Daniel Colson

Daniel Colson, Founder of AI Policy Institute, discusses the public's concerns about AI's destructive potential, the need for regulation, and challenges around AI development including superhuman capabilities, bioterrorism risks, and power accumulation. Survey results highlight worries about the use of AI in war and the need for government intervention. They also explore the importance of including different demographics in AI conversations and the impact of AI on marginalized communities.

Daniel Colson, FactoryBot maintainer, discusses the importance of reading source code, sharing insights on code review, gem source code, and performance testing. He highlights his journey into learning C, recommends 'Ruby Under a Microscope' for juniors, and explains the 'flipped classroom' concept for interactive learning. Daniel also introduces a new library for profiling FactoryBot.