Critical AI

As Donald Trump prepares for a second presidency, the tech world is abuzz with speculation about his administration’s approach to artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. In this episode, we dissect the latest White House appointments—featuring figures like David Sacks, Michael Kratsios, Sriram Krishnan, and Elon Musk—and explore the complex power dynamics shaping policy decisions.Join us as we investigate:Leadership Battles: How do personalities clash and collaborate in the pursuit of AI and crypto advancements?Policy Efficacy: Are ambitious initiatives overshadowed by internal conflicts and limited authority?Regulatory Challenges: Balancing innovation with ethical oversight in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.Global Implications: The U.S. stance on international competition and the risks of protectionism.From potential conflicts of interest and bureaucratic inefficiencies to the influence of commercial giants like Elon Musk, we provide an in-depth analysis of what Trump’s second term could mean for the future of AI and cryptocurrency in America. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, policy wonk, or simply curious about the intersection of politics and technology, this episode offers critical insights into the forces shaping tomorrow’s digital frontier.Read the full article on the Handy AI Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's return to the presidency shifts AI policy toward deregulation and defense applications. This episode dissects the implications: accelerated AI in military, surveillance, policing; diminished ethical oversight; risks like privacy breaches, biased algorithms, AI arms race with China; lack of support for workers displaced by AI automation. Explore how ethics, regulation, and worker protections may be neglected in favor of profit and control, and what this means for the future of AI.Read more and stay up to date on handyai.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Model collapse guts AI's intelligence as it feeds on its own output. Training on AI-generated junk reduces models to echo chambers, detached from reality. Culprits are statistical approximation errors, functional expressivity limits, and flawed learning procedures. We can fix this mess with rigorous data curation, model distillation, and human oversight.Read more on the Handy AI Substack newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the voracious energy consumption of large language models (LLMs). These AI systems consume massive amounts of electricity during training and inference. A single training run for a model like GPT-3 uses around 1,287 MWh of electricity—equivalent to the carbon emissions from 550 round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco. Inference amplifies the problem, with ChatGPT's monthly energy usage ranging from 1 to 23 million kWh.The energy appetite of LLMs mirrors the cryptocurrency mining crisis, consuming enormous power with questionable societal benefits. Closed-source models like GPT-4o and Gemini hide their energy usage, hindering regulation and public accountability. The unchecked expansion of LLMs threatens global efforts to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change. It's time to confront the dangerous appetite of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI bias lurks beneath the surface of our increasingly automated world. As algorithms continue to make decisions that impact human lives, the potential for discrimination grows and grows. It’s important to understand why this is happening and how companies (and individuals) can continue efforts to mitigate.Otherwise we risk a world where AI’s negative effects on society hit on a deeper level that is less obvious — but more harmful.Read more about AI bias (and other fun things) at handyai.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month, OpenAI announced o1, a new AI model series designed to "reason" through complex problems before responding. This release marks a shift in OpenAI's approach, moving beyond simply scaling up model size to fundamentally changing how AI systems process information.As o1 and similar models mature, it will be essential for researchers, policymakers, and the public to grapple with these questions. The era of "reasoning" AI is upon us.Read more about o1 over at handyai.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The quick rise of AI tools for music creation has sparked numerous legal battles between these emerging tech companies and the established music industry. Three major lawsuits filed this year (or soon to be filed) could reshape the landscape for both AI development and music copyright law. The outcomes of these lawsuits, prosecutions, and future legal battles will likely shape the future of both the music and AI industries for years to come.Read a more in-depth analysis over at handyai.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even though Governor Newsom ultimately vetoed SB-1047, its journey through the California legislature significantly shaped the conversation around AI governance and highlighted key considerations for future AI regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing the recent leadership changes at OpenAI, focusing on Sam Altman's departure and Mira Murati's new role as interim CEO. The episode examines the reasons behind the shift and its potential impact on OpenAI's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unveiling OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo, a cost-effective AI leap, with new custom ChatGPT marketplaces and APIs. The biggest news from OpenAI's first DevDay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.