POLITICO Tech A skeptical take on Vance’s AI agenda
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Feb 13, 2025 Alondra Nelson, a professor and co-author of President Biden's AI Bill of Rights, shares her insights on AI policy after attending Vice President JD Vance's speech in Paris. Nelson discusses the contrasting views on AI safety and its impact on the workforce, emphasizing the need for integrating workers' rights into AI legislation. She critiques the America-first strategy, highlighting concerns over bias and censorship in emerging technologies while advocating for balanced regulation that fosters innovation and protects rights.
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Vance's AI Focus
- J.D. Vance focused on AI opportunity, not safety, and criticized overregulation.
- He believes concerns about AI safety primarily come from established tech companies.
Bias vs. Speech
- Vance criticized ideological bias in AI algorithms, citing examples like George Washington being portrayed as Black.
- He sees tension between preventing bias and protecting free speech in AI policy.
Warning to EU
- Vance warned against overregulation of U.S. tech companies by foreign governments, particularly the EU's digital markets regulations.
- He urged an approach of optimism, not trepidation, towards AI.