Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review: A bet to make AI less human, and more
Jun 6, 2025
Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, joins the conversation to tackle pressing tech topics. They discuss Yoshua Bengio's bold vision for AI to be less human-like and the formation of a nonprofit aimed at safer AI development. The implications of Meta's nuclear energy deal and the shift of AI toward this reliable energy source are examined, along with the heated legal battles over social media regulations for minors in Florida. The discussion highlights the delicate balance between technological advancement and societal responsibility.
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Nuclear Power Fuels AI Development
- Meta and other major tech companies see nuclear power as a reliable, carbon-free energy solution to fuel AI development.
- Nuclear plants offer consistent power unlike some renewable sources and help counterbalance AI's high energy demands.
Why AI Companies Choose Nuclear
- AI companies prefer nuclear power for its reliability and carbon-free benefits over solar and wind.
- Nuclear offers an energy lifeline as other subsidies expire, creating mutually beneficial deals with tech firms.
Tech Industry Opposes Social Media Bans
- The tech industry argues social media bans for kids are overly broad and oppose these laws on First Amendment and freedom of speech grounds.
- They believe parental control should decide kids' social media access, not sweeping legislative bans.