The AI Download Who’s Making the Rules? The Truth About AI Policy & Regulation with Arati Prabhakar
AI is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace. From governance to generative models, former White House Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar breaks down the stakes, the opportunities, and why public engagement in AI policy is more critical than ever.
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AI isn’t just the future—it’s shaping our reality right now. But who’s really in control? And what happens if we get it wrong?
This week on THE AI DOWNLOAD, host Shira Lazar sits down with Dr. Arati Prabhakar, former White House Science and Technology Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2022-2025). With a career spanning DARPA, AI governance, and U.S. tech policy, Arati has been at the center of the AI revolution—crafting President Biden’s 2023 Executive Order on AI, which lays the groundwork for how artificial intelligence is regulated and developed in the U.S.
🔗 Connect with Arati Prabhakar: linkedin.com/in/arati-prabhakar-a366737
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 AI’s Breakneck Evolution – What’s happening now, and what’s coming next?
🔹 The Fight for AI Governance – Can policymakers keep up with tech giants?
🔹 The Hidden Risks of AI – What’s being overlooked in the hype cycle?
🔹 Who Really Controls AI? – Why this isn’t just about Big Tech anymore.
🔹 The Future of Work & Automation – How AI is rewriting the job market.
🔹 US vs. China: The Global AI Arms Race – What’s at stake for the future of democracy?
🔹 Elon Musk, DOGE & Government Access – What happens when unqualified insiders influence critical AI decisions?
🔹 AI Policy in Action – How Arati helped shape President Biden’s AI Executive Order and what it means for the future.
From AI’s impact on healthcare and misinformation to the urgent need for public engagement in AI policy, this conversation goes beyond the headlines to break down the real-world stakes of trustworthy, human-centered AI.
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Credits
-This episode of The AI Download was hosted, created, and executive produced by Shira Lazar. Executive Producer Michele Musso, with video and audio editing by the Musso Media team. Creative Director Nadia Giosia with Mint Labs. Music by PALA, Catalina Coastline (licensed under Boss Soundstripe Productions by BMI). Produced by Musso Media. © 2025 Musso Media. © 2025 Shira Lazar. All rights reserved.