

EP 64: Big Tech and US Government Reach Agreement on AI
Jul 24, 2023
A groundbreaking agreement between Big Tech and the U.S. government is set to reshape AI governance. The discussion highlights self-governance initiatives and the surprising absence of key industry players. The podcast also dives into the influence of AI on political campaigns, especially in relation to misinformation and deepfakes, sparking crucial conversations about digital ethics. Key developments, like Twitter's branding shift and WorldCoin's launch, add to the intriguing landscape of AI transformation.
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Voluntary Agreement
- The new agreement between big tech and the US government is a voluntary pledge, not legislation.
- This informal agreement lacks the enforceability of actual government regulation.
Key Players and Absences
- Several major tech companies met with the White House to discuss AI, but some key CEOs were absent.
- The meeting included OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Web Services.
Generative AI Focus
- The companies present at the meeting are primarily leaders in generative AI chat technology.
- This includes creators of ChatGPT, Cloud2, Bard, Pi, BingChat, and Llama2.