
Lennart Heim
Researcher at the Center for the Governance of AI and author of an AI compute syllabus primer.
Top 10 podcasts with Lennart Heim
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Jun 22, 2023 • 3h 13min
#155 – Lennart Heim on the compute governance era and what has to come after
Lennart Heim, a research fellow at the Center for the Governance of AI, dives into the pressing need for compute governance amid rapid AI advancements. He discusses the potential misuse of AI technologies by malicious actors and the challenges of controlling access to powerful models. With a focus on regulating supercomputers, Lennart explains how restricting chip access may be our best safeguard. He also highlights the geopolitical implications of AI technology and the vital role of skilled individuals in shaping effective governance in this evolving landscape.

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Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 30min
AI Geopolitics in o3's Age with Chris Miller + Lennart Heim
Chris Miller, author of "Chip War" and a technology geopolitics expert, joins Lennart Heim, an information scientist at RAND, to dissect AI's geopolitical landscape. They delve into China's surprising algorithmic advancements and the shifting focus of U.S. export controls. The duo highlights the complex dynamics of AI chip production and the challenges posed by national security concerns. They also explore the evolving AI business models and the need for collaboration amid fierce US-China competition.

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Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 14min
AI Compute 101: The Geopolitics of Giant Models
Lennart Heim, a researcher at the Center for the Governance of AI, and Chris Miller, author of the acclaimed 'Chip War', dive into the intricate world of AI and semiconductor technology. They explore the financial viability of developing AI systems and the fierce competition for specialized chips essential to these technologies. Topics like chip smuggling versus drug smuggling add a humorous twist to their serious discussions on geopolitics and the future of computing. Their insights reveal the complexities of funding and access in today's AI landscape.

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Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 3min
EMERGENCY POD: AI Diffusion Export Controls
Lennart Heim, an information scientist at RAND specializing in AI diffusion export controls, and Jimmy Goodrich, a RAND advisor with insights into AI regulations, discuss critical current events. They explore the Biden administration's export controls, dissecting who is allowed to build data centers amidst U.S.-China competition. The conversation dives into the complexities of AI chip regulation, challenges like chip smuggling, and the geopolitical implications of global data center construction. They highlight the delicate balance between innovation and national security.

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Mar 4, 2025 • 53min
The UAE's AI Ambitions
Georgia Adamson, a Research Associate at the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center, and Lennart Heim, an Associate Information Scientist at RAND, delve into the UAE's ambitious AI initiatives. They discuss the UAE's role as a burgeoning tech investment hub, spotlighting a $100 billion investment vehicle and its partnership with Microsoft and G42. The duo also examines U.S. chip export controls and the implications of AI collaboration with countries like China. They highlight the strategic diplomatic balancing act at play in this fast-evolving landscape.

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Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 22min
Week 1 of the Trump administration, AGI timelines, and DeepSeek
Lennart Heim, Senior Information Scientist at the RAND Corporation, dives into the political landscape surrounding AI during the Trump administration. They discuss the implications of repealing key executive orders, and the ambitious $500 billion Stargate initiative aimed at bolstering U.S. AI infrastructure. The conversation shifts to the evolving timelines for achieving AGI, with a focus on advancements in model training from companies like DeepSeek, and the innovative approach of model distillation enhancing cost-efficiency in AI development.

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Mar 30, 2023 • 48min
Lennart Heim on the AI Triad: Compute, Data, and Algorithms
Lennart Heim joins the podcast to discuss how we can forecast AI progress by researching AI hardware. You can read more about Lennart's work here: https://heim.xyz/about/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 The AI triad
06:26 Modern chip production
15:54 Forecasting AI with compute
27:18 Running out of data?
32:37 Three eras of AI training
37:58 Next chip paradigm
44:21 AI takeoff speeds
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Apr 6, 2023 • 50min
Lennart Heim on Compute Governance
Lennart Heim joins the podcast to discuss options for governing the compute used by AI labs and potential problems with this approach to AI safety. You can read more about Lennart's work here: https://heim.xyz/about/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 AI risk
03:33 Why focus on compute?
11:27 Monitoring compute
20:30 Restricting compute
26:54 Subsidising compute
34:00 Compute as a bottleneck
38:41 US and China
42:14 Unintended consequences
46:50 Will AI be like nuclear energy?
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Jan 17, 2025 • 39min
Lawfare Daily: Janet Egan and Lennart Heim on the AI Diffusion Rule
Janet Egan, a Senior Fellow at CNAS, and Lennart Heim, an AI researcher at RAND, dive into the recent interim final rule on AI diffusion. They unpack its potential impact on global AI development and the delicate balance of national security amid rising competition with China. The guest speakers highlight the tiered export control system, the complexities of technology supply chains, and bipartisan concerns over AI export policies. They also discuss the ongoing U.S.-China AI race, shedding light on strategic choices for stakeholders in this fast-evolving landscape.

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 6min
Lennart Heim on the AI diffusion rule
Lennart Heim, an information scientist at the RAND Corporation specializing in AI governance, delves into the Biden administration’s diffusion framework aimed at regulating advanced AI. He discusses the geopolitical implications of this framework and its potential legacy under different administrations. The conversation highlights the complexities surrounding AI export controls, particularly concerning national security and competition with China. The impact on major companies like NVIDIA and AMD, along with the ethical concerns surrounding global AI distribution, are also key topics.