In a vibrant discussion, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and a leading voice on AI, shares his insights on AI policy and the challenges governments face in regulating rapid technological growth. He emphasizes the dual nature of AI’s impact, highlighting its potential to combat misinformation while addressing the rising threat from deepfakes. Schmidt also stresses the urgency for coherent regulations to ensure AI technologies align with societal values, especially concerning national security and the evolving landscape of social media.
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AI's Shift to Action
AI will shift from language-to-language to language-to-action.
Expect an explosion of digital power as AI automates complex tasks through verbal commands.
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AI Safety Concerns
Current LLMs are concerning, especially with recursive self-improvement.
Unplugging AI systems might be necessary when they reach critical thresholds, like inventing languages.
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China's AI Development
China's AI development faces hardware limitations due to chip restrictions.
They will likely compensate by increasing financial investment in AI development.
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In this episode, recorded during Abundance360 2024, Peter and Eric discuss AI policy, government struggles, and AI’s global impact.
06:33 | AI's Power and Impact Today
15:03 | AI and the Fight Against Misinformation
27:12 | Government Struggles with Rapid Tech Growth
Eric Schmidt is best known as the CEO of Google from 2001-2011, including as the Executive Chairman of Google, Alphabet, and later as their Technical Advisor until 2020. He was also on the board of directors at Apple from 2006-2009 and is currently the Chairman of the board of directors at the Broad Institute. From 2019 to 2021, Eric chaired the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. He’s also a founding partner at Investment Endeavors, a VC firm.
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