The AI Policy Podcast Week 1 of the Trump administration, AGI timelines, and DeepSeek
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Jan 27, 2025 
Lennart Heim, Senior Information Scientist at the RAND Corporation, dives into the political landscape surrounding AI during the Trump administration. They discuss the implications of repealing key executive orders, and the ambitious $500 billion Stargate initiative aimed at bolstering U.S. AI infrastructure. The conversation shifts to the evolving timelines for achieving AGI, with a focus on advancements in model training from companies like DeepSeek, and the innovative approach of model distillation enhancing cost-efficiency in AI development.
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Impact of Repealing the AI Executive Order
- Repealing an executive order doesn't automatically reverse its impact if deadlines have passed and actions are implemented.
- Many agencies have implemented the AI EO's requirements, such as appointing AI officers, making complete reversal complex.
America First Trade Policy and AI
- The America First Trade Policy memo aims to strengthen US technological advantage by, among other things, reviewing and modifying export controls.
- This approach aligns with Marco Rubio's stance on export controls and suggests a continuation, possibly strengthening, of current policies.
Trump's Executive Order on AI
- Trump's AI executive order prioritizes US dominance in AI while eliminating ideological bias and social agendas from AI systems.
- It mandates an action plan within 180 days, involving multiple officials but without a clear single leader.