Exploring the "Pause AI Open Letter" from the Future of Life Institute

In this episode, host Beatrice Wright discusses the "Pause AI Open Letter" from the Future of Life Institute, which calls for a pause in training AI more powerful than GPT-4 for at least six months. Wright presents quotes from experts with different perspectives on the letter, including Matt Novak from Forbes and Connor Leahy, CEO of ConjectureAI. The episode also provides an overview of the Future of Life Institute's mission and activities related to AI safety and governance. Connor's interview: https://youtu.be/ps_CCGvgLS8 The Open Letter: https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments/ Forbes Article: forbes.com/sites/mattnovak/2023/03/29/the-real-reason-elon-musk-wants-to-pause-ai-development/?sh=5345ef143924