Show Notes
LLMs are advancing faster than any regulatory framework can track. So how should we govern AI? And with US midterms coming up, what should voters prioritize?
The question of who should control oversight, and how, is one of the most consequential debates of our time, and it cuts straight across party lines. And when the global AI race isn’t slowing down, even state-level policies could have global implications. Two guests help us explore the balancing act between safety & social protections and correctly pacing innovation.
Dr. Alondra Nelson tells Dan about how she approached crafting the AI Bill of Rights for the Biden Administration, and what good policy goals look like when it comes to AI.
Tech policy expert and innovation advocate Jessica Melugin makes the case for caution when it comes to setting new precedents.
Plus, Dan speaks with New Yorkers about their priorities for AI ahead of the midterms.
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