AI and Government: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

AI technology is transforming the world, raising crucial questions about governance, regulation, and societal impact. What measures should governments adopt to regulate AI effectively? How can academic institutions contribute to this development? 

Luis Videgaray is a professor at MIT and the director of the MIT AI Policy for the World Project. Previously, he also served as the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Mexican Government. In this episode, Luis shares his journey and insights on the role of governments in regulating and utilizing AI. He also covers the evolution of AI policy, the geopolitical landscape, and the future of AI regulation.  

3:47 - Luis’ time in the government 

7:12 - AI in the past 

20:19 - Regulation of AI 

43:13 - Governments using AI 

51:03 - Geopolitics of AI 

1:11:31 - Luis at MIT 

1:16:50 - Luis’ perspectives on AI 

1:25:28 - Conclusion and the last question