Macro Musings with David Beckworth Dean Ball on the Past, Present, and Future of AI
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Mar 10, 2025 
Dean Ball, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center, takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the AI landscape. He discusses the revolutionary advancements spurred by companies like DeepSeek and the implications of cutting-edge AI models, including Musk's Grok 3. The conversation touches on the intricate web of state regulations affecting algorithmic fairness and the role of AI in transforming education. Ball also explores the potential dangers of self-aware AI, urging a careful approach to governance as we shape the future of this powerful technology.
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Dean's AI Journey
- Dean Ball's interest in AI began in childhood, separate from his professional career.
- He entered the policy discussion after observing flawed ideas gaining traction.
DeepSeek's Impact
- DeepSeek, a subsidiary of Chinese hedge fund High Flyer, impressed with lower AI model training costs and open-source releases.
- Their innovations in model creation and reinforcement learning algorithms are significant.
OpenAI's Leadership and R1
- OpenAI leads in AI development with reasoning models using reinforcement learning, like the O1 model based on the Visa alien.
- DeepSeek's R1 model revealed this algorithm, causing a stir at OpenAI.