In this episode of Live Players, we’re releasing a conversation between Nathan Labenz of the Cognitive Revolution Podcast and Samo Burja on the strategic dynamics of artificial intelligence through a geopolitical lens. They discuss AI's trajectory, the chip supply chain, US-China relations, and the challenges of AI safety and militarization.
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LINKS:
The Cognitive Revolution Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai
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Nathan Labenz:
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Samo Burja:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samo-burja
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamoBurja
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:11) The evolution and Impact of AI
(03:17) Scientific progress and AI
(09:41) The role of AI scientists
(11:57) Challenges in AI development
(18:24) Sponsor: Brave
(19:27) The economic impact of generative AI
(23:49) The Cambrian Explosion of different definitions of intelligence
(28:23) Strategic advice for national governments on AI
(37:05) US-China economic competition
(40:38) Other live players in the global AI landscape
(41:34) The rise of Indian and European AI giants
(44:51) The origins and implications of US-China AI Rivalry
(46:57) The chip ban and its consequences
(48:57) Strategies for US technological leadership
(50:07) The role of ideological diversity in AI development
(53:53) Avoiding the AI arms race
(57:45) The future of AI: weaponization vs. peaceful applications
(01:12:57) Open source and global coordination
(01:13:56) Generative AI in personal workflows
(01:17:33) Wrap
