Artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be achieved by 2042, presenting both extraordinary possibilities and potential challenges.
The competition between the United States and China in the field of AI is the most significant rivalry of our time, requiring management of differences in values and regulations for peaceful coexistence and collaborative problem-solving.
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The Rise of Social Media and AI in Today's World
The podcast episode explores the evolution of social media from a linear feed model to an AI-driven feed that aims to increase engagement and provoke outrage. The guest, Eric Schmidt, discusses the transformative power of AI and its impact on various industries. He emphasizes the need for collective discussions to shape the ethical and regulatory frameworks surrounding AI technologies.
The Potential of Artificial General Intelligence
Eric Schmidt predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be achieved by 2042. AGI refers to intelligent computer systems that can set their own objectives and exhibit human-like capabilities. He acknowledges both the extraordinary possibilities and potential challenges that AGI presents. Schmidt highlights the need for considering the societal implications and regulations governing AGI.
Competition and Collaboration in US-China Relations
Schmidt argues that the competition between the United States and China in the field of AI is the most significant rivalry of our time. He asserts that both countries will be roughly equal in technological advancements in the next five years. He emphasizes that managing the differences in values and regulations between the two nations will be crucial for peaceful coexistence and collaborative problem-solving.
Ethical Dilemmas and Regulation of AI
The podcast delves into the ethical dilemmas and challenges regarding the regulation of AI. Schmidt discusses the difficulties in regulating software and AI advancements due to the rapid spread of technology, porous borders, and hidden research. He emphasizes the necessity of engaging philosophers, technologists, sociologists, and economists in shaping the future of AI and navigating issues related to safety, control, and accountability.
In this episode, Peter and Eric discuss how to successfully run a tech giant like Google, the arms race of AI, and how Quantum tech will change the world.
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09:37 | AI will expand our knowledge of biology
15:19 | Creating algorithms that digitize everything
38:57 | USA v China: who will win the race to AI?
41:20 | The mindset needed to run a company like Google
Eric Schmidt is best known as the CEO of Google from 2001-2011, including Executive Chairman of Google, Alphabet, and later on their Technical Advisor until 2020. He was also on the board of directors at Apple during 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.
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