Clark Asay on Artificial Intelligence Policy

In this episode, Clark Asay, Associate Professor of Law at Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, discusses his article "Artificial Stupidity," which will be published in the William & Mary Law Review. Asay begins by reflecting on the current state of artificial intelligence, which many experts consider still quite "stupid," in the sense that its capabilities are limited and based on fundamental conceptual innovations generated decades ago. He observes that our current tools for promoting the development of artificial intelligence innovation through various forms of intellectual property are unlikely to be effective, as they offer limited incentives and may practically encourage consolidation rather than efficient competition. And he argues that government grants would probably be a better way to promote innovation in artificial intelligence. Asay is on Twitter at @cdasay.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.