The Powers That Be: Daily

A.I. Extinction Odds

A.I. Extinction Odds

The Powers That Be: Daily - June 1, 2023 - 26:51

Baratunde Thurston joins Ben for a rollicking debate over whether the latest A.I. panic is self-aggrandizing hysteria or cynical ass-covering. Then they dig into what Washington can do to help—or if new red tape will make everything worse. For more from Baratunde -https://puck.news/the-case-for-temporarily-unplugging-a-i/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230601

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