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Washington Post Drama, OpenAI IPO Rumblings, and Guest Scott Wiener
Jun 18, 2024
California State Senator Scott Wiener joins the conversation, diving into the turmoil at The Washington Post and its implications for journalism. He shares insights about his efforts to regulate AI, facing pushback from the tech industry. The chat also touches on OpenAI’s potential IPO and its new board member from the NSA, spotlighting the growing debate over AI governance. With disinformation concerns affecting media stability, they explore the fragile relationship between regulation and innovation in Silicon Valley.
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- Proposed AI regulation bill in California introduces safety standards for AI companies, requiring evaluations for large models.
- Debate surrounds regulation of technology, emphasizing need for safety evaluations in AI development.
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The AI Regulation Bill: Ensuring Safety in AI Development
The AI regulation bill in California aims to establish safety standards for AI companies, requiring them to conduct safety evaluations for models larger than 10 to the 26th flop costing over $100 million to train. The bill includes measures to prevent catastrophic harm, ensure systems can be shut down, and report on safety tests. Proposed amendments provide more flexibility in size thresholds, require safety audits starting in 2028, and enhance whistleblower protections.
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