Big Technology Podcast SBF Sentenced, OpenAI’s $100 Billion Supercomputer, Neuralink’s Potential
Mar 29, 2024
Reed Albergotti, technology editor at Semafor, joins to dissect the latest in tech news. He delves into SBF's sentencing, sparking a debate on the fairness and implications for cryptocurrency regulation. The conversation shifts to a potential $100 billion supercomputer collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft, raising questions about its role in advancing AI. Albergotti also discusses AI's societal impact and the exciting possibilities of brain-computer interfaces, spotlighting Neuralink's innovations.
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SBF Sentencing
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence for stealing billions from FTX customers.
- This sparked debate about whether the sentence was fair, considering his non-violent offense and potential for rehabilitation.
Crypto Revival
- Despite FTX's collapse, Bitcoin's price surged to $71,000, signaling a crypto revival.
- This suggests a persistent tolerance for speculation, potentially driven by distrust in traditional economic systems.
Supercomputer Project
- OpenAI and Microsoft may build a $100 billion supercomputer to advance AI research.
- This massive investment suggests a belief that scaling compute power is key to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
