The Times Tech Podcast
Sam Altman reflects on AI, Meta scraps fact-checkers, and data centres in outer space?
Jan 10, 2025
In this conversation, Philip Johnston, Co-founder and CEO of Lumen Orbit, dives into the ambitious project of building data centers in space. He discusses the challenges and potential of such futuristic infrastructure to support the growing demands of the internet and AI. The talk also touches on Sam Altman's insights on the rapid evolution of AGI and Mark Zuckerberg's controversial decision to eliminate fact-checkers at Meta, sparking a debate about social media's role in content moderation and political discourse.
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- Sam Altman highlights the complexities and internal conflicts in AI development as critical issues in achieving AGI.
- Mark Zuckerberg's shift to community-driven content moderation at Meta raises significant concerns about misinformation and accountability.
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