This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1042: Well Played Astronomer - The Stats Behind Google's AI Mode Search
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Jul 28, 2025 
This week, Molly White, a Web3 critic, Janko Roettgers, a media tech journalist, and Jacob Ward, author of 'The Loop', explore the multifaceted landscape of AI and technology. They discuss the imminent launch of GPT-5 and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI-generated content, including implications for creators. The conversation also touches on the need for robust regulations to mitigate risks in AI, alongside the effects of TikTok's uncertain future and the cybersecurity challenges posed by hackers exploiting vulnerabilities.
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AI Hype and PR Strategy
- Sam Altman's excitement over GPT-5 is met with skepticism due to recurring hype cycles in AI releases.
- The AI industry's PR strategy often includes hyping capabilities while warning of potential dangers to inoculate public response.
US AI Action Plan Risks
- The new US AI action plan removes many regulations, privileging innovation over precaution.
- It risks ideological meddling, potentially hurting American AI by enforcing biased content restrictions.
Protect Cognitive Liberty in AI
- Work backwards from human values to shape AI regulation.
- Protect cognitive liberty as a human right against manipulation and surveillance.
