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The RegulatingAI Podcast · Episode 46

Balancing Innovation and Regulation in AI with Zico Kolter

Professor Zico Kolter

Professor | Director | Chief Expert

July 20, 2024 | 47 mins 51 secs | Season 1

Balancing Innovation and Regulation in AI with Zico Kolter
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About This Episode

Welcome to our new episode, where we explore the potential of AI in transforming industries and discuss how to regulate this rapidly evolving technology without stifling innovation.

On this episode, your host Sanjay Puri is joined by Professor Zico Kolter, Professor and Director of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Chief Expert at Bosch USA, who shares his insights on AI regulation and its challenges.

About Regulating AI:

RegulatingAI is a dedicated non-profit organization designed for experts, mentors, and users of artificial intelligence (AI) with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of AI and regulation. We aim to unite individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, fostering collaboration to collectively advance the understanding and implementation of AI regulations.

Resources Mentioned:

Zico Kolter – https://www.linkedin.com/in/zico-kolter-560382a4/

Carnegie Mellon University – https://www.linkedin.com/school/carnegie-mellon-university/

Bosch USA – https://www.linkedin.com/company/boschusa/

EU AI Act – https://ec.europa.eu/digital-strategy/our-policies/eu-regulatory-framework-artificial-intelligence_en

OpenAI – https://www.openai.com/

About your host

Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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In This Episode

  • 00:00 – 03:59 Introductions
  • 02:41 – 04:00 AI innovation outpaces legislation.
  • 04:00 – 6:36 Regulating technology vs. its usage is crucial.
  • 06:36 – 11:14 AI is advancing faster than ever.
  • 11:14 – 15:30 Companies must prevent AI misuse.
  • 15:30 – 21:34 Bias-free algorithms are not feasible.
  • 21:34 – 27:49 Human interaction in AI decisions is essential.
  • 27:49 – 32:26 The competitive environment benefits AI development.
  • 32:26 – 37:52 Perfectly accepted regulations indicate mistakes.
  • 37:52 – 42:49 Regulations should adapt to technological changes.
  • 42:49 – 45:16 AI developers aim to benefit people.
  • 45:16 – 46:30 Human-in-the-loop AI is crucial for reliability.
  • 46:30 Addressing gaps in AI systems is critical.

The Guest

Professor Zico Kolter

Professor | Director | Chief Expert

Professor and Director of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Chief Expert at Bosch USA, who shares his insights on AI regulation and its challenges.

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