Magnús Smári Smárason
Treat the patient, not the monitor
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I approach AI tools like most things worth pursuing: start with a question that matters, lean into the mess, try, break, learn, and try again. Follow the trail with curiosity. Know when you're out of your depth and seek knowledge. Ask for help. Offer help. Stay humble.
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Access Shock: A Theory on the New Rules of the AI Economy
August 29, 2025
AI is making expert knowledge a public good, triggering a societal imbalance the author calls "Access Shock." This theory outlines a four-step model for navigating this disruption—from sudden access to a new equilibrium or collapse—arguing that human skills like critical thinking and trust are now more valuable than ever.
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Sharing thoughts on AI, technology, and innovation. Practical guides and insights from the world of AI.
Access Shock: A Theory on the New Rules of the AI Economy
AI is making expert knowledge a public good, triggering a societal imbalance the author calls "Access Shock." This theory outlines a four-step model for navigating this disruption—from sudden access to a new equilibrium or collapse—arguing that human skills like critical thinking and trust are now more valuable than ever.
UBI: The Policy No One Believes In — Until It Pays Their Bills
Nobody Believes in UBI Until the Direct Deposit Hits
On Information Factories – Article published on Akureyri.net
Words matter. They shape how we think about the world—and how we respond to it. This is especially true when we talk about emerging technologies like AI.
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Deep conversations about AI, future technology, and how we can ethically use AI to improve our communities.
Mindset, skills, and tools: Responsible implementation of technology in learning
Í þessum þætti ræði ég við Helenu Sigurðardóttur, kennsluráðgjafa við Kennslumiðstöð Háskólans á Akureyri, um þá gríðarlegu umbreytingu sem tækninýjungar, og þá sérstaklega gervigreind, hafa á menntakerfið. Helena deilir einstakri reynslu sinni af innleiðingu tækni, allt frá fyrstu spjaldtölvunum til dagsins í dag. Farið er yfir hvernig hægt er að nýta gervigreind sem öflugan samherja í námi, áskoranir sem fylgja ábyrgri notkun og mikilvægi þess að halda í mannleg grunngildi á tímum örra breytinga.
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Taming Technology episode 1 - Gunnar Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
AI and Film Subtitling: From Film Reels to Automated Solutions
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