Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova America’s New AI Strategy
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Jul 31, 2025 This discussion dives into the recently introduced U.S. AI Action Plan, highlighting its mixed reception. The hosts explore the race against China in AI development and the inherent biases in AI models. They'll unpack the battle between open-source and proprietary frameworks, emphasizing the complexities of increasing AI transparency. Celebrity poker dynamics are likened to AI competition, while the ethical challenges and safety concerns in AI development raise important questions about the future of technology.
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Maria's Poker Championship Prep
- Maria Konnikova shares her experience preparing for the 25K NBC Heads Up Poker Championship with coaching from Kevin Rabichow.
- The head-to-head format increases variance heavily, making card distribution crucial to winning.
US AI Plan Frames a Race
- The US AI action plan is framed as a geopolitical race primarily against China to secure AI leadership.
- This framing highlights the strategic priority over cooperative global AI safety measures.
AI Safety vs Competitive Race
- Even AI safety advocates like Zvi Mowshowitz acknowledge a race dynamic that complicates cautious AI development.
- Centralized control might aid caution but is unlikely given competitive pressures especially regarding China.