Tech Won't Save Us AI Hype Enters Its Geopolitics Era w/ Timnit Gebru
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Mar 13, 2025 
Timnit Gebru, the founder and executive director of the Distributed AI Research Institute, shares her insights on the deepening geopolitical implications of AI. She critiques the unfulfilled promises of AI advancements by major companies while discussing the cultural idolization of figures like Elon Musk. Gebru highlights ethical concerns surrounding data use and governmental compliance, advocating for a shift in how tech narratives are framed. The conversation also touches on building solidarity among global data workers to challenge industry monopolies.
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Elon Musk's Power
- Timnit Gebru discusses Elon Musk's influence on the US government and information ecosystem.
- She expresses concern over data control and policy changes, citing Musk's past actions and statements.
Generative AI's Fabrication
- Generative AI models, unlike previous transcription tools, fabricate text, creating integrity issues.
- This is due to a shift from alignment-based transcription to generative language models.
Efficiency vs. Scale
- DeepSeek's efficient model challenges the scale-is-all-you-need approach.
- OpenAI continues pursuing expensive models, prioritizing competitive advantage over efficiency.