Don Beyer, a U.S. Representative for Virginia and a Master's student in Machine Learning, discusses the intersection of AI and legislation. He shares insights on AI's transformative role in healthcare, including early cancer detection. Beyer emphasizes the importance of governance as AI evolves rapidly and how Congress is addressing these challenges. He also tackles misconceptions about AI threats, focusing on job displacement fears. Lastly, he highlights the potential of AI for societal good in areas like climate change and mental health.
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Beyer's AI Journey
Rep. Don Beyer, initially interested in physics, pursued a car dealership career.
Later, he reignited his passion for science and AI, enrolling in a machine learning master's program at 72.
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Returning to Education
Chris Benson was inspired by Beyer's story after hearing an interview with Ian Bremmer.
Beyer shared his experience of returning to school, finding the younger students more serious and technically advanced.
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Balcony and Field Leadership
Beyer emphasizes the importance of both high-level and ground-level understanding of AI.
He draws parallels between his experience working as a car mechanic and his current AI studies.
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, is a comprehensive textbook covering various aspects of artificial intelligence. It provides a broad overview of the field, encompassing search algorithms, knowledge representation, reasoning, machine learning, and natural language processing. The book is known for its clear explanations, numerous examples, and extensive coverage of both classical and modern AI techniques. It serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers alike, offering a solid foundation in the principles and applications of AI. Its wide adoption makes it a standard reference in the field.
The Minority Report
Philip K. Dick
In 'The Minority Report', Philip K. Dick delves into a future society where the Precrime Division uses precognitive mutants to foresee and prevent crimes. The story follows John Anderton, the head of Precrime, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy when he is predicted to commit a murder. As Anderton navigates this complex situation, he uncovers the concept of a 'minority report', which challenges the infallibility of the Precrime system and raises questions about free will and the nature of justice.
At the age of 72, U.S. Representative Don Beyer of Virginia enrolled at GMU to pursue a Master’s degree in C.S. with a concentration in Machine Learning.
Rep. Beyer is Vice Chair of the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Caucus & Vice Chair of the NDC’s AI Working Group. He is the author of the AI Foundation Model Transparency Act & a lead cosponsor of the CREATE AI Act, the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act & the Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act.
We hope you tune into this inspiring, nonpartisan conversation with Rep. Beyer about his decision to dive into the deep end of the AI pool & his leadership in bringing that expertise to Capitol Hill.
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