Emergency Pod: Examining SB 1047, California's Proposed AI Legislation "The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

Dive into the nuanced debate over California's SB 1047 AI legislation with Nathan Calvin, Dean Ball, and Steve Newman. Our expert panel discussion explores the bill's intent, dispels misconceptions, and debates its potential impact on technology and regulation. Learn about AI's tail risks, the role of government, and hear suggestions for improving the legislation. Share your thoughts and join the conversation around shaping a positive AI future.
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:05:45) Opinions
(00:11:57) The Bill
(00:17:05) Elevated discussion
(00:18:51) Sponsors: Brave | Omneky
(00:20:18) AI Doctor
(00:22:55) Centralized Regulator
(00:26:29) SB 1047
(00:27:47) Critical infrastructure
(00:31:51) Should we regulate?
(00:39:00) Sponsors: Squad
(00:40:28) Safety standards for training
(00:46:09) What is 10^26 flops?
(00:52:10) Regulating general purpose technology
(00:53:42) AI regulation
(00:58:31) Societal adaptation
(01:01:18) AI safety
(01:04:20) AI regulations
(01:07:19) The current state of the industry
(01:10:08) What industry wants changed
(01:25:42) Safety is hard to legislate
(01:33:06) How to decide the trajectory of AI?
(01:45:52) Testing, Transparency, Whistleblower Provision
(01:55:17) Closing thoughts