Economist Podcasts
The Intelligence: Country code
Jan 9, 2024
Arjun Ramani, a global business and economics correspondent at The Economist, discusses the competitive rise of AI nationalism, spotlighting the U.S.-China race for technological supremacy. Rebecca Jackson, a Southern correspondent, shares insights into the vibrant push to revive Louisiana's suppressed Creole culture amidst a lively music festival. The conversation takes a fun twist with surprising evidence of Taylor Swift fans causing seismic activity during concerts, linking sound and human behavior in captivating ways.
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- AI nationalism is driving heavy investments in language models and AI technologies by countries like America and China, leading to questions about collaboration and global research benefits.
- Efforts are being made to revive and celebrate the suppressed culture of Louisiana, with musicians and activists working to preserve the unique traditions of Cajun music, Creole language, and ethnic pride.
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The Rise of AI Nationalism
Countries around the world, led by America and China, are investing heavily in large language models and artificial intelligence technologies, sparking a new era of AI nationalism. Governments are spending billions to develop their own AI industries, with America focusing on semiconductor chips and China investing in chip supply chains. Other countries like France, Germany, and India are also joining the race. The competition raises questions about collaboration and global research benefits, but the influx of cash is expected to accelerate AI progress.
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