Originally aired on April 4, 2023

The Bad AI Show discusses the debate on regulating AI development, with some arguing for slowing development to prevent negative consequences, while others argue that halting progress could allow other countries to surpass the West in AI development.

Should AI be regulated?

• Elon Musk warns of the dangers of rapid AI development and the potential for AI to fall into the hands of corporate greed and bad actors.
• The risk of AI becoming a threat to democracy and a tool for fascism is also noted, but regulating its development could give other countries an advantage.
• China censors political satire and deepfakes, leading some companies to bow down to their censorship pressure.
• However, regulation could also halt the positive benefits of AI, and the lack of technological understanding in Congress raises concerns about effective regulation.
• Italy has temporarily banned access to Chad GPT over privacy concerns, but banning technologies outright could lead to digital serfdom and only benefit the powerful.
• Bill Ackman argues that pausing AI development could allow other countries to catch up and eventually surpass the West.