This blog post reflects on the advancements and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024. Specific examples are provided, showcasing AI's impact on marketing (Adidas and Unga Farmcare campaigns), agriculture (blockchain integration), and healthcare. The author also discusses the rapid growth of generative AI and the need for ethical considerations, particularly regarding its application in conflict zones. The post concludes by expressing hope for a more human-centered approach to AI development in 2025. Finally, it includes several other blog posts from the same author and others on related topics such as ChatGPT and blockchain technology in agriculture.

In this episode, we dive into the intriguing question posed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: What happens when your child’s best friend from birth is a computer? Starting with this thought-provoking idea, we explore personal experiments with AI, hilarious Sheng conversations with ChatGPT, and real-life stories of parents and children forming connections with AI.

From the benefits of AI tools in education to the challenges they pose in fostering emotional depth, we uncover how technology shapes human relationships. With anecdotes, expert insights, and ethical dilemmas, this episode navigates the balance between opportunity and risk in the age of AI friendship. Join us for a conversation that’s as enlightening as it is relatable!

David Ndii, the economic advisor to Kenya's President, labeled cryptocurrency a scam and referred to it as a form of Deci—a pyramid or Ponzi scheme. My thoughts immediately drifted to Maxwell Azzarello—a 37-year-old man who tragically set himself on fire in April 2024 during the unfolding of the President Trump trial in New York.