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Is That Legal? Plus, DeepSeek and the A.I. Bubble.
Feb 1, 2025
Dahlia Lithwick, a senior editor at Slate and host of Amicus, discusses the legal complexities of Donald Trump's executive orders and their clash with existing laws. Ed Zitron, host of Better Offline, dives into how the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, threatens to deflate America’s AI bubble. They analyze the overhyping of AI by tech moguls and the gap between public expectations versus actual capabilities of generative AI. The duo calls attention to the industry’s unsustainable trends and the possible ramifications of a bubble burst in tech.
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- The legality of Trump’s executive orders raises concerns about governmental overreach and their efficacy as binding legal instruments.
- DeepSeek's emergence as a competitive AI model from China disrupts the American tech sector, challenging prevailing assumptions about innovation resources.
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The Legal Ambiguity of Executive Orders
Executive orders from the Trump administration raised significant concerns about their legality, emphasizing that these documents often act more as letters of intent rather than binding legal instruments. Observers noted that treating executive orders as enforceable laws could lead to paralysis in government operations. For instance, the administration's attempts to freeze federal spending were criticized, with legal experts suggesting such actions may violate established laws like the Impoundment Control Act. The dialogue highlighted a broader issue of governmental overreach and the potential for executive orders to be used as tools for political maneuvering rather than legitimate governance.
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