The newsletter also highlights the growing importance of AI policy, with lawmakers ready for action as generative AI becomes a mainstream topic. Other key topics include the start of the biggest antitrust trial in the US in 20 years, the end of the era of fossil fuels, China's disinformation campaign about the Hawaii fires, and the rise of a new cold war fueled by authoritarian tech. The newsletter also features a quote from Ben Winters, a senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, criticizing Google's approach to keeping customers' personal information out of its AI training data.
Key takeaways:
- The 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2023 has been unveiled, featuring individuals making a difference in fields such as robotics, computing, biotech, climate and energy, and AI.
- Andrew Ng, a renowned global AI innovator, shares his insights on how to innovate responsibly and avoid potential roadblocks.
- Sharon Li, the 2023 Innovator of the Year, is working on a safety feature for AI systems to prevent them from taking actions when faced with unfamiliar situations.
- A new cold war is brewing between the world's autocracies and democracies, fueled by technology and the rise of digitally enabled social control.