Listen "The AI Arms Race: Who’s Regulating the Regulators?"
Episode Synopsis
What is the “AI arms race” and why does it matter now?Introduce the idea that AI development is happening faster than laws and ethics can keep up.Topic Breakdown:The Players in the Race:Nation-states: U.S., China, EU, and emerging countriesTech giants: OpenAI, Meta, Google, MicrosoftOpen-source developers and startupsThe Problem with Speed:AI capabilities outpacing governancePotential military and surveillance uses“Move fast, break things” vs. long-term safetyWho’s Regulating? Who’s Not?:U.S. Executive Orders vs. no federal lawEU AI Act: Risk tiers and bansChina’s state-led modelLack of cohesive global governanceTension: Innovation vs. Safety:The case for regulation vs. the fear of stifling innovationPublic trust and misinformationTech leaders calling for pauses while expanding toolsFinal Thoughts:Can we balance progress and protection?What happens if we don’t?Leave listeners with a challenge: How do we choose to influence the future we’re racing toward?
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