

AI Summer
Timothy B. Lee and Dean W. Ball
Tim Lee and Dean Ball interview leading experts about the future of AI technology and policy. www.aisummer.org
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
Nathan Lambert on the rise of "thinking" language models
Nathan Lambert, a research scientist and author of the AI newsletter Interconnects, dives into the fascinating world of language model evolution. He breaks down the shift from pre-training to innovative post-training techniques, emphasizing the complexities of instruction tuning and diverse data usage. Lambert discusses the advancements in reinforcement learning that enhance reasoning capabilities and the balance between scaling models and innovative techniques. He also touches on ethical considerations and the quest for artificial general intelligence amidst the growing field of AI.

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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Jon Askonas on AI policy in the Trump era
Jon Askonas, an Assistant Professor of Politics and a senior fellow, delves into the evolving intersection of technology and the Republican Party. He discusses how Trump's second term may shift AI policy priorities away from existential risks towards competition, especially concerning China. The conversation highlights the rise of a tech-oriented faction within conservatism, tensions in AI regulation, and the challenges of balancing innovation with safety. Jon also critiques the AI safety community's early missteps in influencing policy discussions post-ChatGPT.


