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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Data is not the new oil; instead, data is the new code, serving as the main lever for economic power and influence in the coming decades.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Not all data is created equal; it has different qualities and applications, which means a strategic approach is necessary to utilize it effectively.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The building block for the next generation of applications is data, which will differentiate future technologies just as code did in the past.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In the early days of Scale AI, the focus was on refining data for autonomous vehicles, transforming raw data into labeled, high-quality data for machine learning applications.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Scale AI acts as a refinery for data, converting large amounts of raw data into high-quality data that powers algorithms for various applications.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The AI industry faces significant challenges, and companies often outsource large-scale problems to specialized firms like Scale AI to build infrastructure.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

AI is a new consumer paradigm, similar to the mobile revolution, fundamentally changing how people interact with technology.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The potential disruption of the $6 trillion services GDP by AI could lead to significant productivity gains and economic efficiency.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The next two to three years of AI development will define the next few decades, impacting both economic and geopolitical power.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

AI risks can be categorized into three buckets: the AI itself becoming a threat, misuse by authoritarian regimes or terrorist groups, and second-order effects like political instability due to labor displacement.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The misuse of AI technology poses a real risk, especially in the context of increasing global terrorism and potential cyber and bio attacks, and we need to think about how to mitigate these risks, which is a significant concern for society.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The reliance on Taiwan for high-end GPU manufacturing is a critical issue, as 100% of these GPUs are produced there, creating a significant supply chain risk.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The next two to three years of AI development will define the future for decades to come, making it one of the largest economic projects in history.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Open source models are essential for ensuring that AI achieves its full economic potential, as they allow for broader access and innovation in AI technologies.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The Turing Trap suggests that AI is often viewed as a replacement for humans, but the real value will come from hybrid human-AI systems that enhance productivity.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The misconception that AI will simply replace human jobs overlooks the reality that AI will create a fundamentally different economy, likely increasing demand for human labor.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

AI is becoming a major geopolitical focus, with countries like China aggressively investing in AI technologies to potentially leapfrog the United States in military capabilities.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The government should focus on regulating AI to prevent misuse and ensure that harmful applications are limited, while avoiding over-regulation that stifles innovation.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The original insight behind founding Scale AI was the belief that as AI grows, the demand for data will increase exponentially, necessitating infrastructure to support that growth.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Amazon's operational excellence demonstrates that combining technology with operations can drive significant value and innovation in the tech industry, and at Scale AI, we focus on marrying operational complexity with fundamental technology breakthroughs to drive the industry forward.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The key insight is to architect problems with as few dependencies as possible, allowing for multiple independent bets to be made in parallel.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Amazon's evolution from an online bookstore to the largest data center provider illustrates how unpredictable innovations can drive a company's market value, with AWS being a prime example.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Investors often mistakenly focus on predictable revenue growth, while the most significant impacts often come from unpredictable innovations like AWS.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The best companies are those that continuously reinvent themselves, as seen with Nvidia's shift from gaming to AI, which has driven its current success.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

At Scale AI, we foster a culture of meritocracy where anyone can propose ideas, and those with good ideas are empowered to realize them, regardless of their position.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We prioritize tackling big problems in the industry, which leads to discovering larger opportunities, as we did when shifting focus from autonomous vehicles to AI's geopolitical implications.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Hiring should focus on individuals with an internal locus of control, as they are more likely to take ownership of their work and drive impactful results.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We look for candidates who demonstrate a deep, sometimes irrational passion for our work, as this often indicates a strong commitment and potential for impact.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Being 'weird' is statistically advantageous for achieving great things, as it fosters unique perspectives and innovative ideas that can lead to significant contributions.

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

AI has the potential to be the greatest economic invention, elevating humanity by providing solutions like proactive healthcare, which could drastically improve global health outcomes.

Alexandr Wang: 26-Year-Old Billionaire Powering the AI Industry

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