ChinaTalk Emergency Pod: AI Executive Order!
Nov 1, 2023
Vivek Chilukuri, a technology and national security director at CNAS, is joined by his colleagues Bill Drexel and Tim Fist, both AI analysts. They dive into Biden's sweeping executive order aimed at AI safety, touching on the complexities of immigration and federal hiring for AI talent. The trio debates the risks of AI intertwined with biological data and the challenges of regulating open-source models. With humor and insight, they navigate the intricate landscape of AI governance, particularly contrasting U.S. and Chinese approaches.
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Immigration Reform
- Streamline the visa process for attracting and retaining top AI talent.
- Prioritize fixing visa challenges to keep foreign talent in the US.
Visa Renewal Disruption
- Tim Fisk had to take a two-week trip to Brazil due to visa renewal requirements.
- He highlights the disruption caused by having to leave the US for visa renewals.
AI Safety Focus
- AI safety is heavily weighted in the executive order, with Commerce playing a central role.
- The focus is on dual-use foundation models, especially in bio and cyber.