Big names in the AI industry are basically begging governments to regulate AI. But some people are wondering about their motives. The considerations the Biden administration is taking into account vis-à-vis AI regulation. New Garmin smartwatches. And why the Lovecraftian Shoggoth is the meme of the AI moment.Sponsors:<ul><li><a href="https://www.newtonx.com/techmeme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewtonX.com/techmeme</a></li></ul> Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/technology/ai-threat-warning.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn</a>&nbsp;(NYTimes)</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-31/biden-administration-split-over-policy-on-openai-as-eu-pushes-new-rules?sref=Szq5ylDR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ChatGPT Risks Divide Biden Administration Over EU’s AI Rules</a>&nbsp;(Bloomberg)</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/31/23742792/garmin-epix-2-pro-fenix-7-specs-price" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Garmin’s Epix 2 and Fenix 7 lineups go ‘Pro’</a>&nbsp;(The Verge)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/science/ai-chatbots-language-learning-models.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Race to Make A.I. Smaller (and Smarter)</a>&nbsp;(NYTimes)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/technology/shoggoth-meme-ai.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why an Octopus-like Creature Has Come to Symbolize the State of A.I.</a>&nbsp;(NYTimes)</li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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Big names in the AI industry are basically begging governments to regulate AI. But some people are wondering about their motives. The considerations the Biden administration is taking into account vis-à-vis AI regulation. New Garmin smartwatches. And why the Lovecraftian Shoggoth is the meme of the AI moment.

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Wed. 05/31 – AI Industry Says: “Regulate Us!” But Why?

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