Who is really shaping the future of AI?

Manoush Zomorodi hosts an episode of NPR's TED Radio Hour focusing on the future of AI and the differing approaches of the United States and China. The episode features Alvin Wang Graylin, who discusses three potential paths for AI development: a dystopian "Elysium" future, a destructive "Mad Max" scenario, and an optimistic "Star Trek" future. Graylin advocates for global cooperation and open-source AI development, contrasting it with the competitive, nationalistic approach of the U.S. The episode also includes insights from NPR's John Ruwitch, who discusses the AI arms race from the perspective of Silicon Valley and Beijing, and a conversation with OpenAI's Sam Altman, who addresses concerns about AI safety and the company's role in shaping the technology's future.