Ross Andersen

Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril, and Ross Andersen, an Atlantic author, dive into the transformative role of AI in warfare. They explore the ethical dilemmas and strategic dynamics of military decision-making in the age of autonomous tech. The conversation touches on the implications of drone warfare, the necessity for accountability in military tech, and how lessons from Ukraine shape future conflict strategies. They also discuss the eerie reality of using AI for high-stakes decisions, raising questions about the balance of power and ethics in modern warfare.

Charlie Warzel, a tech reporter for The Atlantic, alongside contributors Karen Hao and Ross Andersen, delves into the chaotic recent events at OpenAI, including CEO Sam Altman's dramatic firing and near rehiring. They discuss the complex corporate structure of OpenAI, the internal power struggles, and the implications for the future of artificial intelligence. With insights into the push for responsible AGI development, the guests explore the tensions between innovation and safety in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Exploring the fascinating prospect of humans communicating with whales through AI decoding of whale language. Discussing the challenges, potential messages to convey, and considerations for initiating this unprecedented interaction. Investigating the complexities of understanding whale communication, risks of misinterpretation, and the potential knowledge exchange between humans and whales.

Ross Andersen, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the impact of big tech on AI development and policies, including OpenAI's recent changes. They explore AI's historical significance, its impact on jobs and the economy, China's AI development, and the phenomenon of 'foomscrolling'.

Ross Andersen, a senior editor at The Atlantic and author of "Welcome to Pleistocene Park," discusses the ambitious project of resurrecting Ice Age ecosystems in Arctic Siberia with lab-grown woolly mammoths. He explores the complexities of gene editing and the ethical dilemmas in playing God. The conversation also delves into the role of large herbivores in combating climate change and the revolutionary concept of using artificial wombs for gestation. Throughout, Andersen emphasizes the need for long-term thinking in conservation and the impact of human actions on ecosystems.