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Neal Stephenson Says AI-Generated ChatGPT Is ‘Simply Not Interesting’

The author, who coined the term "metaverse" in his science-fiction novel “Snow Crash,” says the algorithm-based tool doesn't resonate the way a book written by a real person does.

By Fran Velasquez

Mar 3, 2023 at 7:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2023

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'Snow Crash' Author Neal Stephenson Weighs in on ChatGPT, AI

"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term "metaverse" and "avatar" in 1992, shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and whether there should be boundaries on the technology. "Mostly what we've tended to see is its use in creative applications, which I don't think is at all interesting," Stephenson said.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 3, 2023 at 4:28 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2023

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Mass Adoption of Virtual Experiences ‘Already Happened’: Author Neal Stephenson

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Mass Adoption of Virtual Experiences ‘Already Happened’: Author Neal Stephenson

"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term “metaverse,” discusses the state of adoption of virtual experiences with reference to developments in the gaming industry.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 3, 2023 at 4:19 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2023

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Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript

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Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript

Sotheby’s is auctioning off the original manuscript for Snow Crash Neal Stephenson’s landmark 1992 science fiction book that coined the terms metaverse and avatar Author Neal Stephenson joins Sotheby's Head of Sale Cassandra Hatton on First Mover to discuss the details of the auction and Sotheby's move into the digital art space Plus Stephenson shares [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 3, 2023 at 3:41 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2023

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AMA: Neal Stephenson, 'Snow Crash' Author

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AMA: Neal Stephenson, 'Snow Crash' Author

"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson joins Emfarsis' Director Leah Callon-Butler at Consensus 2022 to discuss his book and how he envisioned the metaverse space.

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 3, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. UTC

Aug 3, 2022

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Neal Stephenson on Meta's Metaverse Plans: It's a Free Competition

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Neal Stephenson on Meta’s Metaverse Plans: It’s a Free Competition

“Snow Crash” author Neal Stephenson says he’s “suspicious” of any commercial projects where it’s not clear how money is made. Plus, his takes on Meta’s metaverse plans.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 11, 2022 at 3:06 p.m. UTC

Jun 11, 2022

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What Is the Metaverse? An Animated Explanation

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What Is the Metaverse? An Animated Explanation

Coin Desk’s Christine Lee explains what the metaverse concept entails going back to its roots in the 1992 sci fi novel Snow Crash and what it means in the current tech and gaming ecosystems Watch Christine’s animated avatar speak on Facebook’s metaverse venture potential sources of revenue for creators in virtual spaces and the role [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 16, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2022

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