Rationally Speaking #231 - Helen Toner on "Misconceptions about China and artificial intelligence"

Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, offers insights from her work on AI and national security. She discusses the stark differences in perspectives between Chinese and American AI scientists, emphasizing misconceptions about China's AI capabilities. Toner critiques the media's portrayal of an 'AI arms race' and highlights the challenges of reliable data from China. The conversation also touches on the bureaucratic hurdles facing U.S. AI initiatives and the potential for meaningful international cooperation.