Adam Thierer

Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, discusses the current state of AI policy, global AI race, regulatory risks, and AI policy under Trump with a focus on the shifting approach towards balanced regulation and bipartisan AI working group recommendations. The podcast explores geopolitics in AI policy, challenges in regulating AI, and the Trump administration's approach to AI regulation.

Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, dives into the fast-paced evolution of artificial intelligence and the sluggish response of regulation. He discusses the complexities of defining AI and the implications for global competition. The conversation touches on big tech's influence, job replacement fears, and the necessity for a cohesive regulatory framework. Thierer also highlights the ideological divides in the political landscape regarding technology and innovation, arguing for a balanced approach to ensure national competitiveness while fostering innovation.

Adam Thierer, a Senior Fellow for the Technology & Innovation team at R Street, joins AI expert Kevin Frazier to dissect the evolving landscape of AI regulation. They delve into public responses to the AI Action Plan and highlight tensions between federal and state regulations. Recent vetoes, strategic shifts from the Trump to Biden administrations, and the challenges of cohesive governance are tackled. The duo underscores the need for innovative oversight that balances technological growth with ethical considerations.

Ari Cohn, lead counsel for tech policy at FIRE, Adam Thierer from the R Street Institute, and Jennifer Huddleston from the Cato Institute delve into the critical intersection of technology and free speech. They dissect the implications of Section 230 and recent FCC moves that could challenge online expression. The trio also debates the complexities of content moderation and the rise of AI regulations, emphasizing the need for balance between innovation and oversight. Their insights into the evolving landscape of digital policy are both thought-provoking and entertaining!

Adam Thierer, senior fellow at the R Street Institute, explores permissionless innovation and its impact on society. The podcast discusses cultural attitudes towards innovation, obstacles faced by permissionless innovation throughout history, the importance of trial and error, talent migration and capital investment in innovation, the concept of intransitive preferences, and the benefits of transaction costs in protecting people.