To Fear or Not to Fear?

ChatGPT is here to stay. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( [Wake-Up Call] [by Katie Couric Media] November 30, 2023 Good morning. After last night's news of Henry Kissinger's death, we're looking back at his notable life in photos. In entertainment, we’re [explaining Hall & Oates’ surprising restraining order drama]( — plus other iconic groups that had legal spats — and revealing [what dating is like for The Golden Bachelor contestants now](. We’re also sharing [Jake Cohen’s perfectly crisp apple dessert](. But first: On the one-year anniversary of ChatGPT’s launch, I asked experts [whether we should really be scared of this tech](.   In the News [Outline of brain made with computer lights and wires]( Getty Images To Fear or Not to Fear? Today marks one year since we were introduced to ChatGPT, a tool that brought A.I. out of the realm of sci-fi and right to our fingertips — and threatened to upend the workforce as we know it. A lot has changed since the chatbot’s launch, and not just because of the chaos caused by OpenAI firing and rehiring its co-founder, Sam Altman. In the last 12 months, some people have embraced the tool with open arms (or fingers?), and some are still wary. It's clear A.I. isn't going anywhere — but is that a good thing? To answer that, I was joined on Next Question this week by Vivian Schiller and data scientists and A.I. ambassadors Chris Wiggins and Vilas Dhar. We talk about [the risks we need to keep an eye on](, what this tech can and should do for us now, and how we shape its next chapter. [CHECK IT OUT]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fnext-question-with-katie-couric%2Fid1134154895   More Stories [Henry Kissinger and Katie Couric]( KCM In memoriam: Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th Century, died Wednesday at age 100. He served as Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977, but he was a political presence long beyond that, shaping strategy during memorable foreign policy challenges like the Vietnam War and ultimately advising a total of 12 presidents. Here's a look at [snapshots from Kissinger's long life](. Final goodbye: Speaking of loss, Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest yesterday at her Plains, Georgia, home. The Carters’ eldest son, Jack, and one of their grandsons, Joshua, delivered heartfelt remarks, emphasizing the former first lady’s warmth, kindness, and dedication to service. My friend Pat Mitchell interviewed Rosalynn twice during her time in the White House, and she'ss taking a look back at her impact and [how she pushed the boundaries of what a first lady should be](. Guilty as charged: Two Arizona Republicans are facing criminal charges for delaying the certification of last year’s midterm elections. On Wednesday, Republican Cochise County Supervisors Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby were indicted on one count each of conspiracy and interference of an election officer. “The repeated attempts to undermine our democracy are unacceptable,” the state's Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a statement. Back in business: Less than a month after G/O Media announced it was shuttering Jezebel, the feminist site that produced important reporting on issues like abortion, a new buyer has entered the chat. Paste Magazine acquired the snarky site in an all-cash deal. Jezebel will be publishing again in a few days with the hopes of rehiring as much of its former staff as possible.   First-Person [Emily Couric and her sons]( From left to right: Ray Wadlow, Emily Couric, and his brother Jeff Wadlow (KCM) On the last day of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, [my nephew Ray remembers his mom and my sister, Emily]( — and tells us about the latest developments in the essential pursuit of early detection. [READ MORE](   Money, Modernized [Hand holding a smartphone with money coming out of the screen]( Getty Images It’s time to make your hard-earned cash work smarter, not harder. We’ve got [4 simple apps that are destined to become your financial BFF]( by slashing unnecessary spending, simplifying your banking, and turbocharging your savings — all without breaking a sweat on your end. These innovative features (like Capital One's tool that'll give you access to your paycheck two days early) make money management a total breeze. 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