The AI Policy Podcast

U.S. Priorities for Domestic and International AI Governance with Ben Buchanan

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Dec 17, 2024
In a captivating conversation, Ben Buchanan, the White House Special Advisor for AI and former Georgetown University professor, sheds light on the Biden administration's key AI initiatives, like the AI Bill of Rights and the AI Safety Institute. He discusses challenges in AI governance, especially concerning national security amidst global competition, particularly with China. Buchanan emphasizes the importance of U.S. data centers and export controls, as well as the administration's diplomatic strategies for international AI collaboration, painting a comprehensive picture of current AI policy.
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INSIGHT

Biden's AI Approach

  • The Biden administration's AI policy encompasses both broad visions and concrete actions.
  • It balances safety and rapid technological advancement.
INSIGHT

Frontier AI Challenge

  • Frontier AI, unlike nuclear or space tech, isn't government-funded, creating control challenges.
  • The National Security Memorandum addresses this shift and its national security implications.
ANECDOTE

AI and Energy Investment

  • Major AI providers plan to invest heavily in data centers and energy.
  • The White House convened AI CEOs and energy stakeholders to address bottlenecks.
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