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Before AGI
Anna Makanju: AI and Government
Aug 9, 2024
Anna Makanju, VP of Global Affairs at OpenAI, brings her expertise from national security and foreign policy to discuss the vital role governments play in AI deployment. She highlights the need for ethical AI practices and the importance of citizen engagement in this dialogue. Anna shares insights from her global tour alongside Sam Altman, addressing how AI intersects with geopolitics, regulatory challenges, and military applications. She emphasizes the urgency of international cooperation in establishing safety norms and navigating the evolving landscape of AI.
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- Governments must actively regulate AI while collaborating with tech companies to maximize societal benefits and mitigate risks.
- Proactive educational initiatives are essential for equipping workers with skills to navigate the changing landscape influenced by AI advancements.
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AI's Impact on Global Governance
The discussion highlights the pressing need for governments to effectively regulate and leverage AI technology to benefit society. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of collaboration between technology companies and governments, as regulatory frameworks alone cannot ensure the technology's positive impacts. Governments serve as major service providers that can use AI to significantly improve citizen welfare, from managing agricultural advice to enhancing public services. The goal is to create a policy infrastructure that enables broad benefits from AI across different countries, particularly in the Global South.
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