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New Orleans lifted a ban on facial recognition technology due to a rise in violent crime. The podcast discusses the data one year later, including the limitations of the technology, racial bias, and the city's efforts to track its usage. It also explores the future of privacy and facial recognition, as well as the shift in attitudes towards legislation and the challenges in regulating law enforcement policies.

The fledgling industry for betting on U.S. election outcomes  — through regulated exchanges, not black markets — has been subject to immense regulatory scrutiny. Now, start-up company Kalshi is suing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for blocking its plan to create one of these political markets. On POLITICO Tech, Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour argues these exchanges are not only legal, but good for democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the political jockeying between the U.S. and U.K. to be the world's AI leader, including the U.K.'s AI safety summit and the Biden administration's AI executive order. Topics include the United States' approach to AI regulation, the challenges of global consensus, and the bipartisan agreement on AI with potential for politicization.

Internet access has been significantly disrupted in Gaza since the start of its ongoing war with Israel, including a recent blackout that lasted more than 30 hours. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly speaks with Palestinian community activist Nour Swirki and an internet watchdog  — NetBlocks director Alp Toker — about what it means to be disconnected from friends, family and the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Buchanan, White House Special Adviser on AI, discusses the implications of President Biden's executive order on AI. Topics include the future impact on AI use, the need for congressional codification, US vision for AI policy, and the complementary nature of the US executive order and the EU AI Act.

Student loan borrowers seeking advice on social media, facing misinformation and lack of guidance from the Biden administration. Risks of relying solely on influencers for financial advice. Consequences of following influencers on TikTok regarding loan payments and forgiveness. Misinformation and responsibility of influencers in providing accurate advice. Surge in social media activity for student loan repayment. Unveiling of White House's AI executive order.

The podcast explores an upcoming Supreme Court case accusing the Biden administration of pressuring social media companies to remove conservative posts. It delves into the complexities of government interference in online speech and the challenges in defining the line between coercion and regulation. The adversarial relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley is discussed, along with the government's role in determining speech on social media platforms. The podcast also touches on the Supreme Court's impact on communication between the government and social media platforms.

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson discusses the impact of AI on justice, equity, and democracy. He highlights concerns about bias in data sets, the use of AI to spread misinformation, and its impact on workers and wealth concentration. Johnson emphasizes the need for government regulations, transparency, and accountability to address bias and discrimination in AI. He also discusses the importance of building coalitions and investing in education to bridge the gap in AI development.

Over 30 states filed a lawsuit against Meta for violating children's privacy and misrepresenting the harms of their platforms. The legal battle draws a comparison to the fight against big tobacco. Meta's response and impact on child protection legislation is discussed. Controversial bills and tech pushback on kids' privacy laws are explored.

Google DeepMind general counsel, Tom Lue, discusses the increasing collaboration in the AI field and the need for responsible AI development. They explore the decision-making process, ethical safety considerations, allocation of liability, and upcoming safety summit priorities.