The correct model of AI CEO behavior
I agree with Alex that the standard model of regulatory capture does not apply here, but I think he neglects the best model we have. From my recent Free Press…
I agree with Alex that the standard model of regulatory capture does not apply here, but I think he neglects the best model we have. From my recent Free Press…
Always focus on what you can learn from people and groups. Criticize in ways where you can learn something from the answer (or non-answer) and from the dialogue. If you…
1. Competitive market behavior with LLMs? 2. Prophets of the Marginal Revolution. 3. The university after AI. 4. Which African nations are spending on education? 5. @mattyglesias: “In an all-or-nothing…
Michael Kremer picked as World Bank chief economist (Bloomberg). Here are many many previous MR posts on Kremer, of course Alex also worked with him on Operation Warp Speed. The…
It’s amazing how a theory can take over a brain. Consider the idea that people believe what serves their interests. As heuristics go, it’s a good one. I use it…
From Aniket Baksy and Daniele Caratelli, here is part of the abstract: Because larger firms are more attractive targets but also invest more in protection, the model generates an inverse-U…
Whatever your ideas for regulating AI, I say start with China. Do not put China as an afterthought at the end of your proposal, mentioned in a vague wish that…
Share prices of cyber firms have jumped around a lot in recent weeks, leading one side or the other to claim victory. But the crucial point is that, relative to…
1. Easy to bioengineer a very dangerous virus? 2. The astrophysicists are getting antsy too. Princeton is also getting nervous. If nothing else, these are huge PR own goals. The…
Here’s the S&P 500 (daily close) with the key COVID and policy events marked; the numbered key is below the chart. Event key: Dec 31 – China reports the Wuhan…