The Retort AI Podcast Three pillars of AI power
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May 10, 2024 Tom and Nate discuss the power landscape in AI, focusing on Silicon Valley, New York, and DC. They debate AI safety vs. ethics, the government's role in AI, and the need for regulation. The discussion also delves into the Amazon antitrust paradox, energy conundrums, and policy solutions for AI.
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National AI Research Resource Scope
- The National AI Research Resource (NAIR) aims to make extensive government resources accessible for AI research.
- It includes compute power, satellite imagery, and broad datasets beyond just GPU access.
AI Safety vs Ethics Debate Tension
- The debate over AI risks includes differing perspectives on ethics versus existential safety.
- ChatGPT's launch intensified these debates by challenging who can credibly discuss AI risks.
Empathy in AI Debate Workshops
- Face-to-face conversations between AI ethicists and safety advocates led to unexpected empathy.
- They realized differences were often due to language rather than opposing values.