Vibe policy is real and it’s running the tariffs

AI for Founders: Vibe Policy, Data Sovereignty & Causal AI with Jake Sanders

About the Episode:

In this episode, Ryan and Jake dig into how AI is influencing real-world decisions — from Trump’s new tariffs to future healthcare tech. They explore how AI is shaping policy, the importance of data ownership, and what comes next with causal AI.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s Tariffs and AI: Some economists believe AI-generated prompts may have influenced U.S. tariff policy. Source: The Verge
• AI as Truth Detector: GPT can generate believable nonsense — but it can also help detect it.
• Vibe Policy: We're seeing decisions based more on perception and emotion than facts.
• The Fairness Instinct: Our sense of fairness may be hardwired — AI doesn’t share that instinct. Frans de Waal's research
• Data Sovereignty: Your data powers today’s tech economy. It should belong to you, not tech giants.
• Causal AI: The next wave of AI won’t just guess what’s happening — it’ll help explain why. Learn more at epistemology.com
• Healthcare and AI Bias: AI health tools could use biased or incomplete data that misses key groups. Source: Apple Health AI

Mentioned Experts:

• Jake Sanders
• Peter Cranstone – Inventor of Do Not Track & SSL
• James Ward (Dan AU)

• kitcaster.com

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