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AI Live Players: the Geopolitics & Strategic Dynamics of AI, with Samo Burja of Bismarck Analysis

AI Live Players: the Geopolitics & Strategic Dynamics of AI, with Samo Burja of Bismarck Analysis

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, on the strategic dynamics of artificial intelligence through a geopolitical lens.

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, 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. Samo Burja brings both geopolitical expertise and technological sophistication to these critical topics, offering insights on balancing innovation, security, and international cooperation.

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) About the Show

(00:00:22) About the Episode

(00:03:48) Introduction and AI Worldview

(00:06:20) Progress in AI Science and Engineering

(00:09:24) Theory of AI Progress

(00:12:00) AI Scientists vs Software Engineers

(00:16:32) US-China Competition in AI

(00:21:12) AI Research and Academia

(00:21:28) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave

(00:28:30) Different Forms of AI Intelligence

(00:30:38) Mixture of AI Architectures

(00:33:10) Sponsors: Omneky | Squad

(00:34:36) US Strategy for AI Development

(00:41:57) US-China Chip Ban and Industrial Policy

(00:50:22) US-China AI Conflict and Cooperation

(01:06:19) AI Safety and Minimizing Self-Other Distinction

(01:16:54) Alternative Approach to US-China AI Relations

(01:23:36) Outro