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War, AI and the new global arms race | Alexandr Wang

Oct 20, 2023
Alexandr Wang, a technologist exploring the use of AI in warfare, discusses the potential consequences of AI-powered warfare including lethal drones, armed robots, and autonomous fighter jets. He emphasizes the importance of data and national security in developing new tech to prevent all-out AI warfare.
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Quick takeaways

  • Data will be the secret weapon in the AI-powered warfare landscape.
  • The United States needs to prioritize data infrastructure and collaboration with the tech industry to ensure national security in the AI arms race.

Deep dives

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The podcast episode discusses the growing concern of AI being used to create and spread disinformation at an unprecedented rate. The guest, Alexander Weing, CEO of Scale AI, describes this as our greatest war, and highlights how we are already falling behind. The AI arms race shows that China is ahead in technological advancements and military implementation, spending 10 times more than the United States. The speaker emphasizes the need for proper data infrastructure and data preparation to effectively combat the challenge of disinformation.

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