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Computer science professor and former White House adviser Suresh Venkatasubramanian criticizes the Senate's AI policy roadmap for favoring tech industry, lacking regulations on bias and deception. Discussion highlights the roadmap's shortcomings, absence of legislative proposals, and the need for concrete solutions addressing societal implications and regulatory oversight.

Sen. Todd Young, co-author of the Senate's AI policy roadmap, discusses bipartisan efforts to pass legislation and maintain U.S. leadership in AI. Topics include funding challenges, national security, deep fake risks in elections, and advocating for AI safety standards.

Mallory Culhane, author of POLITICO's Morning Tech newsletter, discusses how Colorado and Connecticut attempted AI regulation, facing tech industry pushback. The contrasting outcomes of Colorado's success and Connecticut's failure, state efforts to regulate AI, industry influence, and challenges in crafting state AI legislation are explored, highlighting the crucial role of states in addressing AI-related issues.

Reggie Babin, Chuck Schumer's former chief counsel, discusses the new AI policy roadmap proposed by the Senate Majority Leader. Topics include bipartisan efforts in AI research, collaboration between tech companies and government in regulatory frameworks, and navigating Senate priorities in AI policy.

Arati Prabhakar talks about Biden's shift towards aspirational AI goals, balancing promise and peril. They discuss US-China AI dialogue, leveraging AI for societal advancement, Congress' role in shaping AI future, and future steps in AI policy.

NSF Director discusses challenges in funding AI research, urges Congress to support with $81B budget. Highlights innovative financial strategies, collaborative industry efforts, and AI projects in agriculture and education.

Ylli Bajraktari, CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project, discusses the Washington-Silicon Valley collaboration to beat China in AI. Topics include US-China tech competition, responsibilities of US tech firms, China's AI ambitions, and advancing national security through AI readiness.

Van Jones and Arun Gupta discuss the benefits of AI for communities and the need for tech workers to enter public service. They highlight the positive impact of technology on society and the importance of responsible AI advancement. The podcast explores empowering underserved communities through AI experimentation and promoting the Make Wakanda Real campaign.

Explore how TikTok's algorithm behaved during the Israel-Gaza conflict, with data showing a more nuanced approach than expected. The analysis sheds light on content amplification, algorithm shifts, and the platform's response to political pressures, raising questions about the transparency and future of TikTok.

Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda discusses the transformative power of AI in education, highlighting the impact on modern higher education and business decision-making. The podcast explores AI models' future role in analyzing college degrees and the challenges facing non-elite universities in adapting to changing industry demands.