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E53: Nathan Labenz and Noah Smith on What AI Actually Means for the Economy

E53: Nathan Labenz and Noah Smith on What AI Actually Means for the Economy

From"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg


E53: Nathan Labenz and Noah Smith on What AI Actually Means for the Economy

From"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on Upstream, Erik is joined by Nathan Labenz and Noah Smith for a deep dive on how AI will impact job markets, the social contract, and the role of the government. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) AI and the Future of Employment
(03:57) The Intersection of AI, Robotics, and Biotech
(05:00) Economic Disruption
(06:40) Future of Jobs in an AI-Dominated World
(08:27) AI's Impact on Economy
(10:34) Pessimism Surrounding AI's Economic Impact
(12:17) Comparative Advantage in the AI Era
(13:50) AI Replacing Human Jobs
(19:03) Sponsor: Squad | Brave
(21:24) New Social Contract in the AI Era
(34:38) Human Wages in an AI-Dominated Economy
(39:36) Impact of AI on Job Market
(41:45) Fear of AI Taking Over Human Jobs
(47:51) Role of Government in AI Development
(50:09) Potential Risks and Benefits of AI
(53:15) Future of AI and Its Social Impact
(58:38) Fear of Totalitarian States and AI
(01:03:13) The Need for a Positive Vision for AI
(01:11:03) Wrap up
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Released:
Apr 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (60)

Upstream is where host Erik Torenberg goes deeper with the world's most interesting thinkers to map the constellation of ideas that matter across tech, culture, and politics. Ask yourself, what’s upstream of what you believe? On this season of Upstream, you'll hear from Marc Andreessen, David Sacks, Balaji Srinivasan, Ezra Klein, Joe Lonsdale, Katherine Boyle, and more.