RAND's Jeff Alstott on Facts and Policymaking
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AI, Energy, and How to Matter in DC
Jeff Alstott is the fairy godfather of D.C. AI policy. He’s the founding Director at RAND’s Center for Technology and Security Policy (TASP). He worked at the NSC, NSF, and IARPA. He has a PhD in Complex Networks. We discuss: How spreadsheets and tables on computer chips and energy policy change White House and Pentagon decision-making. Why AI companions could be as normal as having a phone or mitochondria in your cells. The risks of hacked AI “best friends” and emotional manipulation at scale. The benefits and trade-offs of AI-augmented decision-making in high places Have a listen in…
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