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Alex Wang

CEO of Scale AI, a company aiming to be the world's data foundry for AI. He has worked with the DoD and focuses on the national security implications of AI.

Top 5 podcasts with Alex Wang

Ranked by the Snipd community
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122 snips
Sep 24, 2024 • 31min

Human Data is Key to AI: Alex Wang from Scale AI

In this discussion with Alex Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, he shares insights on the essential role of frontier data in harnessing the potential of AI. He addresses the evolution of language models and the necessity for innovative data strategies. Alex navigates the competition between tech giants and smaller labs, revealing how regulatory hurdles impact AI development. He also discusses the risks and rewards of investing in AI, while highlighting the transformative influence of open-source models on the industry.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 60min

20VC: Scale's Alex Wang on Why Data Not Compute is the Bottleneck to Foundation Model Performance, Why AI is the Greatest Military Asset Ever, Is China Really Two Years Behind the US in AI and Why the CCPs Industrial Approach is Better than Anyone Else's

Alex Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, delves into the critical role data plays in AI's future performance. He argues that data, not compute, is the main bottleneck for foundation models. The discussion pivots to AI as a formidable military asset, potentially surpassing nuclear weapons, and examines China's approach to industrial policy in AI development. Wang challenges the notion that China lags behind the U.S. in AI, exploring innovations in the Chinese EV market and the implications of these geopolitical dynamics.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 5min

Scale's Alex Wang on the US-China AI Race

Alex Wang, CEO of Scale AI and former DoD collaborator, dives into the high-stakes AI race between the US and China. He highlights three critical barriers to achieving AGI and discusses how they might be overcome. The conversation reveals China's strengths and weaknesses in this tech showdown. Wang emphasizes the national security implications of AI advancements and argues for a unified approach to innovation without stifling creativity. Additionally, he proposes methods to safeguard AI development from espionage while fostering growth.
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19 snips
Apr 16, 2024 • 28min

How AI adds to human potential: (LIVE) with Scale AI’s Alex Wang and Intel’s Lama Nachman

In a lively discussion, Alex Wang, co-founder of Scale AI and a former MIT dropout, teams up with Lama Nachman, Intel's director of AI systems research. They dive into the rapid evolution of generative AI and its potential to enrich human creativity rather than replace it. The duo tackles challenges like deepfakes and the importance of critical thinking in a tech-driven world. They also address privacy concerns and the need for regulation, emphasizing a balanced approach to harnessing AI's benefits while mitigating its risks.
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Dec 24, 2023 • 15min

Bonus: Advice For Artificial Intelligence Founders Ft. Marc Andreessen, Emad Mostaque, Alex Wang, More

Marc Andreessen, expert in the AI industry, gives advice for AI founders. Emad Mostaque discusses the ethics of AI. Alex Wang talks about the progress and development of AI. Topics include the state of AI's progress, society's model of computing, how smart AI can get, AI in the Metaverse, and what if AI goes rogue.