Kara and Scott discuss a huge weekend at the box office, and Jeff Bezos' renewed interest in The Washington Post. Plus, WTF is Elon doing with his Twitter re-brand? Also, Big Tech agrees to some AI safety commitments, will they be enough? Friend of Pivot Alondra Nelson led the development of the Biden Administration's Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, she joins us to discuss.You can find Alondra on Twitter…or X…at @alondra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alondra Nelson, Harold F. Linder Professor, discusses CRISPR therapies for sickle cell disease, safety issues with Boeing, and the UK Post Office scandal. They explore the skepticism around gene editing therapies and accessibility concerns. They also discuss the role of humans in human-machine interactions and Alondra Nelson's accomplishments as a black woman and social scientist. The chapter emphasizes the importance of explainability and public accountability in AI.

Xiaowei R. Wang and Zara Rahman, both influential speakers, discuss the critical need for interdisciplinary research in understanding technology's societal impacts. Ranjit Singh delves into algorithmic systems and their implications on communities. Michelle Miller addresses the labor force and tech companies, while Alondra Nelson and John Palfrey emphasize the importance of equitable tech governance. Felicia Wong highlights the role of political power in shaping future technology's impact. Together, they advocate for collaborative movement-building to ensure a just technological future.

Join Marietje Schaake, author of *The Tech Coup*, Dr. Alondra Nelson, a distinguished professor and former Biden advisor, and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa as they tackle the urgent issues surrounding technology's threat to democracy. They discuss the concept of the 'tech coup' and its implications for disinformation and governance. Schaake shares her insights from a blockchain summit, highlighting the need for regulation. The conversation also covers tech policy during election season and the complex dynamics of India's tech landscape, emphasizing the need for accountability in tech governance.

Dr. Alondra Nelson, a key member of the UN's advisory body on AI, discusses crucial insights from the UN's latest report on artificial intelligence governance. She emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle AI-related risks amid rising geopolitical tensions. The conversation highlights the disparities in technology governance participation, the importance of ethical policies, and the pressing call for substantial investments to bridge the digital divide. Nelson underlines that collaborative international actions are vital to shape a safe future for AI.