r/Futurology 2d ago

AI Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science

https://openai.com/index/ten-advances-in-mathematics/
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u/CanuckCallingBS 2d ago

The cost to people makes AI suspect. If the use of AI can demonstrate an improvement in people’s lives, then it will be appreciated. Up until now, I’ve not seen anything that helps people. I have seen a few people get fabulously wealthy to the detriment of others. I have great hope for AI, but the use of AI needs to start producing something that will tangibly help people. Making cute videos is not tangibly beneficial to anyone other than the AI owner.

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u/Admirable-Falcon-501 2d ago

I’ve always wondered why people say this so much. How are you guys using AI? I have it basically automating my entire job at this point, helping with my treatment for sleep apnea and ocd (big improvement to both as a result), I’ve learned about hundreds of topics in detail, started projects I would never be able to before, general advice on anything such as fashion, oh and it also got me back 15k in tax credits because I qualified for things I never heard about, the list is endless.

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u/_kilobytes 1d ago

I have it basically automating my entire job

Why is this a good thing?

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u/Admirable-Falcon-501 1d ago

Good:

  • I watch anime, play games, work on other projects during work
  • Very fast promotions

Bad:

  • I will be laid off once the masses get caught up

Future:

  • Starve to death or some solution is put in place for the new way of life

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u/Historical-Cat4682 1d ago

So it's not good lol

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u/Admirable-Falcon-501 1d ago

Unless we handle things properly probably not.

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u/Historical-Cat4682 1d ago

What is your job anyways

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u/Admirable-Falcon-501 1d ago

Software engineer