Sarah West
Co-director of the AI Now Institute, focusing on the political and economic power of the AI industry and the societal impacts of large-scale AI infrastructure.
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Jun 25, 2023 • 2h 23min
AI Hype Machine w/ Meredith Whittaker, Ed Ongweso, and Sarah West
Featuring Meredith Whittaker, Edward Ongweso Jr., and Sarah Myers West on the mundane dystopia concealed beneath the AI hype machine.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 21: The True Meaning of 'Open Source' (feat. Sarah West and Andreas Liesenfeld), November 20 2023
Sarah West and Andreas Liesenfeld join hosts Alex and Emily to discuss the true meaning of 'open source' in software companies. They explore the need for transparency in AI systems, challenges in finding and evaluating open source alternatives, limitations of AI capability indexes, the importance of regulating technology, and the debate on fair use of copyrighted material.
Nov 12, 2025 • 51min
What Are the Implications if the AI Boom Turns to Bust?
This discussion features Ryan Cummings, Chief of Staff at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research; Sarah West, Co-director of the AI Now Institute; and journalist Brian Merchant. They explore whether the AI investment surge indicates a bubble poised to burst. Topics include the financing behind AI developments, potential economic repercussions, and how such a crash could impact narratives around AI and geopolitics. They suggest possible policy responses, including stronger social safety nets and antitrust measures, emphasizing the need for public-interest frameworks.
