POLITICO Tech

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.

Commerce Department official Thea Rozman Kendler discusses the expansion of trade restrictions on China's tech industry, focusing on advanced chips used in artificial intelligence. The episode explores the challenges with distinguishing between consumer and military applications, regulating technology to address Chinese company presence, and the effectiveness of export controls in the US-China trade relationship.

Exploring the motives and ethics of 'effective altruists' influencing the policy debate on artificial intelligence in Washington. Discussing the influence of key figures in the tech industry, concerns surrounding AI regulation, and the presence of effective altruist groups in Washington's AI policy and think tanks. Examining ethical issues surrounding financing fellows in the federal government and their potential influence on policy decisions.

The podcast discusses the UK's upcoming AI safety summit and its role in the global AI conversation. It explores conflicts of interest and risks surrounding AI technology, including bias and cybersecurity threats. The importance of addressing concerns about AI-driven harm and building on existing regulatory systems is highlighted. The regulatory approach to AI in the US and UK is also compared, emphasizing the engagement of stakeholders and firms' expertise.

Suresh Venkatasubramian, co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, discusses the need for further progress in regulating AI and addressing potential harms. He emphasizes the importance of strong signals from the administration to prioritize AI governance and highlights the readiness of government agencies. They also discuss the skepticism and need for clarity in AI licensing regime, and their hopes and expectations for the EU's AI executive order.

The U.K. aims to be at the forefront of the global conversation about artificial intelligence. The cornerstone of that effort is a safety summit it will be hosting in two weeks that British tech officials are very eager to talk about. On today's show, Michelle Donelan, the U.K.’s secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, talks with host Steven Overly about the summit and where the U.K. wants to position itself in the AI conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathaniel Fick has a complex mandate as the first U.S. ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy. He was recently in Kyoto, Japan, to finalize an artificial intelligence pact with G-7 countries. At that same time, Hamas launched an attack on Israel that shocked the world and set off a deadly war. On today’s POLITICO Tech, Fick explains to host Steven Overly how tech diplomacy factors into both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel's plans to invest billions in U.S. semiconductor production have made it a White House darling. But the Biden administration's crackdown on China's access to chips could still sting the company's business there. On POLITICO Tech, Intel's Bruce Andrews tells Steven Overly why the company wants to see a less restrictive approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices