GeekWire AI boom and D.C. hot mics: OpenAI and Microsoft go to Washington, Amazon surveys the field
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May 10, 2025 Rahul Pathak, AWS Vice President of Data and AI Go-To, dives into the rapid adoption of generative AI across organizations, emphasizing its shift in budget priorities ahead of cybersecurity. He discusses key insights from a U.S. Senate hearing featuring top tech leaders, focusing on the competitive landscape against China. The conversation also touches on the need for careful regulation of AI technologies and the significance of data security in AI implementation. Expect some entertaining hot-mic moments and an overview of the latest AWS survey findings!
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Maria Cantwell's Hot Mic Moment
- Senator Maria Cantwell was caught on a hot mic muttering that she "made a lot of money" by 2000.
- This referenced her successful time at Real Networks during e-commerce growth spikes.
US Strategy on AI Competitiveness
- US aims to lead global AI standards through broad distribution of AI chips and technology.
- Export controls are tools to ensure US rules are respected and prevent tech circumvention to China.
AI as Human Augmentation
- AI development should focus on augmenting human abilities, not replacing people.
- Brad Smith stresses building machines that help humans become better.