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Katherine Maher

Former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, she is a technologist and policy expert focused on free knowledge and online information.

Top 10 podcasts with Katherine Maher

Ranked by the Snipd community
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31 snips
Oct 10, 2022 • 20min

What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and difference of opinion. "The seeds of our disagreement can actually become the roots of our common purpose," she says. After the talk, Modupe gives a few process hacks for organizations looking to improve their decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 30, 2022 • 15min

Wikipedia's enduring, nuanced perspective on truth | Katherine Maher

Katherine Maher, the former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, discusses Wikipedia's unique approach to truth amid a climate of distrust. She reveals how the platform fosters community and transparency, allowing diverse voices to contribute. Maher highlights the importance of consensus and productive dialogue on controversial subjects like politics and climate change. She emphasizes that acknowledging differing perspectives can lead to common ground, showcasing Wikipedia’s model as a blueprint for tackling today's divisions.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 27min

Rapid Response: Navigating a leadership crisis, w/Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher

Web Summit's new CEO Katherine Maher discusses navigating a leadership crisis, restoring confidence, and calming partners like Amazon and Google. She shares lessons from her time at the helm of the Wikimedia Foundation and highlights the intertwining of politics and global events with business. The podcast also explores the challenges of running global consumer products, leadership styles, and strategies to engage with podcast listeners.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 38min

BEST OF THE GIST: NPR CEO OMG Edition

Damon Linker discusses Biden's struggles due to a broken America. Katherine Maher's new role as NPR's CEO. Topics include truth in journalism, political brokenism, negative news impact, and political polarization in the US.
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 17min

Episode 2468 CWSA 05/08/24

Guests Katherine Maher and Theia discuss topics like encrypted communication apps, Canadian hate speech legislation, RFK Jr.'s strategies, Trump's legal battles, and speculation on an ancient planet within Earth. The podcast also explores AI development, government structures, privacy concerns in communication platforms, democracy, corporate diversity initiatives, and Trump's resilience against censorship.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 54min

Katherine Maher on the future of trusted information

Former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, Katherine Maher, discusses the future of trusted information. They explore the use of AI in reshaping internet information distribution, the viability of in-text citation for AI, Wikipedia's response to AI models, the impact of the internet on trust, and how to regain trust in society.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 31min

America This Week, April 19, 2024: "To Build a Surveillance State."

Investigative journalist Brandy Zadrozny and tech executive Katherine Maher discuss online disinformation, digital rights, and the 'right to knowledge'. The podcast delves into the fallout from a senior editor's resignation at NPR, the creation of satirical persona Titanium McGrath, and the evolving governance in the digital age.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 10min

Episode 2447 CWSA 04/17/24

NPR CEO Katherine Maher discusses Politics, Journalism Preservation Act, AI Facial Political Recognition, Abortion Support. Topics also include Governor Newsom, Anti-X NBC, Newport Beach Home Invasion, Google Sit-In, Artillery Shell Mfg. Fire, Biden's Poll Lead, SCOTUS J6 Obstructing Hearing, Mayorkas Impeachment, Fentanyl Supporters, Profit Motivated Wars.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 8min

Episode 2444 CWSA 04/14/24

Scott Adams hosts an engaging conversation with guests like Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, and Thomas Massie covering topics like island climate change studies, AI girlfriends, happiest US cities, DEI support, Iran attacking Israel, Facebook election integrity, pretend wars, economic analysis, and much more.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 8min

Episode 2449 CWSA 04/19/24

Political commentator Benny Johnson, pollster Frank Luntz, entrepreneur Elon Musk, and tech executive Katherine Maher discuss AI ethics, climate change, scammer tactics, Oakland incident, living life as a simulation, China's ban on encrypted apps, voter enthusiasm, legal troubles, and narrative manipulation.