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A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The Breakdown Network

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A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

    The Danger of an AI Counterreaction

    The Danger of an AI Counterreaction

    A reading and discussion inspired by https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1797635177973158182
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    How US Antitrust Investigations Into Nvidia, OpenAI and MSFT Could Make Things Worse Not Better

    How US Antitrust Investigations Into Nvidia, OpenAI and MSFT Could Make Things Worse Not Better

    The U.S. government is investigating Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft for potential antitrust violations. This episode explores how these investigations could impact the AI industry and whether they might make things worse instead of better. The arguments from both sides are examined, the potential consequences are discussed, and the broader implications for the AI sector are analyzed.

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    • 14 min
    Do AI Lab Employees Have a "Right to Warn" The Public About AGI Risk?

    Do AI Lab Employees Have a "Right to Warn" The Public About AGI Risk?

    Dive into the latest controversy in the AI world as current and former employees of AI labs call for a “right to warn” the public about AGI risks. Explore the motivations behind this movement, the public’s reaction, and what it means for the future of AI safety and transparency.

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    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 16 min
    Is the AI Revolution Losing Steam?

    Is the AI Revolution Losing Steam?

    That's the argument in a new WSJ piece: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-ai-revolution-is-already-losing-steam-a93478b1
    In this episode, NLW goes section by section through the argument -- that AI is reaching a peak of performance, that it's too expensive, and that uses are limited, discussing where he agrees and disagrees with each one.
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    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    Dueling Letters from the OpenAI Board

    Dueling Letters from the OpenAI Board

    This week, the Economist posted two letters from current and former members of the OpenAI board. Which do you find more compelling?
    https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/26/ai-firms-mustnt-govern-themselves-say-ex-members-of-openais-board
    https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/30/openai-board-members-respond-to-a-warning-by-former-members
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    • 15 min
    How Disinformation Agents Are Using ChatGPT

    How Disinformation Agents Are Using ChatGPT

    Dive into today’s AI Daily Brief Headlines Edition to explore how disinformation agents are using ChatGPT, the latest on AI geopolitics, and significant AI investments and developments across the globe. From Russia and China to the Middle East and France, learn how AI is shaping global strategies and policies. Plus, get insights into the latest partnerships and deals in the AI sector, including a major defense contract awarded to Palantir.
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