How to be Critical of AI Hype Cycles and Extinction-Level Threats
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How can we be critical of fear-based AI hype cycles? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently made headlines when he issued a 22-word statement warning of extinction due to the threats posed by AI - but what is Altman referring to, and what did he omit from his argument?
This week, Jamie and Josh offer a critical discourse about the current AI hype cycle, the push for regulation by the most influential tech companies, and how the public's cynicism about emerging technology might support regulatory efforts.
Show Notes
Tech leaders call for a six-month pause
Credits
Hosted by Josh Chapdelaine
Audio edited and mixed by Josh Chapdelaine
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