Inside AI Policy with FAI’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond

In this episode, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with the Foundation for American Innovation’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond to talk AI policy. Sam breaks down the key infrastructure needed for AI developments and how policymakers are adapting to rapid technological change. He also shares insights on AI training data and fair use, workforce disruption, and how, when it comes to AI, everything can change in just a few months.

Episode Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:55 Meet Sam Hammond: Background and Role

03:06 The Big AI Policy Issues

05:09 Energy and Chip Policy

06:47 Fair Use and Copyright in AI

13:37 The Urgency of AI Regulation

17:03 Potential AI Crisis and Legislative Response

20:25 Challenges in AI Regulation

21:39 Acceleration vs. Regulation in AI Development

22:34 AI Safety and National Security

23:51 Fair Use and Copyright in AI Training Data

25:39 AI-Induced Labor Disruptions

33:36 State-Level AI Regulation 

36:02 Global Cooperation on AI Safety

37:29 Advice for AI Startups

38:34 Optimism for AI and Policy Advancements

41:07 Conclusion

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