Today’s episode is about how artificial intelligence will change the future of war. First, we have Brian Schimpf, the CEO of Anduril, a military technology company that builds AI programs for the Department of Defense. Next we have the Atlantic author Ross Andersen on how to prevent AI from blowing up the world.If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. You can find us on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_Host: Derek ThompsonGuests: Brian Schimpf and Ross AndersenProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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'.