The Sunday Show

A recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court sheds light on the legal tussles surrounding California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Discussions reveal tensions between child safety measures and First Amendment rights. Experts explore the complexities of tech regulations by comparing them to food safety laws. The podcast dives into how design choices impact children’s safety online and debates if regulations should be based on tangible harms or subjective experiences. It also highlights the evolving responsibilities of digital platforms in safeguarding users.

Raúl Torrez, the 32nd Attorney General of New Mexico, is challenging Meta for allegedly failing to protect children from online dangers. He discusses the serious implications of social media on youth safety, citing troubling exploitation and predatory behavior. The conversation delves into the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act and the discrepancies between Meta's claims and their practices. Torrez emphasizes the importance of legal action in pushing for better online protections and the need for transparency from tech companies to enhance child safety.

David Rand, a professor at MIT with expertise in Management Science and Cognitive Sciences, dives into the fascinating intersection of AI and conspiracy beliefs. He discusses his research on how dialogues with AI can reduce belief in conspiracies, even showing long-lasting effects. Rand highlights how important personalized interactions are and addresses the ethical challenges of using AI in this context. The conversation also touches on connecting punk rock culture to misinformation and the nuances of discussing deeply held beliefs.

Rebecca Rand, a journalist and audio producer, dives into the vital yet often overlooked world of data workers. She discusses the harsh realities these individuals face in content moderation and AI training, emphasizing the emotional toll of their work. Rand highlights the Data Workers' Inquiry initiative which empowers these workers to share their stories. The conversation sheds light on the need for recognition, mental health support, and advocates for a labor movement that challenges misconceptions about the data workforce.

Listen to a discussion with Jules Polonetsky and Anne J. Flanagan from Future of Privacy Forum on US privacy laws, GDPR, and the role of AI. Explore the impact of the Supreme Court decision, challenges lawmakers face, and the importance of data privacy in educational technology and AI. Learn about establishing AI-focused centers and advancing legal certainty in privacy-enhancing technologies.

In the past week, multiple Silicon Valley billionaires announced endorsements of former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump. To dig a bit deeper into their motivations to support Trump and his new running mate, Ohio Senator and former venture capitalist J.D. Vance, Justin Hendrix invited on three sharp observers of politics and technology, including:Henry Farrell, a professor of the international affairs and democracy at Johns Hopkins University and the recent co-author with Abraham Newman of Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy.Elizabeth Spiers, a writer and digital strategist and contributing writer for the New York Times, and co-host the Slate Money Podcast.Dave Karpf, an associate professor at George Washington University in the School of Media and Public Affairs.

David Carroll and Ravi Naik discuss data protection in the age of AI, focusing on the aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the challenges of AI-generated text. They explore the legal boundaries of AI, the role of advocacy in upholding data rights, and the importance of human involvement in AI projects.

Experts discuss the aftermath of Murthy v Missouri in relation to COVID-19 misinformation. Topics include free expression, tech policy, combating influence operations, NRA v. Volo case, conspiracy theories, political funding, countering influence operations on social media, challenges in civil service communication roles, and implications on platform accountability and transparency.

Experts discuss the ethical and societal risks of advanced AI assistants. Topics include anthropomorphism, appropriate relationships with AI, impact of AI on relationships, and ethical considerations in AI development.

Anya Schiffrin and Cory Doctorow discuss the battle between news organizations and tech companies, challenges in the media industry, funding models for journalism, Google's impact on news revenue, and the power dynamics between big tech and journalism for safeguarding democracy.