In Episode #39, host John Sherman talks with Matthew Taber, Founder, advocate and expert in AI-risk legislation. The conversation starts ut with the various state AI laws that are coming up and moves into the shifting political landscape around AI-risk legislation in America in July 2024.

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Timestamps

**GOP's AI Regulation Stance (00:00:41)**

**Welcome to Episode 39 (00:01:41)**

**Trump's Assassination Attempt (00:03:41)**

**Partisan Shift in AI Risk (00:04:09)**

**Matthew Tabor's Background (00:06:32)**

**Tennessee's "ELVIS" Law (00:13:55)**

**Bipartisan Support for ELVIS (00:15:49)**

**California's Legislative Actions (00:18:58)**

**Overview of California Bills (00:20:50)**

**Lobbying Influence in California (00:23:15)**

**Challenges of AI Training Data (00:24:26)**

**The Original Sin of AI (00:25:19)**

**Congress and AI Regulation (00:27:29)**

**Investigations into AI Companies (00:28:48)**

**The New York Times Lawsuit (00:29:39)**

**Political Developments in AI Risk (00:30:24)**

**GOP Platform and AI Regulation (00:31:35)**

**Local vs. National AI Regulation (00:32:58)**

**Public Awareness of AI Regulation (00:33:38)**

**Engaging with Lawmakers (00:41:05)**

**Roleplay Demonstration (00:43:48)**

**Legislative Frameworks for AI (00:46:20)**

**Coalition Against AI Development (00:49:28)**

**Understanding AI Risks in Hollywood (00:51:00)**

**Generative AI in Film Production (00:53:32)**

**Impact of AI on Authenticity in Entertainment (00:56:14)**

**The Future of AI-Generated Content (00:57:31)**

**AI Legislation and Political Dynamics (01:00:43)**

**Partisan Issues in AI Regulation (01:02:22)**

**Influence of Celebrity Advocacy on AI Legislation (01:04:11)**

**Understanding Legislative Processes for AI Bills (01:09:23)**

**Presidential Approach to AI Regulation (01:11:47)**

**State-Level Initiatives for AI Legislation (01:14:09)**

# Podcast Episode Timestamps

**State vs. Congressional Regulation (01:15:05)**

**Engaging Lawmakers (01:15:29)**

**YouTube Video Views Explanation (01:15:37)**

**Algorithm Challenges (01:16:48)**

**Celebration of Life (01:18:08)**

**Final Thoughts and Call to Action (01:19:13)**

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