Betting On AI Is Big Business But How Long Will It Last?

Betting On AI Is Big Business But How Long Will It Last? Jul 31, 2023 Authored: By Cindy Gordon Published: Forbes Summary: The article discusses the surge in the Nasdaq composite due to generative AI’s rapid growth, raising questions about a potential bubble in the AI sector. It highlights the importance of chipmakers like Nvidia […]

The Huge Power and Potential Danger of AI-Generated Code

Will Knight – WIRED Magazine

GitHub’s report on AI coding assistant Copilot reveals that users accepted the AI’s suggestions about 30% of the time, indicating its ability to predict useful code. AI-enhanced coders saw productivity increase over time, with the greatest gains observed among less experienced developers. However, a study by Stanford University found that programmers using code-generating AI assistants tended to include more bugs in their final code, leading to concerns about overreliance on automation and potential issues in AI-generated code. Regulators and lawmakers should consider the subtler impacts of AI deployments on software quality.