POLITICO Tech

U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has a goal to make the U.K. become a tech hub on par with San Francisco. And he sees the country’s bench of artificial intelligence companies and researchers as key to helping it get there. Host Steven Overly talked with Hunt as he kicks off a multi-day visit to the West Coast… a charm offensive he hopes will draw U.S. firms closer to the U.K.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Union has been ahead of most of the world when it comes to regulating the tech industry - but writing the rules is not the same as enforcing them. POLITICO’s Clothilde Goujard joins Steven Overly to discuss what’s at stake for companies and regulators alike as the EU’s much-anticipated laws come into effect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin discuss the need for major changes in Silicon Valley and Washington to address the AI dilemma, emphasizing the risks of bias, discrimination, and job displacement. They also touch on concerns regarding open source AI safety and stress the importance of responsible development. The episode explores speeding up governance of AI and the innovative digital governance system implemented by Taiwan. Finally, they discuss the consequences of inaction and the need for unprecedented action to avoid authoritarian dystopia.

What would war with China be like? Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) has put that question to defense and finance experts. Now, he says it would be “useful” to game out that scenario with tech companies as well. On today’s POLITICO Tech, Gallagher argues that imposing tougher restrictions on business with China’s tech sector today would make a difference should conflict ever become reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shira Perlmutter, Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, discusses the challenges of copyrighting AI-generated work. They explore the need to determine the degree of human involvement in AI creations, the impact of AI on copyright law, and the tension between protecting creative works and utilizing AI for innovation.

Microsoft President Brad Smith discusses new AI rules the company is calling on Congress to impose, and the importance of getting the regulation-averse tech industry on board. They also explore the concerns and considerations regarding the implementation of a licensing regime for AI technology. The podcast delves into the potential for comprehensive legislation on data privacy and AI in Congress, the importance of public confidence in technology, and the impact of AI on the 2024 election.

The largest tech antitrust case in nearly 25 years begins today as the Justice Department takes on Google over the dominance of its search business. POLITICO’s Josh Sisco joins today’s episode to tell Steven Overly what to expect from the multi-month saga and why it’s just the start of a longer legal war with Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, POLITICO reporters Rebecca Kern and Brendan Bordelon join Steven Overly to break down what to expect from the House this fall on AI, quantum computing, online safety, TikTok and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Ballantyne of AFL-CIO discusses labor unions' stance on AI. Topics include worker concerns, role of labor unions, worker privacy and surveillance, need for worker assistance programs, and labor organizers' uncertainties about AI.

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Ca) is one of the few members of Congress with a background in computer science. But lawmakers don’t need tech expertise to regulate AI, he tells Steven Overly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices