Scaling Laws: Renée DiResta and Alan Rozenshtein on the ‘Woke AI’ Executive Order

In this episode of Scaling Laws, Kevin Frazier, Renee DiResta, and Alan Rozenshtein dissect President Trump's executive order on "woke AI," focusing on its implications for AI development and government procurement. They explore the nuances of the EO, particularly the tension between its culture war-infused preamble and the more pragmatic operative provisions, such as the requirements for truth-seeking and ideological neutrality in federally procured AI models. The discussion covers the potential impact on AI companies, First Amendment considerations, and the feasibility and desirability of achieving true ideological neutrality in AI. The speakers also touch on transparency, the role of system prompts, and the potential for the EO to influence AI development at the state level and in broader legislative debates.