Ben Buchanan

Biden administration's actions to curb China's access to American data for national security. Executive order on data transfers. Concerns about China's connected vehicles. Legislative measures to protect American data. Risks of geolocation data exploitation by adversaries. Implications of AI reporting requirements. Upcoming deadlines for AI executive order implementation.

In a captivating conversation, Ben Buchanan, the White House Special Advisor for AI and former Georgetown University professor, sheds light on the Biden administration's key AI initiatives, like the AI Bill of Rights and the AI Safety Institute. He discusses challenges in AI governance, especially concerning national security amidst global competition, particularly with China. Buchanan emphasizes the importance of U.S. data centers and export controls, as well as the administration's diplomatic strategies for international AI collaboration, painting a comprehensive picture of current AI policy.

Dmitri Alperovitch interviews Dr. Ben Buchanan, White House Special Advisor on AI, about the risks and benefits of AI, the US government's goals with the President's Executive Order on AI, concerns about evil people misusing AI, requirements for reporting developments in foundational models, maintaining US technological leadership, open source AI models, international AI strategy, using AI in the US government, the mission of the AI Safety Review Board, and US government's concerns about China's use of AI.

Ben Buchanan, White House Special Adviser on AI, discusses the implications of President Biden's executive order on AI. Topics include the future impact on AI use, the need for congressional codification, US vision for AI policy, and the complementary nature of the US executive order and the EU AI Act.

Veterinary experts Dr. Piper Norton, Dr. Ben Buchanan, and Dr. Jerome Kotzur delve into the intriguing world of equine anhidrosis, a condition that hampers horses' ability to sweat, especially in humid climates. They discuss the anatomy of sweat glands, potential genetic factors, and the necessity of early intervention. The trio also highlights the importance of a holistic management strategy, addressing the role of the microbiome and new treatment advancements. Their insights connect research in human physiology to better equine health practices.

Ben Buchanan, White House Special Advisor for AI, discusses AI innovation and regulation, highlighting collaborations with leading companies and the government's focus on making AI live up to its reputation. Topics include enforcing laws on discrimination, competition between Chinese and US AI approaches, tech talent programs, AI regulation, OpenAI collaboration, risks in healthcare AI, and legal issues in AI innovation.

White House Special Advisor on AI Ben Buchanan discusses the challenges and progress in AI governance. Topics include balancing innovation with national security concerns, educating lawmakers on AI complexities, addressing safety risks like bias in algorithms, and exploring AI's advancements in biology and scientific innovation. The podcast highlights the potential benefits of AI in tackling complex problems and teases future conversations on the topic.

Ben Buchanan, author of the AI Triad framework, discusses the inputs powering machine learning: algorithms, data, and compute. The podcast explores the impact of these components on national security strategy, the disparities between machine learning and traditional programming, and the application of machine learning in national security, robotics, and AI advancements.

Ben Buchanan, cybersecurity and statecraft scholar, discusses his book 'The Hacker and the State' and topics such as name-and-shame indictments, motives behind state-sponsored cyber operations, home field advantage in cyberspace, the mystery of the Shadow Brokers, the effectiveness of indictments in deterring hacking, Russian interference in elections, exposure as a harm in geopolitical hacking, trends in geopolitical hacking, and the need for red lines to deter cyber attacks.

Explore the AI Triad of algorithms, data, and computing power in shaping national security policy. Understand the shift from traditional algorithms to machine learning models. Discover how neural networks enable predictive analytics for national security. Dive into the importance of quality training data in machine learning systems. Learn about the impact of computing power on AI advancements.