The AI Policy Podcast

Discussion of AI developments in 2024, potential breakthroughs and the future of AI. Exploring investment in AI startups and its implications, as well as the role of AI in elections. Italy's role in AI policy development, the G7 summit, and national security concerns surrounding AI.

2023 was a significant year for AI. The hosts discuss the rapid advancements and impact of AI technology, including the exponential growth of chat GPT with a hundred million monthly active users. They also cover the release of updated versions of chat GPT with image recognition capabilities and breakthroughs in AI-driven video generation. The podcast delves into the need for AI regulation and addresses potential existential risks. It also highlights the AI safety summit at Bletchley Park and the EU AI Act. In addition, the podcast explores developments in AI and national security, focusing on autonomy and the Replicator Initiative. The shift in US and allied export controls on semiconductors to hinder China's progress in AI technology is also discussed.

CSIS’ Gregory C. Allen, Director of the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies, is joined by cohost H. Andrew Schwartz on a deep dive into the world of AI policy. Every two weeks, join for insightful discussions regarding AI policy regulation, innovation, national security, and geopolitics. The AI Policy Podcast is by the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at CSIS, a bipartisan think-tank in Washington, D.C.