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Found a bullet in my exterior wall
The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the staggering opportunities, sobering challenges and urgent risks of AI, showing why everyone will need to engage with this technology in order to remain relevant.
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If you overplay your hand, you are overconfident and spoil your chances of success by trying to obtain too much. "Sam is hoping for a bonus for his good results, but he may be overplaying his hand if he asks for a promotion."
If a person is walking a tightrope, they are in a difficult or delicate situation where they must act carefully. "The management is walking a tightrope in their efforts both to keep the costs down and satisfy the trade unions."
One good turn deserves another.