Bot the difference: AI and the future of search
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 8 February 2023
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
The race for AI supremacy is on. Microsoft, Google, Baidu and a host of smaller firms are all placing bets on the technology’s future. Which version emerges on top may well determine how people find information online for decades to come. Luxury offices are a bright spot in the commercial real-estate doldrums. And why inflation is stalking Europe’s sweet treats.
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| 1:01.2 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist. |
| 1:04.8 | In New York, I'm John Fastman. |
| 1:07.9 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:15.3 | Working from home can be pleasant enough, but I bet your home doesn't have a Michelin-starred chef, |
| 1:20.8 | rooftop bar, or helipad. Welcome to the new luxury office buildings, coming soon to a big |
| 1:27.1 | city near you. |
| 1:30.4 | And while inflation seems to have peaked across much of the rich world, some kitchen |
| 1:34.4 | staples, including flour and eggs, remain expensive. |
| 1:38.9 | But no culinary commodity has seen higher price spikes across Europe than sugar. |
| 1:54.0 | First up, though. Artificial intelligence is in the midst of a revolution. |
| 2:06.2 | Models like Mid Journey and Dally can create compelling artwork. |
| 2:10.7 | Codex and co-pilot can write work in code. |
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