Good Ideas Aren't Enough in AI Policy - Andrew Wei
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In Silicon Valley, a compelling technical argument can secure funding and talent. In Washington, a compelling argument is merely table stakes.
This piece is for early-career policy people and technical people considering an AI policy career. My goal is to convey some intuitions about effective AI policy to better steer talent. People working in technical AI safety usually have faith in the value of good ideas. This makes sense in a tech world with clear pipelines for connecting any somewhat compelling pitch to billionaire venture capitalists who will throw money at you. There's a natural tendency to apply this thinking to politics. I remember thinking: if only I could get an hour with my state senator, I could convince them…
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