Governments are playing a crucial role in ensuring the safe and ethical deployment of AI technologies, protecting citizens while fostering innovation. What steps can policymakers take to safeguard our future? How can we, as citizens, contribute to the conversation and advocate for beneficial AI practices?

Anna Makanju, VP of Global Affairs at OpenAI, has extensive experience in national security and foreign policy roles across the U.S. government, UN, NATO, and Facebook. In this episode, Anna discusses her global tour with Sam Altman, her journey to her current role, and the steps governments can take to ensure a safe AI future.

3:18 - Anna and OpenAI’s goals

8:23 - Sam’s tour and government's role

19:25 - AI and the government

38:48 - AI and the military

51:25 - Anna’s time in the government

55:52 - Geopolitics of AI

1:04:28 - AI safety and the future

1:14:50 - Conclusion and the last question

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