Lesson 1: Our inevitable future with AI | Ethan Mollick

In late 2022, ChatGPT burst onto the scene, introducing the world to the term “generative artificial intelligence." But what does that mean exactly? Well, the dictionary defines “generative” as “capable of producing something,” which captures the essence of what large language models do. They can craft everything from text to art to solutions for complex problems – showcasing capabilities that often surprise their creators. In this video lesson, Professor Ethan Mollick helps navigate these uncharted waters, urging us to consider how to best question, coexist, and excel with this powerful technology. Learning objectives: Explore the history and capacities of generative AI. Develop agentic mindsets regarding AI’s use. © Freethink Media Inc., All Rights Reserved. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Youtube Member Get exclusive classes and early, ad-free access to new releases without leaving Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@bigthink/membership/ ►Become a Big Think Web Member Get the entire Big Think Class library, premium print issues, live events, and more. https://bigthink.com/membership/ ►Subscribe to Big Think on Substack Get all of your favorite Big Think content delivered to your inbox. https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/subscribe/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Ethan Mollick: Ethan Mollick is a professor of management at Wharton, specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation. His research has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He is the creator of numerous educational games on a variety of topics. He lives and teaches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Subscribe to Ethan’s Substack ► https://substack.com/@oneusefulthing Purchase his most recent book, Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI ► https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741805/co-intelligence-by-ethan-mollick/