Artificial intelligence isn't ready to replace human writing on the internet, according to Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, as its mistakes are too common and too convincing.
But large language models and machine learning have the potential to improve public safety, boost productivity and transform some professions, both for better and worse.
The American and British internet entrepreneur revealed his thoughts on the emerging technology at Brisbane City Hall on Tuesday night in an event to promote his book, The Seven Rules of Trust.
His predictions come after research firm Gartner lifted its forecast for global spending on AI by 47 per cent to $US2.59 trillion, and after the federal government revealed plans to launch a $70 million AI Accelerator program in its budget.
