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TWiT 1017: Yellow-Bellied Marmots - Return of Pebble, O3-Mini, Apple AI

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Feb 03, 2025•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 1017
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Episode description

  • Takeaways From a Monumental Week for AI
  • Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the 'wrong side of history' concerning open source | TechCrunch
  • DeepSeek's AI success is overshadowed by a serious security breac
  • AI systems with 'unacceptable risk' are now banned in the EU | TechCrunch
  • OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons security
  • The NTSB chooses Elon Musk's X to update the press on plane crashes
  • OpenAI launches o3-mini, its latest 'reasoning' model | TechCrunch
  • Rabbit R1 and Pebble
  • Apple's AI and AR Struggles Show It Has Lost Some of Its Product Edge
  • Elon Musk's X begins its push into financial services with Visa deal
  • Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Nestlé and more brands, accusing them of advertising boycott
  • Thousands of U.S. Government Web Pages Have Been Taken Down Since Friday
  • Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems
  • Elon Musk seizes computer system, locks out senior government officials
  • Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps app after government updates
  • Comcast unveils ultra-low lag Internet connection
  • 23andMe might sell itself as it runs out of money
  • Streaming prices climb in 2025 after already surpassing inflation rates
  • Super Bowl Sundays are really noisy everywhere in the US

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Shoshana Weissmann, Christina Warren, and Dan Patterson

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Transcript

Primary Navigation Podcasts Club Blog Subscribe Sponsors More… Tech What's Happening With AI: Development is at a Crossroads

Feb 4th 2025 by Kevin King

AI-generated, human-finagled. 

In a wide-ranging discussion on this week's This Week in Tech podcast, tech experts Christina Warren, Dan Patterson, and Shoshana Weissmann conversed about the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, exploring the delicate balance between technological innovation and responsible development.

The conversation was sparked by the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that claimed to have been trained for a mere $6 million—a claim that sent shockwaves through the tech industry and temporarily tanked Nvidia's stock price. The panel highlighted the opacity surrounding AI development, with Dan Patterson noting the disruptive nature of such unexpected technological leaps.

The Regulatory Tug-of-War

The discussion pivoted to AI regulation, with a particular focus on the European Union's new AI risk classification system. Shoshana Weissmann from R Street was particularly critical, characterizing the EU's approach as overzealous. "Europe has just been trying to kill technology for years," she argued, advocating for a more collaborative approach to AI oversight.

Christina Warren brought nuance to the conversation, expressing concern about specific AI applications—particularly in law enforcement. She drew a hard line at AI-generated police reports, warning about potential constitutional violations and the risk of algorithmic bias leading to false convictions.

The Accelerationist Perspective

Leo Laporte emerged as an unabashed "AI accelerationist," expressing unbridled excitement about the technology's potential. "We are in the middle of a revolution," he proclaimed, arguing that overly cautious regulation could dampen a truly transformative technological breakthrough.

The panel broadly agreed that while caution is necessary, there's a critical need for regulators who actually understand the technology. Christina Warren pointedly noted the lack of digital literacy among policymakers, calling it "very scary" when considering future AI regulations.

Key Takeaways

AI development is moving at an unprecedented paceRegulatory approaches vary widely between regionsEthical considerations are crucial, especially in high-stakes applicationsUnderstanding the technology is key to responsible regulation

Want to hear the full, nuanced conversation about AI's future? Tune in to This Week in Tech to hear podcast panel discussions about Apple, Pebble, 23andMe, Elon Musk, and more!

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