AI's Impact on Geopolitics

"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg

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:

Twitter (Podcast): https://twitter.com/cogrev_podcast

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/

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