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Legal expert Alex Abdo from the Knight First Amendment Institute discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Murthy v. Missouri, addressing government influence on social media content moderation, implications for online speech leading up to the 2024 election, notable dissents, and the potential impact on government-platform relations.

Former adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gerald Butts, discusses geopolitical risks in the tech industry, including challenges with tech giants, US-China relations, Canada's AI strategy, digital services tax, and the impact of technological advancement on society and politics.

Market analyst Dylan Patel of SemiAnalysis joins to discuss Nvidia's rise in the AI sector, from humble beginnings to global success. Topics include competition, regulation, founder Jensen Huang, Gensanity in Taiwan, leadership in AI chips, anti-competitive concerns, geopolitical risks, and strategies for future success.

Stanford professor Antero Garcia discusses the challenges of banning cellphones in schools on POLITICO Tech. He questions the effectiveness of such bans and emphasizes the importance of investing in teachers and students to use technology wisely. Strategies like building trust, teacher training, and media literacy are explored as alternatives to outright bans.

Rebecca Kern, POLITICO tech reporter, discusses New York's new social media law requiring parental consent for kids' social media use. The podcast explores debates on age verification, challenges in enforcing social media laws in different states, and the impact of regulating algorithms on children's online safety.

Jesse Dodge, from the Allen Institute for AI, discusses the hidden energy costs behind generative AI models. The podcast explores the environmental impact of AI energy consumption, comparing it to entire countries and highlighting the need for renewable energy sources. The discussion also touches on the race between AI advancement and renewable energy adoption, challenges in reducing energy consumption, and AI's potential role in mitigating climate change.

Pamela Smith, from Verified Voting, discusses the impossibility of Elon Musk's proposal to eliminate electronic voting machines. She emphasizes the vital role of technology in elections and the need for public education on election processes for trust and integrity.

Rep. Ro Khanna discusses concerns about tech leaders in Silicon Valley supporting Trump, urging Democrats to prioritize innovation and economic vision. The chapter explores the shift in political landscape, the relationship between Silicon Valley and the Democratic Party, social media regulation, and the responsibilities of social media companies and the Democratic Party.

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discusses the importance of data and USAFacts' mission to present government data clearly. The conversation dives into AI, politics, and data, emphasizing the need for a legal framework. Ballmer also explores the challenges of navigating politicization in non-political issues and the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 election. Additionally, the podcast covers his philanthropic efforts, nonpartisan support for democracy, and the complexities of managing political views within tech companies.

Cohere CEO, OpenAI VP, IBM Chief Privacy Officer, and Radical Ventures Co-founder discuss AI competition, global cooperation, safety in AI adoption, balancing profit with societal concerns, and transforming governments with AI technology at U.S.-Canada Summit