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LWiAI Podcast #209 - OpenAI non-profit, US diffusion rules ...

Our 209th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 05/16/2025

OpenAI's Decision

In this episode, we delve into OpenAI's decision not to transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity. Instead, the organization has chosen to become a public benefit corporation after engaging in legal and civic discussions.

Partnerships in the Middle East

We also discuss the impact of Trump administration meetings with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have paved the way for significant AI deals. These meetings have led to partnerships with tech giants like Nvidia and initiatives to strengthen AI infrastructure in the Middle East.

Alpha Evolve by DeepMind

DeepMind introduces Alpha Evolve, a cutting-edge coding agent tailored for scientific and algorithmic exploration. This innovation brings improvements in automated code generation and efficiency, pushing the boundaries of AI research.

Transparency in AI Safety

OpenAI has made a commitment to enhance transparency in AI safety by launching the Safety Evaluations Hub. This platform showcases various safety test results for their models, emphasizing the importance of accountability in AI development.

Timestamps + Links:

• (00:00:00) Intro / Banter
• (00:01:41) News Preview
• (00:02:26) Response to listener comments

Applications & Business

• (00:03:00) OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash
• (00:13:23) Microsoft Moves to Protect Its Turf as OpenAI Turns Into Rival

Research & Advancements

• (01:05:40) DeepMind claims its newest AI tool is a whiz at math and science problems
• (01:12:31) Absolute Zero: Reinforced Self-play Reasoning with Zero Data

Policy & Safety

• (01:34:10) Trump administration officially rescinds Biden’s AI diffusion rules
• (01:37:08) Trump’s Mideast Visit Opens Floodgate of AI Deals Led by Nvidia