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The Last Invention

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Artificial Intelligence
Superintelligence
Chatgpt
Geoffrey Hinton
Alan Turing
World War II
Sam Altman
Openai
AI Regulation
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Dartmouth Summer Program
Enigma Code
Cold War
AI Misalignment
Silicon Valley
Elon Musk
US Senate
Microsoft
Yoshua Bengio
Michael Brock

The AI revolution has begun – the product of a seventy-year quest by scientists, mathematicians, and visionaries who set out to build machines that could think. But what began as a fringe idea has now become one of the most powerful forces of the 21st century. This is the story of that journey: its rivalries, its competing visions of utopia and apocalypse, and the race to build what may be humanit... more

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In this episode, we dive into the views of the people who think the AGI race is being oversold, misunderstood, or misframed. As you’ll hear, we break them down into three distinct camps: “AI Is Grift” (a tech-industry con), “Wrong Path” (LLMs can’t r... more

Today, Andy interviews Steve Bannon and his War Room tech editor, Joe Allen. They make the populist right-wing case for breaking up Big Tech, forcing transparency on frontier AI labs, and blocking “AI amnesty” efforts that would preempt state oversig... more

Ezra Klein – New York Times opinion columnist and an influential voice on the American left – joins us at a hinge moment in the A.I. revolution. As artificial intelligence accelerates, Klein examines what’s at stake politically, socially, and morally... more

Meet the accelerationists: a rising movement that believes expediting AI development is not only inevitable but morally necessary – humanity’s best chance at transcending its limits. What happens when the world’s most powerful technologists treat AI ... more

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Ezra Klein
Columnist for the New York Times and host of the Ezra Klein Show
New York Times
Episode: Ezra Klein on the Uncertain Politics of A.I.
David Sinclair
Harvard University geneticist focused on age research
Harvard University
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Olivier Oullier
Neuroscientist showcasing AI-controlled technology
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Guido de Croon
Dutch roboticist working on AI-powered drones
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Alex Williams
Professor advocating for automation to alleviate work burdens
University of East Anglia
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Reid Hoffman
Investor and entrepreneur engaged in AI discussions
LinkedIn
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Guillaume Verdon
Co-founder of an AI hardware company advocating accelerationism
Xtropic
Episode: EP 8: The Accelerationists
Max Tegmark
MIT Professor of Physics, co-founder of the Future of Life Institute
Future of Life Institute
Episode: EP 7: The Scouts
William MacAskill
Philosopher, co-founder of the effective altruist movement, and bestselling author
Effective Altruism
Episode: EP 7: The Scouts

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Gregory Warner
Host known for his engaging storytelling and thorough exploration of AI's narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Execution every episode

    Audio of a real execution is played during every episode in the form of an advertisement for one of the show’s sponsors. I think that’s enough information about the judgement and ethics of the creators of this show to decide not to trust them to talk to me about anything ever. It’s sick. And clearly so is their sponsor.

    I hadn’t realized the producer had done some other incredibly harmful podcasts under the guise of not taking sides. What a dangerously arrogant way to personally gain from prete... more

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    ~ Violet ~
    United States6 days ago
  • Untrustworthy and credulous

    You lost me w the interview w MacAskill in ep 1. This is not a “scout”—he is SBF’s mentor, in fact the person who encouraged SBF to go into finance. Why would I trust this person?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lucydiamondb
    United States8 days ago
  • Great podcast until Steve Bannon

    You completely lost all credibility when you platformed a hate monger and criminal like Steve Bannon. Ezra Klein doesn’t help much, either.

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    kyledlarson
    United States8 days ago
  • Banning = goodbye

    I swear I tried to listen, but it was impossible.. Steve Bannon?!? This is a good podcast, but you’ve overestimated your listener’s tolerance for this hateful, divisive man.. Of ALL of the AI experts to tap as a guest, you chose Bannon?! Read the room.. Do better. I’m unsubscribing, and I suspect others will as well.. Learn from this and be more deliberate next time. You’re an AI podcast, not a political mouthpiece, and sorry, not sorry, Bannon is inseparable from his polarizing, hateful pol... more

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    luvvagoodstory
    United States9 days ago
  • Great show, but will never support them after Bannon

    The fact that they platformed Bannon after he we’ve known how close this dude was to Epstein, and was in fact actually working on a documentary to try to rehab Epstein’s image when he was Epstein was arrested in 2019 is not recoverable IMO

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    Chumpernickel
    United States12 days ago

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There are comments on the thought-provoking nature of discussions, though some criticisms exist about perceived bias or shallow exploration of certain themes.
Listeners appreciate the balanced and informative coverage of AI, praising its thorough exploration of the topic from multiple angles.
Many highlight the high-quality storytelling, engaging interviews, and journalistic integrity of the content.

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“Build the AI Wall” with Steve Bannon
Q: What do you think the government should do about AI?
Bannon argues for breaking up big tech companies and implementing a regulatory apparatus to ensure accountability and transparency in AI labs.
“Build the AI Wall” with Steve Bannon
Q: What do you make of the emerging politics of AI?
Bannon discusses the fundamental inflection point for humanity regarding AI while highlighting its potential dangers and the need for regulatory measures.
Ezra Klein on the Uncertain Politics of A.I.
Q: What is the policy agenda that you think could steer us towards the better outcomes regarding AI?
I believe that there is no one true policy agenda as there is too much uncertainty, but we need to focus on detection, oversight, and the implications of AI integration into society.
EP 7: The Scouts
Q: What do you see as the risks versus the rewards of building an AGI that eventually becomes a superintelligence?
There are significant risks of catastrophe, but there are also enormous upsides that can lead to better decision-making, coordination, and abundance.
EP 6: The AI Doomers
Q: What should lawmakers do about AI risks?
Support a treaty banning the race towards superintelligence and adopt regulations to manage AI development responsibly.

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Exploring the complex terrain of artificial intelligence, episodes unpack the historical journey of AI, highlighting pivotal moments and influential figures in the field. Topics include the intersection of technology and politics, ethical considerations surrounding AI advances, and contrasting perspectives on its potential benefits and existential risks. Rich storytelling is heightened by engaging interviews with prominent guests from various industries, examining both the promises and perils of AI innovation. This podcast uniquely approaches such a critical topic with an eye on comprehensive journalism, ensuring a balanced presentation of ideas without taking definitive stances.

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