Hard Fork Trump Fights ‘Woke’ A.I. + We Hear Out Our Critics
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Jul 25, 2025 President Trump signed executive orders focusing on A.I., targeting political bias in chatbot output. The discussions include whether we overhype A.I. or underestimate its potential risks. Notable guests share insights on 'woke A.I.' and the impact of government pressures on tech companies. The complexities of bias in A.I. and the responsibilities of developers are examined, alongside the transformative potential of A.I. in medicine and the necessity for ethical considerations. The importance of diverse perspectives in shaping A.I. policy is also highlighted.
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Trump's Anti-'Woke AI' Plan
- The Trump administration aims to eliminate ideological bias in AI to promote "objective truth."
- This move risks being anti-democratic by forcing contractors to exclude certain viewpoints to secure government deals.
Free Speech Protections for AI
- First Amendment protects political speech including AI model outputs ranking presidents.
- Executive orders cannot override these protections, though Supreme Court rulings may pose challenges.
AI Labs and Government Pressure
- AI companies likely won't publicly resist government demands to modify models due to lucrative contracts.
- This compliance can gradually erode freedom of speech by silent acquiescence.
