Moonshots with Peter Diamandis How Governments Should Handle AI Policy & Deepfakes w/ Eric Schmidt | EP #99
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May 2, 2024 
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.
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.
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.
