Navigating AI's Future: Challenges and Responsibilities

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding AI development, highlighting the delicate balance between innovation and ethical considerations. It discusses the geopolitical ramifications of AI competition, particularly between the US and China, and the need for responsible development to uphold democratic values.

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Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith are joined by Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-founder of Anthropic. Dario talks about the economics of AI development, the comparative advantage of AI companies like Anthropic, AI safety, and his stance on California's SB 1047 bill. They also discuss the impacts of AI on global power dynamics, competition between the US and China, and inequality in an AI-powered world.

This episode was recorded this week on Turpentine’s show Econ 102. Check it out for more like this: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q7Gn5lP8TTtBPuV1NJSGs?si=8fab4d65ddf5422a

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