Full Explanation
Most arguments about AI are actually arguments about definitions. The term "AI" is broad and vague, covering everything from simple spell-checkers to sci-fi killer robots.
Historically, AI meant "whatever machines can do that humans used to do." Once we get used to it (like Google Search), we stop calling it AI.
Today, "AI" usually refers to Generative Models, but confusion persists. People conflate:
- Models (The raw technology, e.g., GPT-4).
- Tools (The consumer product, e.g., ChatGPT).
- Concepts (The socio-economic impact, e.g., job replacement).
A discussion about Models (math/benchmarks) is different from a discussion about Tools (usability/price), which is different from a discussion about Concepts (ethics/economics). To have a productive conversation, you must first agree on which layer you are discussing.
