In this week's episode of the TechTank Podcast, Co-Host Nicol Turner Lee engages in a conversation with Dr. Dominique Duval-Diop, the Chief Data Scientist at the White House. Together, they discuss the importance of equitable data and dissect strategies for its effective implementation within our rapidly evolving systems. Join them as they navigate the complexities of data equity and offer valuable insights into fostering fairness and inclusivity in today's dynamic landscape. Hosted on...

This week on the TechTank Podcast, we revisit a crucial discussion from 2022 on civil rights and artificial intelligence. On this previous episode Co-host Nicol Turner Lee was joined by Renee Cummings, a data activist in residence and criminologist at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science, along with Lisa Rice, president and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Together, they conducted a thorough exploration of these complex issues and provided valuable insights into...

On this week's episode of the TechTank Podcast, Co-host Darrell West will delve into the significance of the mission to the Moon and its implications for future US space exploration policy. Joining Darrell is distinguished expert Marina Koren, a staff writer at The Atlantic. Marina regularly contributes to the magazine and recently authored an article titled “Apollo’s Sequel Will Be a Gold Rush.” Together, they will explore the future of space exploration and the role of private companies.  ...

In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Darrell delves into the intricacies of AI governance and provides insights into what to anticipate in the future of AI. To help address these critical questions, the podcast features a conversation with the distinguished expert, Steve Overly, the Host of Politico Tech, a daily podcast that explores technology's impact. Join us as we embark on this insightful journey into the evolving landscape of AI governance Hosted on Acast. See...

Currently benefiting over 23 million households, the ACP has provided affordable broadband to those in need. But in recent weeks, it may be abruptly eliminated, and questions arise on whether it will hamper existing efforts to close the digital divide. On this episode of Tech Tank, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Colin Rhinesmith, the Founder and Director of Digital Equity Research Center, and Fallon Wilson, the Founder and Director of Black Churches for Digital Equity. Hosted on Acast....

In this week's episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-host Darrell West delves into the future and capabilities of powerful quantum computers. To aid in comprehending these revolutionary machines, Darrell West is joined by Joseph Keller, Visiting Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology. Tune in for a highly informative conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the TechTank Podcast, cohost Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Jennifer Huddleston, a Technology Policy Research Fellow at the CATO Institute, and Christopher Wood, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of LGBT Tech Partnership & Institute. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding regulatory efforts and explore the evolving landscape of how our kids interact with technology. They also offer their predictions on what may be next for Congress, states, and...

In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-hosts Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West kick off 2024 with an insightful conversation on the state of tech policy with returning guests, Matt Perault, Director of the Center on Science & Technology Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Scott Brennen, the Head of Online Expression Policy at the Center on Technology Policy at UNC- Chapel Hill. Together, they discuss the intricacies of state policy within the dynamic and ever- evolving tech...

In this episode of the TechTank Podcast Co-host Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what lies ahead for tech policy in 2024 and what people should watch for from Congress, the Biden Administration, state and local government, and court cases. They cover topics such as AI, infrastructure implementation, problems of bias, safety, and transparency, and competition policy. A number of initiatives are pending, which likely will make the coming year an exciting time for technology policy. ...

In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of FOSI, and Kara Sundby, Senior Director at KANTAR, to delve into the findings of a new report focused on how teens and parents interact with generative AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The TechTank Podcast, co-host Darrell West engages in a conversation with Elaine Kamarck, the Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management, and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. Together, they explore the transformative impact of AI on the political landscape and explore what lies ahead for the upcoming election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the #TechTank podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee talks with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke about her prior and current legislative directives focused on AI regulation, and the urgency given the explosion of generative AI systems. The Congresswoman is a Senior Member of both the House Energy and Commerce Commission, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From December 13 2021: How have teens, the most tech-savvy population of all, been navigating the internet, rife with the spread of misinformation, algorithmic discrimination and more? On TechTank, Samantha Lai will be joined by Taylor Lorenz, technology reporter for the New York Times and affiliate at the Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, to discuss how young people use the internet and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks to Congressman Ted (D-CA) about these and other areas concerning AI regulation, oversight, and guidance in the United States. They also discuss how AI’s regulation from other countries will influence national policymaking.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-Host Nicol Turner Lee discusses what is new in the more recently updated Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Joining the podcast to discuss those changes is Cherilyn Pascoe, Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), who also shares resources and tools that all organizations of any size and sector can access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, co-host Darrell West will be joined by Tom Colvin, a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) at NASA. In light of recent international interest in returning to the moon, they will discuss the implications of new lunar landings for the future of space exploration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, co-host Darrell West explores the ramifications of judicial constraints on executive agencies. Joining the conversation is Barry Rabe, a professor of political science and public policy at the University of Michigan and a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. Together, they will discuss what the recent court decisions mean for new climate technologies, historical precedents on checks-and-balances, and the US as a leader in global trade...

The explosive popularity of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies has allowed the metaverse to escape public attention and regulators’ notice, even as interest, investment, and development in virtual realities has increased worldwide. In this episode of TechTank, co-host Nicol Turner Lee examines the potential pitfalls of a virtual landscape and discusses the urgent need for guardrails with Tom Wheeler, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of “AI makes rules for the...

In this episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Darrell M. West explores potential paths forward in the safety of kids online with Matt Perault, a professor at UNC's School of Information and Library Science, and Scott Brennen, the head of online expression policy at UNC's Center on Technology Policy. As co- authors of the report "Keeping Kids Safe Online: How Should Policymakers Approach Age Verification", both scholars will discuss current methods for age verification, consider the key...

On this episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Darrell M. West engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Camille Busette, the interim Vice President of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, and Dr. Andre Perry, a senior fellow in the Metro program and Director of the Valuing Black Assets Initiative. As project co-leads, these esteemed researchers will share their plans for the new Center and why they believe it will help us address issues of racial equity and justice. ...

In this week’s episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee will be joined by Monica Anderson, director of internet and technology research at the Pew Research Center, Camisha Covington Parker, Dean at Northern Virginia Community College, and Girl Scout leader for Chloe Lee and Camdyn Parker, both high school students, who will share what policymakers and parents should consider when addressing the increasing use and impacts of social media on teens. Together, the guests will...

With the 2024 elections around the corner, political tensions are running high, and there is considerable concern about how generative AI will affect campaigns and election turnout. This week, on the TechTank Podcast, co-host Darrell West will engage in a conversation on these crucial matters with Sarah M.L. Bender, an accomplished JD candidate from the University of Michigan and the author of the article titled "Algorithmic Elections" in the Michigan Law Review. Hosted on Acast. See...

From November 28, 2022: In this episode of the podcast, co-host Darrell West speaks to Nicol Turner Lee, senior fellow in Governance Studies and director of the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings and Tom Wheeler, a visiting fellow in Governance Studies and the author of a forthcoming Brookings book, “Techlash” about Twitter's future, and the consequences of recent tumultuous changes at the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last year, bank failures have dominated the news cycle. On this episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee will discuss why the technology sector has been particularly sensitive to recent bank failures, and what the future of banking looks like in the digital age. Joining the TechTank podcast to help discuss the future of banking is Aaron Klein, who is the Miriam K. Carliner Chair in Economic Studies and Senior Fellow at the Center on Regulation and Markets at the...