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AI discorce. AI discorce never changes.That's not actually true. But it is true to a rather frustrating degree, for those of us who need to be in the thick of it all the time. It is especially true if someone says the word ‘pause,’ whether or not they would actually support one. Play it again, Sam.Meanwhile, you know what changes a lot? Actual AI capabilities. Also, war.In any case, here's the policy, discourse and alignment side of the week that was. Table of Contents The OpenAI Foundation Exists. It continues not to focus on its supposed purpose. Congress Exists. There is some attempt to focus on its supposed purpose. China Self-Owns. China prevents Manus founders from leaving the country. The Quest for Survival. Attempts to use procurement law as general AI policy. Alex Bores Watch. He does an interview with Vanity Fair. You Received The Federal Framework. Business as usual, except for the GSA. Chip City. We finally catch a major chip smuggling operation. Water Water Everywhere. Water use as Gell-Mann Amnesia. Senator Bernie Sanders Acts Authentically. He is rather alarmed by AI. Pick [...] ---Outline:(00:46) The OpenAI Foundation Exists(07:55) Congress Exists(10:47) China Self-Owns(13:16) The Quest for Survival(17:17) Alex Bores Watch(21:15) You Received The Federal Framework(26:55) Chip City(29:16) Water Water Everywhere(30:52) Senator Bernie Sanders Acts Authentically(35:29) Pick Up The Phone(35:54) Rhetorical Innovation(46:03) Im A Conscious Robot(50:21) How To Get Zvi To Read Your Paper(54:18) People Really Hate AI(54:34) Greetings From The Stop AI Protest(01:01:47) Models Have Goals(01:03:33) If I Was Two-Faced Would I Be Wearing This One(01:06:25) Other People Are Not As Worried About AI Killing Everyone --- First published: March 30th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/y6HogrdSeFyGDuYYN/ai-161-part-2-every-debate-on-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.