From Unconventional Path to Policy Advisor

The speaker shares their unconventional journey from India to the UK and then to the US, where they advise the government on policy. They discuss the increasing demand for specialized understanding of AI and data-driven technologies, as well as the importance of comprehending AI's relationship with previous waves of technology.

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Misha chats with Amba Kak, a globally recognized technology policy expert currently working as the executive director at AI Now.

They discuss the dominance of big tech companies over AI development and deployment, why it matters, and the possible implications if it continues unchecked.

Amba also shares her insights on the trajectory of AI and how it's shaped and controlled by power structures, infrastructure and data.

This conversation also explores the need for more public involvement in shaping technology's future, alongside the pursuit of decentralization and democratic control over AI.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of AI

00:35 Guest Introduction and Background

01:56 Journey from India to the UK and the US

02:18 Deep Dive into AI and its Future

02:35 Guest's Experience and Insights on Global Understanding

02:52 Exploring the Unconventional Path to AI

03:43 Understanding the Global Impact of AI

04:54 Guest's Early Career and Aspirations

05:15 The Role of Law and Activism in Tech

08:13 The Journey to Oxford and Beyond

12:39 Working on Net Neutrality in India

18:23 Transition to Mozilla and Advocacy for Privacy Rights