The AI Policy Podcast Grok 3, DOGE, and Xi Jinping's Meeting with DeepSeek
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Feb 25, 2025 This intriguing discussion unveils xAI's new Grok 3 models and their implications for AI performance. It delves into the effects of DOGE on the federal AI workforce and highlights the competitive landscape against established giants. Additionally, the episode covers Xi Jinping's meeting with Chinese AI executives, pointing to significant geopolitical dynamics. Lastly, it introduces the groundbreaking Evo-2 model that revolutionizes genetic prediction, raising critical discussions about the regulation of genetic technologies.
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Podcast Topics
- The podcast will discuss xAI's Grok 3, the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) impact on the federal AI workforce, and Xi Jinping's meeting with Chinese AI company executives.
- It will also cover the Evo-2 model and its implications for biology.
Grok 3's Development
- XAI's Grok 3 model was trained on an upgraded Colossus supercomputer, the most powerful on Earth.
- It uses a significant amount of energy, running entirely on diesel fuel, raising environmental concerns.
Benchmarks vs. Real-World Performance
- Grok 3's performance raises questions about whether benchmarks accurately reflect real-world user experience with AI models.
- There's speculation that optimizing for benchmarks might not translate to genuine intelligence.