The prevalence of misinformation, disinformation, and foreign interference has been impactful in destabilizing democracies even before the emergence of deepfakes and advanced synthetic media. To address the challenges posed by deepfakes, empowering citizens to be discerning, promoting local journalism coverage, implementing fact-checking frameworks by independent bodies, and encouraging critical thinking are crucial. The increasing sophistication of AI tools highlights the necessity for rigorous problem-solving efforts beyond surface-level solutions.
This week, we host a cultural exchange. Kevin and Casey show off their Canadian paraphernalia to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and he shows off what he’s doing to position Canada as a leader in A.I. Then, the OpenAI whistle-blower Daniel Kokotajlo speaks in one of his first public interviews about why he risked almost $2 million in equity to warn of what he calls the reckless culture inside that company.
Guests:
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
- Daniel Kokotajlo, a former researcher in OpenAI’s governance division
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