Leopold Aschenbrenner - 2027 AGI, China/US Super-Intelligence Race, & The Return of History

In this interview, Leopold Aschenbrenner discusses the future of AI, focusing on the potential for a trillion-dollar AI cluster by 2030 and the implications of achieving AGI. He emphasizes the importance of algorithmic progress, the challenges of the data wall, and the potential for an intelligence explosion. Aschenbrenner also highlights the geopolitical ramifications of AI, particularly the competition between the United States and China, and advocates for a national security approach to AI development, including the need for robust security measures and strategic alliances. He shares his personal experiences and motivations, including his concerns about the current state of AI safety and the need for greater awareness and action to ensure a positive future with AI.