Congress spent 2023 busy with hearings to investigate the capabilities, risks and potential uses of large language models and other 'artificial intelligence' systems. Alex and Emily, plus journalist Justin Hendrix, talk about the limitations of these hearings, the alarmist fixation on so-called 'p(doom)' and overdue laws on data privacy. Justin Hendrix is editor of the Tech Policy Press. References: TPP tracker for the US Senate 'AI Insight Forum' hearings Balancing Knowledge and Governance: Foundations for Effective Risk Management of AI (featuring Emily) Hearing charterEmily's opening remarks at virtual roundtable on AI Senate hearing addressing national security implications of AI Video: Rep. Nancy Mace opens hearing with ChatGPT-generated statement. Brennan Center report on Department of Homeland Security: Overdue Scrutiny for Watch Listing and Risk Prediction TPP: Senate Homeland Security Committee Considers Philosophy of AI Alex & Emily's appearance on the Tech Policy Press Podcast Fresh AI Hell: Asylum seekers vs AI-powered translation apps UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licenses Prior guest Dr. Sarah Myers West testifying on AI concentration You can check out future livestreams at https://twitch.tv/DAIR_Institute. Follow us! Emily Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyMBender Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilymbender.bsky.social Alex Twitter: https://twitter.com/@alexhanna Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@alex Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexhanna.bsky.social Music by Toby Menon. Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.