Air Street Press State of AI outtakes #3: US politics
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Dec 15, 2024 Explore the dynamic intersection of AI and US politics in the wake of major political shifts. The conversation delves into the complexities of AI regulation amidst changing leadership, focusing on the obstacles posed by bipartisan politics. Discover how evolving state-level laws could redefine the landscape and what this means for both international relations and domestic legislation. This insightful discussion sheds light on the broader implications of these developments in the AI sphere.
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Limited Federal AI Regulations
- Republican deregulation on AI may be less radical than assumed.
- Current US federal AI regulations are limited, focusing mainly on notification for a few labs.
Strategic Cooperation with Safety Institutes
- AI companies cooperate with safety institutes, like USASI and its UK counterpart, for safety and commercial reasons.
- Preemptive testing by these institutes can shield companies from regulatory backlash in case of misuse.
AI and National Security
- AI companies seek closer ties with national security.
- Examples include Meta allowing defense use of LLaMa and OpenAI appointing a former NSA director.