AI, Explained: Why Its Different This Time | WSJ Tech News Briefing

There is so much being said about artificial intelligence these days. In order to understand this latest wave of AI, it is important to know how it works and why this moment is different from developments in the past. WSJ science reporter Eric Niiler joins host Zoe Thomas for the first installment of Tech News Briefing’s special series Artificially Minded. New episodes drop every Monday in April. 0:00 AI basics 2:18 What is machine learning? 4:20 How generative AI like ChatGPT works 6:07 AI in our daily lives 7:45 How people on the street feel about AI 8:38 Why AI is a hot topic right now 9:50 Risks and rules surrounding AI Tech News Briefing WSJ’s tech podcast featuring breaking news, scoops and tips on tech innovations and policy debates, plus exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. For more episodes of WSJ’s Tech News Briefing: #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #WSJ