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BIG TECH, democracy and how AI can make things worse
Season 2 · Episode 199

BIG TECH, democracy and how AI can make things worse

Andrew Yang Podcast · Andrew Yang & Audacy

September 16, 202451m 15s

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Show Notes

In this week's episode, entrepreneur and prominent AI researcher Gary Marcus critiques the growing generative AI industry. Marcus highlights concerns of corporate irresponsibility, widespread AI deployment, lack of regulation, security, and inherent flaws in AI technology, as discussed during his Senate testimony in 2023. His new book, Taming Silicon Valley, warns about Big Tech's potential harm to consumers and democracy without regulatory action, especially at the federal level. Learn more about the challenges and downsides of the AI industry combined with optimistic solutions and guidelines that could help shape a brighter future with AI for generations to come.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjayDaEVgFs

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Follow Gary Marcus: https://garymarcus.substack.com/ | https://x.com/garymarcus | Taming Silicon Valley

Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://x.com/andrewyang


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