Fault Lines

In this episode, join Jessica and Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) and former Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, to discuss the implications of AI in warfare and what that means for U.S. national security in the near future.What could happen if the U.S. falls behind in tech competition? How will AI change warfare in the next five to ten years? How should the U.S. think about countries with different ethical considerations about AI?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Learn more about Mr. Ylli Bajraktari and the SCSP here:https://www.scsp.ai/ylli-bajraktari/ https://www.scsp.ai/Follow our experts on Twitter: @NotTVJessJones @Ylli_BajraktariLike what we’re doing here?Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Morgan and Dr. Gary Marcus, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU, CEO of Geometric Intelligence, and the Founder and Executive Chairman of Robust AI, discuss how Dr. Marcus got involved in artificial intelligence from a young age and the multifaceted risks and opportunities AI poses.How does AI relate to natural intelligence and cognitive science? Where is AI headed - in a positive or negative direction? What are the biggest dangers and risks that AI poses and are any of these going undiscussed?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Learn more about Dr. Marcus’s work here:https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/what-if-generative-ai-turned-outhttps://garymarcus.substack.com/p/automatic-disinformation-threatensFollow our experts on Twitter:@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lester and Dr. Charles Clancy, SVP and Chief Futurist of MITRE, as well as head of MITRE Labs, discuss the ideal regulatory framework for AI, what Congress should be doing to enforce AI regulation, and how AI is being used to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.How can we balance the regulatory side and innovation side of AI at both the federal level and state level? What has been AI’s impact in cyber warfare? How can we close the workforce gaps in AI and cybersecurity?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Learn more about MITRE’s work on AI regulation below:https://www.mitre.org/news-insights/publication/sensible-regulatory-framework-ai-security Follow our experts on Twitter:@lestermunsonLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jamil and Michèle Flournoy discuss how the Department of Defense should weigh the threats and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, what the future of autonomous weapons looks like, and how we can win the tech race with China.Is AI a net threat or a net opportunity for the U.S.? Is the Department of Defense AI ready? Should we be more concerned about China or killer robots?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Follow our experts on Twitter:@jamil_n_jaffer@micheleflournoyLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution, Jess speaks with NSC Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology, Ms. Anne Neuberger. In this episode, Jess and Ms. Neuberger outline the Biden Administration’s AI efforts, including the White House's recent announcement of a  pledge made by leading private sector companies on mitigating AI's risks and an upcoming EO.How does DNSA Neuberger see the U.S. government working with the international community to develop smart AI policy? How does DNSA Neuberger think the government can ensure it is putting forward policies and regulations that do not stifle innovation but address concerns? What does DNSA Neuberger think about China's current and future AI capabilities?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Want to learn more about this topic and the latest AI commitment in industry? https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/21/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-secures-voluntary-commitments-from-leading-artificial-intelligence-companies-to-manage-the-risks-posed-by-ai/ Follow our experts on Twitter:@NotTVJessJonesLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution, Morgan Viña speaks with Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. In this episode, Morgan and Ms. Gordon help break down how AI impacts U.S. interests and the current capabilities of AI in the defense sector.What does the future of the IC and the defense sector look like with the emergence of AI? What defense capabilities are enhanced by the incorporation of AI? How is artificial intelligence impacting U.S. relationships with both allies and adversaries? Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Want to learn more about this topic? https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Artificial-Intelligence/Follow our experts on Twitter:@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, for our special summer series, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution, Les is joined by deepfake technology expert Professor Hany Farid, who teaches at the University of California, Berkeley. Les and Professor Farid discuss the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence images, the possibility of multilateral regulation, and the need for social media companies to work cooperatively to flag AI-generated content.Where does the liability fall when using other people’s images and likeness without permission? How has deepfake technology advanced so rapidly? How concerned should the U.S. be with the tech competition with China?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Want to learn more about this topic? Check out Professor Hany Farid’s website: https://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/people/hany-farid  Follow our experts on Twitter:@lestermunsonLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution, is part II of Jamil's conversation with Dr. Stephen Wolfram, founder of Mathematica and Wolfram Research and all-around AI expert on the complexities of AI and potential regulation. Dr. Wolfram talks about AI free will, the moral complexities of AI’s decision making, and how AI can streamline supply chains.Should we be worried about AI developing its own free will? How much decision-making power can we leave to AI on its own, if any? How would the government begin to regulate AI? Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Want to learn more about this topic? Check out Dr. Stephen Wolfram’s website: https://www.stephenwolfram.com/ Follow our experts on Twitter:@jamil_n_jaffer@stephen_wolframLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, to kick off our special summer series, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution, Jamil is joined by Dr. Stephen Wolfram, founder of Mathematica and Wolfram Research, creator of the Wolfram Language, author of, What is Chat GPT Doing… and Why Does it Work?, and all-around AI expert to dissect the complexities of artificial intelligence. Dr. Wolfram explains the origins of AI, how computational systems operate, and the ways that large language models are able to generate lively essays. Are computers able to learn? How does AI generate human-like essays? What is the difference between computational systems and the human brain?Tune into Fault Lines all summer to hear from more AI experts as part of, Breaking Barriers: Understanding the AI Revolution!Want to learn more about this topic? Check out Dr. Stephen Wolfram’s website: https://www.stephenwolfram.com/ Follow our experts on Twitter:@jamil_n_jaffer@stephen_wolframLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Morgan, Jamil, and Les discuss China’s growing influence in Latin America after Guatemalan Presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo advocated for expanding relations with China. This statement, combined with Brazil considering substituting the dollar for the yen and Honduras revoking its recognition of Taiwan, shows that states in the global south are trending away from the USWhat should the US do to counter China’s growing influence? Following the Chinese spy base in Cuba, does the Biden Administration need to enforce red lines in the region? Has the U.S. devoted enough military and economic resources to Latin America? How can the U.S. be a better neighbor?Hear our experts debate these issues and more in less than 10 minutes on our latest episode of Fault Lines!Watch our experts debate on YouTube here!: https://youtu.be/eGpee0fLkK0Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/surprise-guatemalan-presidential-contender-pitches-closer-china-ties-2023-06-27/ https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/economic-displacement-chinas-growing-influence-latin-america Follow our experts on Twitter:@lestermunson@jamil_n_jaffer@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.And don’t forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.