Analog AI: Democracy, Corporations, and the Competition

This chapter explores the concept of analog AI, referring to artificial entities or institutions created by humans to serve a specific purpose. The speaker explains that democracy and corporations can be considered analog AIs, as they are designed to address common problems and advance the interests of the public or shareholders, respectively. The competition between these two types of AIs is discussed, with the suggestion that corporations are more effective in achieving their objectives than democracy. The chapter concludes by mentioning the potential of digital AI.