Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta Steve Hsu - AI Arms Race: China & US
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Feb 25, 2025 
Steve Hsu, a physicist and founder of Genomic Prediction, delves into the contrasting AI landscapes of the US and China. He explores how cultural perspectives shape ethical discussions in AI, highlighting the more pragmatic Chinese approach. The conversation shifts to quantum computing's future, the international competitive landscape, and how children are engaging with technology differently today. Hsu also touches on innovations in AI and genomics that are reshaping healthcare while addressing modern parenting challenges in the digital age.
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China-US AI Technology Parity
- China's AI development is close to the US in technology and innovation despite political differences.
- Chinese AI models are often faster and more energy-efficient, showing substantial parity with US models.
AI Ethics: West vs. China
- Western AI ethics discussions are deeply emotional and often resemble a belief system.
- Chinese AI researchers treat existential risks more pragmatically with less emotional weight.
AI’s Real Limitations Today
- Current AI models cannot adapt or learn effectively in real-time outside their training data.
- This lack of autonomy means AI is far from passing a hard Turing test or operating independently.