POLITICO Tech

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

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, one of the 'godfathers of AI,' discusses his shift towards preventing AI from harming humanity. He delves into policy changes, regulatory measures like the EU -AI Act, the need for legislation for AI safety, and the limitations of current AI systems.

Politico EU tech reporter Clothilde Goujard discusses the EU election results and their impact on tech policy. Topics include the shift towards the right in the European Parliament, regulations to combat misinformation, potential reelection of EC President von der Leyen, implications for tech regulation, and the future of EU-US transatlantic ties.

Republican digital strategist Eric Wilson discusses Trump's growing presence on TikTok, surpassing Biden. They explore TikTok's impact on political campaigns, challenges for targeting audiences, and the dilemma for Republicans on joining despite national security concerns. The podcast also looks at the persuasive impact of pro-Trump content, obstacles aligning objectives with social media platforms, and TikTok's role in changing election cycles.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to invest $1 billion in climate tech, aiming to position the state as a global leader. She discusses the potential for economic growth, job creation, and clean technology innovations, while expressing concerns about former President Donald Trump's impact on climate initiatives.