AI Snake Oil: Understanding the Limitations and Potential of Predictive and Generative AI

Watch a thought-provoking Google TechTalk featuring Princeton University Ph.D. candidate Sayash Kapoor, co-author and TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, as he presents a critical analysis of artificial intelligence's dual nature. Explore the distinction between predictive and generative AI, examining how predictive algorithms in criminal justice, hiring, and healthcare can unfairly limit individual opportunities due to fundamental limitations in forecasting human behavior. Delve into the transformative potential of generative AI as a tool for enhancing knowledge work productivity and creativity, while considering the urgent need for ethical frameworks to govern its implementation. Drawing from his extensive experience at Facebook, Columbia University, and EPFL Switzerland, Kapoor provides valuable insights into the societal implications of AI technology, supported by his award-winning research at Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy.