AI's Impact on Geopolitics
In this episode of Live Players, we’re releasing a conversation between Nathan Labenz of the Cognitive Revolution Podcast and Samo Burja on the strategic dynamics of artificial intelligence through a geopolitical lens. They discuss AI's trajectory, the chip supply chain, US-China relations, and the challenges of AI safety and militarization. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://www.turpentinenetwork.co/ — RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 🎙️ This Won't Last - Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765665937 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast — SPONSOR: Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign. — LINKS: The Cognitive Revolution Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Bismarck Analysis: https://www.bismarckanalysis.com/ Subscribe to the Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ — FOLLOW: Nathan Labenz: Twitter (Podcast): https://twitter.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://twitter.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Samo Burja: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samo-burja Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamoBurja — TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:11) The evolution and Impact of AI (03:17) Scientific progress and AI (09:41) The role of AI scientists (11:57) Challenges in AI development (18:24) Sponsor: Brave (19:27) The economic impact of generative AI (23:49) The Cambrian Explosion of different definitions of intelligence (28:23) Strategic advice for national governments on AI (37:05) US-China economic competition (40:38) Other live players in the global AI landscape (41:34) The rise of Indian and European AI giants (44:51) The origins and implications of US-China AI Rivalry (46:57) The chip ban and its consequences (48:57) Strategies for US technological leadership (50:07) The role of ideological diversity in AI development (53:53) Avoiding the AI arms race (57:45) The future of AI: weaponization vs. peaceful applications (01:12:57) Open source and global coordination (01:13:56) Generative AI in personal workflows (01:17:33) Wrap