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AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance

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May 13, 2023 • 8min

Choking off China’s Access to the Future of AI

The podcast discusses the new export controls policy on AI and semiconductor technologies announced by the Biden administration. It explores the impact of these controls on US-China relations and the criticism received by the administration. The podcast also delves into the actions taken by the US government to control key technologies in the global semiconductor supply chain. It highlights the new export controls' impact on China's AI and semiconductor industries, as well as the growing divide between the US and China in the field of AI.
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May 13, 2023 • 36min

The State of AI in Different Countries — An Overview

This podcast discusses the potential impact of AI regulation on technological advancement, focusing on the United States and its dominance in AI development. It explores hindrances in China's progress and the global AI landscape. The podcast also examines the state of AI research across countries, highlighting China's leadership in publications. It discusses the advantage of data in China and the semiconductor supply chain dominated by the US. The significance of knowledge diffusion and AI progress on countries is explored, along with the issue of plagiarism in AI research and the growing trend of global AI regulation.
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May 13, 2023 • 21min

Racing Through a Minefield: The AI Deployment Problem

The podcast explores the challenges of developing and deploying powerful AI systems without causing global catastrophe. It discusses the need for cautious decision making, threat assessment, and global monitoring. It also explores the importance of collaboration, information sharing, and utilizing AI for threat assessment and risk mitigation.
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May 13, 2023 • 25min

Primer on AI Chips and AI Governance

This podcast explores the regulation of AI chips in governing frontier AI development. It discusses challenges in regulating data and algorithms, the global supply chain in manufacturing AI chips, and the potential for government regulation of AI chip quantities. It also covers the assembly process and selling of AI chips, the dominance of US companies in the market, and the scale and cost of chip fabrication factories.
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May 13, 2023 • 36min

Historical Case Studies of Technology Governance and International Agreements

This podcast discusses historical case studies that can inform AI governance. It explores the governance of nuclear technology, the differences between AI and nuclear technology, proposals for international control of nuclear energy, reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation, the impact of general purpose technologies on military affairs, and the outcomes of the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols.
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May 13, 2023 • 32min

What Does It Take to Catch a Chinchilla? Verifying Rules on Large-Scale Neural Network Training via Compute Monitoring

This podcast explores the importance of enforcing rules on developing advanced machine learning systems. It discusses the dangers of ML chip development, proposes a system design for verifying compliance with neural network training rules, and explores measures for secure machine learning training.
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May 13, 2023 • 31min

A Tour of Emerging Cryptographic Technologies

A podcast explores the impact of emerging cryptographic technologies, including blockchain-based technologies and computing on confidential data. It discusses the historical significance, future impact, political implications, and challenges of these technologies. Topics covered include public key cryptography, digital signatures, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, zero-knowledge proofs, smart contracts, homomorphic encryption, and secure multi-party computation. It also delves into the evolution of encryption in messaging services, the role of digital signatures, and the importance of cryptographic technologies such as public keys, hash functions, and timestamping. The concept of homomorphic encryption is also explored.
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May 13, 2023 • 3min

OpenAI Charter

Exploring the refined strategy of the OpenAI Charter for safe & beneficial AGI deployment. Focus on broad benefits, long-term safety, technical leadership, & cooperative orientation for humanity's benefit.
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May 13, 2023 • 10min

12 Tentative Ideas for Us AI Policy

A discussion on 12 US AI policy ideas to improve outcomes, covering topics such as governance, advanced AI regulation, harm tracking, and emergency shutdown mechanisms.
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May 13, 2023 • 1h 15min

Let’s Think About Slowing Down AI

Exploring the debate on slowing down AI progress to prevent future risks, debunking the idea of technological inevitability, and discussing the risks and rationality of AI development. Navigating ethical challenges in technological advancements and the dilemma of building AI weapons. Delving into the strategic implications and complexities of slowing AI progress for a secure future.

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