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International Perspectives on AI and Geopolitics
This chapter explores the international impact of technology, focusing on advancements in AI and China's significant role. The speakers address concerns regarding the Chinese Communist Party's influence and advocate for a more proactive approach from the United States in AI development amid global geopolitical tensions.
Our 193rd episode with a summary and discussion of last week's* big AI news!
*and sometimes last last week's
Note: this one was recorded on 12/13, so the news is a bit outdated... will get things back on track soon!
Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris.
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In this episode:
- OpenAI launches Sora, a text-to-video model with significant capabilities, and Gemini 2.0 from Google showcasing agentic potential in AI tools.
- Character.ai introduces a teen model to address safety concerns following two tragic incidents linked to addiction and harmful influence.
- The U.S. government sets up a task force to support the rapid development of AI data centers, reflecting the critical need for robust infrastructure.
- A paper from Anthropic reveals that frontier AI systems have reached the capability of self-replication, sparking discussions on future implications and safety protocols.
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