Until this year, Tim Wu was Special Assistant to President Biden for competition and tech policy. One of the leading thinkers in progressive approach to antitrust, Tim has since returned to Columbia Law School, where he is the Julius Silver Professor of Law, Science and Technology. Since leaving government, Tim has been offering his thoughts on how the government should regulate artificial intelligence.Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Senior Editor at Lawfare, spoke with Tim about his experience in government, whether he's concerned about AI's existential risks, and what his priorities would be for making sure that AI serves society's, and not just the private sector's, interests. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating discussion, Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research, shares insights on AI's transformative potential across various fields. Ajeya Cotra sheds light on advanced AI risks, while Sarah Guo emphasizes its democratizing capabilities. Eugenia Kuyda dives into ethical considerations surrounding AI companions, and Jack Clark speaks on AI safety in coding. Dan Hendrycks discusses geopolitical concerns, and Marc Raibert warns against overregulation of AI in robotics. Tim Wu brings forward the need for effective AI policy as the panel navigates the promise and peril of this technology.

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