In the market report for the w/c Monday 3rd July 2023, the rain that came to East Anglia this week was absolutely perfect! Regarding the Dewing Grain Walk, we are still awaiting details for the next walk; stay tuned over on our socials to find out more.

In the farm chat this week, the boys are joined by an old friend of Joe’s, Giles Brian, who is an entrepreneur and an expert in conversational AI.

Most recently based down in Washington DC, Giles founded a software company. After living there for the past 5 years, he has recently made his return to his homeland of North Norfolk. Giles discusses the pros and cons of automation, with the aim of using advanced technology to “give people more time, and run things more efficiently with lower energy usage.”

They go on to debate the popular belief that computers will become sentient and suddenly take over, which he explains simply is not true. Explaining the development of Artificial Intelligence and what “The Turing Intelligence Test” is and how it is used to examine this new technology. Giles goes on to explain the advancement of generative AI which is extremely powerful and very successful.

We learn that the most popular generative AI, which is owned by Open AI has had mass funding from Microsoft, who are looking to develop this further.

They discuss the process of farming becoming automated through the use of data, following a debate of whether this should be artificial intelligence or just really well-developed machines. Giles explains how AI is not about replacing humans, it is about assisting as we still need people to make evaluations on this technology.

Later, moving on to the effect of the internet on the younger generation, negatively impacting their communications skills – a topic lots of us are passionate about.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Alternatively, head over to our website on www.dewinggrain.co.uk.

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