Very interesting to hear about the difference in AI philosophy under UCLA's umbrella (sounds like it's more aligned now). It does feel like we are being force-fed AI-centered content at every turn right now. At work, there's several emails a week asking how we are using AI to improve our work efficiency and capacity and imploring us to spend our free time innovating within our roles. In the news, we're either hearing about Anthropic's newest endeavor or hearing about mass layoffs with AI as the scapegoat (especially as an SF resident working in tech). It can be exciting to think about its potential, but I'm personally a bit of a cynic at the moment, partially as a result of being overwhelmed by the constant stream of new info.
The only thing I liked about leaving the Bay was the end of constant AI billboards. I started my summer internship with a legal aid organization this week, and I'm curious if and how the attorneys and paralegals use AI. It hasn't been mentioned once yet.
But the force feeding is so real. I never asked Gmail to AI summarize my emails! I don't need an AI customer support chat bubble when I want to make a return!!
Very interesting to hear about the difference in AI philosophy under UCLA's umbrella (sounds like it's more aligned now). It does feel like we are being force-fed AI-centered content at every turn right now. At work, there's several emails a week asking how we are using AI to improve our work efficiency and capacity and imploring us to spend our free time innovating within our roles. In the news, we're either hearing about Anthropic's newest endeavor or hearing about mass layoffs with AI as the scapegoat (especially as an SF resident working in tech). It can be exciting to think about its potential, but I'm personally a bit of a cynic at the moment, partially as a result of being overwhelmed by the constant stream of new info.
The only thing I liked about leaving the Bay was the end of constant AI billboards. I started my summer internship with a legal aid organization this week, and I'm curious if and how the attorneys and paralegals use AI. It hasn't been mentioned once yet.
But the force feeding is so real. I never asked Gmail to AI summarize my emails! I don't need an AI customer support chat bubble when I want to make a return!!