I. eroding our critical thinking skills?
Guest:
- Adam Satariano, New York Times reporter
Additional Reading:
- Apple Delays Siri Upgrade Indefinitely as AI Concerns Escalate
- With Starlink, Elon Musk’s Satellite Dominance Is Raising Global Alarms
- The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Reported Reductions in Cognitive Effort and Confidence Effects From a Survey of Knowledge Workers
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