POLITICO Tech

The names and addresses of millions of Americans can be found online through voter registration records. And some states argue that’s a privacy concern as voters are targeted with doxxing and harassment. But their efforts to change public disclosure laws have garnered pushback from conservative election transparency advocates. POLITICO reporter Alfred Ng joins host Steven Overly to dissect the tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Chair Gensler discusses AI's risks in Wall Street, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures to prevent financial crises. Topics include AI's impact on the financial system, regulation challenges in finance, crisis response strategy, and SEC's use of AI for market oversight.

Exploring the Supreme Court case on online disinformation, the podcast discusses government intervention in social media, obstacles to research, challenges faced by women researchers, personal struggles of a disinformation board leader, and potential consequences of online disinformation in a hypothetical second term for President Trump.

Exploring the intersection of AI and healthcare, discussing challenges and opportunities in transforming healthcare with data and AI. Touching on issues of data contribution, privacy, AI regulation, and the divide between tech and healthcare sectors.

Discusses the House vote on banning TikTok, national security concerns, legal challenges, potential Chinese retaliation, and complexities of TikTok legislation amidst US-China geopolitical tensions

Learn about the US Army's recruitment efforts at South By Southwest, the clash of perspectives on AI, and the tech workforce tension at the festival. Explore the political risks of AI and the importance of regulating it for democracy. Discover the evolving perceptions of AI and the critical role of human collaboration in its development.

Journalist Sasha Issenberg discusses the new playbook for countering disinformation in political campaigns, focusing on strategies used in the 2020 election. The podcast explores the impact of social media and AI, the challenges of addressing false narratives, and the evolving relationship between political consultants and tech platforms.

Exploring the challenges of transitioning the SAT to a digital format, including data security concerns and ensuring equal access to technology for all students. Discussing technical glitches in digital exams, successful digital SAT administration, and collecting student data for analysis.

Exploring the transformative impact of AI on high school English education, with a focus on how generative AI is changing teaching methods and student learning. Discussions on the benefits, challenges, and future of integrating AI tools like chat GPT in classrooms. Questioning traditional education models and emphasizing the importance of creativity and emotional engagement in student learning.

President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address tonight. And while tech probably won’t dominate the speech, Biden could mention issues like AI, microchips and competition with China. MIT fellow R. David Edelman contributed to State of the Union speeches during his time as a tech adviser to President Barack Obama. On POLITICO Tech, Edelman tells host Steven Overly what goes into the big address and what Biden might say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices