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Big Tech's Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama

Hard Fork

2025/04/11
Hard Fork

Hard Fork

2025/04/11
In this episode, the podcast delves into the tech industry's response to President Trump's tariffs, examining how major companies are adapting. It also features an insightful discussion with AI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo on the future of artificial intelligence and addresses controversies surrounding Meta's latest AI model.
The podcast explores the turmoil in the tech sector caused by Trump's tariffs, affecting companies such as Apple, Meta, and TikTok. Companies are strategizing to navigate these challenges through exemptions and manufacturing adjustments. The conversation shifts to AI's potential impact, featuring predictions from Daniel Kokotajlo about advancements by 2027, including superhuman coding capabilities. The importance of aligning AI with human values is emphasized to prevent dystopian outcomes. Lastly, the show scrutinizes Meta's recent AI benchmark controversy, questioning whether they adhered to fair practices with their Llama model.
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Trump's tariffs alter tech purchasing behaviors
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Zuckerberg paid Trump $25 million after suspending him
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Daniel Kokotajlo left OpenAI last year to lead the AI Futures Project
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Two possible endings after an intelligence explosion are a slowdown or dystopia.
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If winning the AI race, one shouldn't waste time optimizing for a specific competition.