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Dónal and Ciarán start the series with some explainers that should help you sound much more knowledgeable discussing the state of contemporary AI at your next dinner party.Topics in this episodeWhat is AI? Why has it seemed to appear so recently and become so important?What's the difference between AI and GenAI?What is ChatGPT and how do models like it work?What are the other important AI tools to be aware of?What does this technology hold for the future of science and society?Are we all doom...
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