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Open Questions On Open Weights

Scott examines the debate over open-weights AI, explaining why he remains neutral despite risks of criminal misuse, arguing that waiting for inevitable incidents is more strategic than preemptively burning political capital fighting the strong pro-open-weights coalition.

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Aug 6, 2026 1,762 words 222 likes 290 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read

Asterisk/Zvi on California's AI Bill

Scott Alexander analyzes California's AI regulation bill SB1047, finding it reasonably well-designed despite misrepresentations, and ultimately supporting it as a compromise between safety and innovation.

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May 8, 2024 2,928 words 99 likes 238 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read

Mantic Monday 5/22/23

Scott Alexander discusses recent events in prediction markets, including a costly prank on Manifold, debt ceiling forecasts, a study on long-term predictions, and a high-profile hyperinflation bet.

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May 23, 2023 4,451 words 88 likes 149 comments Listen · 30 min Read Read
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