How I AI How a Former White House Press Leader Bridges Policy and Innovation
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Oct 15, 2025 Yemisi Egbewole, a former Chief of Staff to the White House Press Office and founder of Podium Strategies, shares her journey in political communications and AI. She discusses how AI is reshaping political narratives and serves as an empowerment tool for underserved communities. Yemisi highlights the challenges of educating policymakers about AI risks and its role in national security. She advocates for ethical AI use while warning against restrictive policies that limit access, emphasizing the need for integration of AI training in education and workforce development.
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AI Shifted To The Center Of Tech Policy
- Yemisi Egbewole observed AI moved from background tech to central policy focus in Washington over a few years.
- She highlights that AI is now raised in almost every tech hearing and shapes oversight agendas.
Data Centers Become A Political Flashpoint
- Data center expansion will drive major local pushback around environment and community benefit.
- Yemisi says policy must focus on building greener centers that economically benefit host communities.
From Blocked Tools To Naming A Firm
- Yemisi described government restrictions: AI tools were blocked on government computers during her White House tenure.
- After leaving, she used AI heavily to start Podium Strategies and even named the firm with AI's help.