On Tech Talk with Alex Zaharov-Reutt on Radio 2CC, Dr Nataliya Ilyushina (also known as Dr Pink) joins Alex and Canberra Weekender host Stephen Cenatiempo to talk AI, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg and world domination, AI in business and government, the Tech In Gov 2024 event in Canberra on July 23 and 24, 2024 and more!
Here is the Radio 2CC interview from Saturday 6 July on Tech Talk with Alex Zaharov-Reutt, RMIT Research Fellow and RMIT Economist Dr Nataliya Ilyushina, and this week’s Canberra Weekender host (and Weekday Breakfast Host), Stephen Cenatiempo.
Nataliya also joined me on Saturday 13 July on my weekly TNT.News TV show, Talking Tech with Alex Zaharov-Reutt, the article and video are here.
You can register for Tech In Gov 2024 here!
You can register for Tech In Gov 2024 here!
Here’s a ChatGPT-4o AI generated summary of the interview!
Concerns and Implications of AI in Society
- AI in Government
Dr. Nataliya Ilyushina discusses the role of AI in government, expressing concerns about the lack of digital infrastructure and cyber security in Australia. - Philosophical Concerns about AI
Stephen Cenatiempo expresses a philosophical concern that AI might dumb down human intelligence by taking over tasks that require thinking. - AI’s Future Capabilities
Alex mentions predictions by Head of Softbank, Masayoshi Son, and Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, about AI becoming significantly smarter than humans by 2035. - Control of AI by Billionaires
Stephen Cenatiempo and Nataliya express concerns about AI being controlled by powerful individuals like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman. - AI and Job Displacement
The discussion touches on the potential for AI to take over jobs, particularly in support roles and call centers, and the implications for employment. - Ethical Concerns and Security
Alex and Nataliya discuss ethical concerns and security issues related to AI, including data breaches and the ethical use of AI. - Government Inaction on AI Regulation
Nataliya criticises the Australian government’s slow progress on AI regulation compared to the European Union. - AI in Customer Service
Stephen discusses the potential for AI to improve customer service in government agencies like Centrelink and Veterans Affairs. - AI in Business
Nataliya mentions her startup, Tech Femme Fusion, which educates businesses on how they are already using AI and the associated risks.
2. Technology Adoption and Media Consumption
- AI in Business
Nataliya discussed how AI tools are being used by employees to improve productivity and highlighted the risks and threats, including potential data breaches. - Resistance to AI Adoption
Many small business owners, especially from the older generation, resist adopting AI, not realising that AI has already integrated into their business operations.
3. Technology Adoption and Media Consumption
- At the end of the show, Alex and Stephen discussed:
- Radio Listenership
Despite claims that people don’t listen to the radio anymore, the Infinite Dial Report for 2024 shows that radio still reaches 81% of the Australian population weekly. - Advantages of Radio
Radio offers immediacy and personal connection, allowing real-time interaction with listeners, which other media cannot provide. - Digital Streaming and Smart Speakers
There is a significant shift towards digital streaming and smart speaker usage for listening to radio, with smart speaker adoption growing in Australia. - Samsung Fold and Flip Phones
Samsung is launching new Fold and Flip phones that promise to be sleeker, slimmer, and feature more AI capabilities.
📝 Conclusion
The discussion highlights the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, while emphasising the need for robust digital infrastructure, ethical considerations, and proactive regulation to mitigate risks and ensure equitable benefits.
You can register for Tech In Gov 2024 here!
Nataliya also joined me on Saturday 13 July on my weekly TNT.News TV show, Talking Tech with Alex Zaharov-Reutt, the article and video are here, and the video is embedded below.
