Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at Georgetown's CSET, and Zach Arnold, Analytic Lead also at CSET, dive into the rift between AI ethicists and doomsayers. They highlight the pressing need for a unified approach to AI governance amid rising stakes. The duo discuss the potential for bipartisan cooperation in legislation and the critical role of third-party audits to ensure transparency. They also touch on personal data privacy challenges and the necessity for continuous dialogue on AI’s societal implications, exploring pathways for a safer technological future.