Indistinguishable From Magic
How AI and Technology Are Turning Us Into Modern-Day Magicians
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke, a renowned science fiction author and futurist, made this bold statement in 1962. He believed that as technology advanced, it would become so sophisticated and integrated into our lives that it would be nearly impossible to tell the difference between technology and magic. Fast forward to today, and we are witnessing the incredible developments in artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), and gesture-based technology that are making his vision a reality.
Wielding the Power of Words and Gestures
In fantasy stories and myths, magicians often cast spells by speaking incantations or performing intricate hand gestures. In our modern world, technology is rapidly evolving to the point where we, too, can control our surroundings with just our voices and movements.
LLMs like ChatGPT by OpenAI allow us to communicate with AI assistants using natural language. As we've explo…
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