Audrey Tang discusses using AI to strengthen democracy, pre-bunking deepfakes, Taiwan's innovative verification systems, AI for fact-checking, enhancing democracy through technology, empowering citizens in AI development.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Digital Minister and Cyber Ambassador-at-large, passionately discusses how technology can preserve democracy and enhance civic engagement. She shares insights from Taiwan's Sunflower Movement, showcasing innovative digital tools that foster public dissent and collaboration. Tang emphasizes utilizing social media to combat polarization and misinformation, while advocating for decentralized technology that prioritizes community well-being. The conversation highlights the significance of language in democratic participation and the role of intergenerational collaboration in resilient governance.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister and programming prodigy, shares insights from her unique role in revolutionizing democracy. She discusses the impactful Sunflower Student Movement that sparked reforms in government transparency and citizen engagement. Tang highlights innovative tools like quadratic voting and platforms to combat disinformation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community involvement in policymaking and explores the interplay of technology and empathy in enhancing democratic discourse and trust.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first transgender Minister of State and currently Ambassador at Large for cyberspace governance, discusses the possibility of overcoming global polarization. She shares insights on leveraging technology for democracy and the importance of education in nurturing agency among youth. Tang reflects on Taiwan's remarkable trust in government transformation and explores the dual nature of AI in society. Emphasizing empathy, she advocates for constructive dialogue to bridge divides and imagines a kinder, more engaged world by 2025.

[This episode originally aired on July 23rd, 2020.] Imagine a world where every country has a digital minister and technologically-enabled legislative bodies. Votes are completely transparent and audio and video of all conversations between lawmakers and lobbyists are available to the public immediately. Conspiracy theories are acted upon within two hours and replaced by humorous videos that clarify the truth. Imagine that expressing outrage about your local political environment turned into a participatory process where you were invited to solve that problem and even entered into a face to face group workshop. Does that sound impossible? It’s ambitious and optimistic, but that's everything that our guest this episode, Audrey Tang, digital minister of Taiwan, has been working on in her own country for many years. Audrey’s path into public service began in 2014 with her participation in the Sunflower Movement, a student-led protest in Taiwan’s parliamentary building, and she’s been building on that experience ever since, leading her country into a future of truly participatory digital democracy. 

Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-large and 1st Digital Minister, discusses her journey toward becoming a 'good enough ancestor.' She shares insights on intertwining technology with Taoism, emphasizing calmness for collaborative problem-solving. Tang contrasts Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement with January 6, explores the role of AI in democracy, and advocates for education that marries traditional values with modern needs. With a focus on diverse perspectives, she highlights how embracing 'brokenness' can foster democratic growth and societal change.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister, is a pioneer in digital democracy. In a captivating discussion, she shares how Taiwan boosted public trust in politicians by 60% through innovative tech strategies. Tang explores the transformation of governance during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the role of digital tools in enhancing civic engagement. She also touches on Taiwan’s democratic resilience against external pressures and the importance of privacy and community involvement in public health. Her insights are a blend of technology and democracy at its finest.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister and a trailblazer in tech-driven democracy, discusses the complex landscape of misinformation and its impact on social media. She highlights innovative Taiwanese strategies to combat false information while upholding free speech. Tang also explores the necessity of interoperability among social platforms to reduce censorship and enhance engagement. Additionally, she shares insights on using humor for effective public health messaging and the importance of empowering youth in shaping a resilient democracy.

In this riveting episode, Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Digital Minister, and Meredith Whittaker, President of the Signal Foundation, discuss the limitations of end-to-end encryption in protecting our online privacy. They also explore the open-source world, AI, and their personal connection to the open-source community.

Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first non-binary digital minister and a pioneer in civic tech, shares their insights on technology's role in democracy. They discuss radical transparency as a pathway to empathy and understanding, and the importance of humor in combating online misinformation. Tang explores Taiwan's unique cultural identity influenced by indigenous philosophies and responds to the challenges posed by big tech. With a nod to their love for Magic: The Gathering, they weave together personal anecdotes and visionary thoughts on enhancing civic engagement and education.