Sam Altman and Dario Amodei sounded the alarm about artificial intelligence becoming too advanced that they become difficult to control and are dangerous. This prompted political leaders like Barack Obama to pressure Congress to pull in the reins for AI.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay debate the regulatory capture of AI and whether or not it should be in the hands of the government. Scott cites the historical precedence of government regulation from FDR’s New Deal to social media policies, while Melissa argues that while AI poses great risks, moral guardrails should not be placed in the hands of the government. Tune in to hear their discussion!