Ian (Iain) Thompson

Iain Thompson, a veteran UK tech journalist, joins Jason Hiner, an AI-focused editor, and Owen Thomas, managing editor of the San Francisco Business Times. They explore whether we’re in an AI gold rush or heading for a crash. Discussion covers the potential benefits of smaller AI models versus massive data centers, the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, and the geopolitical race between the US and China. They also touch on quirky AI holiday uses and the ramifications of recent social media policies.

Ian Thompson, a UK-born tech journalist and skeptic, shares his insights alongside Jason Hiner, an AI-focused editor, and Owen Thomas, a business journalist analyzing AI's economic impact. They dive deep into whether we are in an AI bubble or a healthy evolution and discuss the rise of smaller AI models challenging data center dominance. The conversation also touches on AI’s role in medicine, the geopolitical AI arms race, and the ethical considerations surrounding social media regulations and privacy in the age of AI.