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Computer Says Maybe

Alix Dunn
Algorithmic Bias
Big Tech
Predictive Policing
Social Science
Machine Learning
Policy
AI Accountability
Litigation
Content Moderation
Civil Society
Facct Conference
Project Nimbus
Data Privacy
Telegram
Pavel Durov
Algorithmic Auditing
Accountability
Facebook
Misinformation
Mental Health

Technology is changing fast. And it's changing our world even faster. Host Alix Dunn interviews visionaries, researchers, and technologists working in the public interest to help you keep up. Step outside the hype and explore the possibilities, problems, and politics of technology. We publish weekly.

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Litigator David Seligman describes how big tech companies act brazenly as legal bullies to extract wealth and power from the working class in the US.

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Recent Guests

David Seligman
A lawyer and founder of Towards Justice, a nonprofit focused on protecting workers' rights.
Towards Justice
Episode: Worker Power & Big Tech Bossmen w/ David Seligman (replay)
Karen Hao
Journalist reporting on AI and the environment
Episode: Reporting on AI’s climate injustices w/ Karen Hao (replay)
Kate Sim
Director of the COSPR program at the University of Western Australia's Tech and Policy Lab, expert in child safety and online environments.
University of Western Australia
Episode: How to (Actually) Keep Kids Safe Online w/ Kate Sim (replay)
Ben Collins
CEO of The Onion
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Episode: Ben Collins: Computer Says MozFest
Luisa Franco Machado
Digital rights activist and advocate for intergenerational participation in technology
Equilabs
Episode: Luisa Franco Machado: Computer Says MozFest
Nabiha Syed
Executive Director of Mozilla Foundation
Mozilla Foundation
Episode: Computer Says MozFest 2025
Helen King Turvey
Board member at Mozilla
Mozilla
Episode: Computer Says MozFest 2025
Brandi Geurkink
Executive Director of the Coalition for Independent Technology Research
Coalition for Independent Technology Research
Episode: Who Knows? Independent Researchers in a Platform Era w/ Brandi Geurkink
Sam Gregory
Executive Director of Witness, focusing on the use of audiovisual technologies in human rights advocacy.
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Episode: Straight to Video: From Rodney King to Sora w/ Sam Gregory

Host

Alix Dunn
Host focusing on the intersection of technology and public interest, engaging with experts to unravel complex tech narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    An excellent insightful podcast with great guests and intelligent insight. Thanks Alix and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Sooleeman
    Canada3 months ago
  • Human says definitely listen to this podcast.

    Great insights on tech and global impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Supvaf
    Germany2 years ago
  • Epic analysis on top tech issues

    The team at Computer Says Maybe gets at key tech insights through meaningful conversations with leading voices. I love the way they make complex topics accessible and engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    first-time-caller-
    United States2 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the ability of the host to effectively communicate nuanced subjects, fostering a deeper understanding of technology's impact on society.
The diverse range of expert guests adds depth to each episode, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of key tech issues and find the conversations engaging and informative.

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#211
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#240
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Apple Podcasts
#21
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#212
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Worker Power & Big Tech Bossmen w/ David Seligman (replay)
Q: What can be done at the state level to address issues of corporate power?
Advocacy at the state level is essential, and we need to pass laws that recognize the interconnectedness of consumer and worker rights to combat corporate greed.
Worker Power & Big Tech Bossmen w/ David Seligman (replay)
Q: How do you see technology and corporate behavior evolving in relation to power dynamics?
Technology enables companies to manipulate worker conditions under the guise of independence, complicating accountability and creating a system of control without responsibility.
Worker Power & Big Tech Bossmen w/ David Seligman (replay)
Q: What is the impact of forced arbitration on worker accountability?
Forced arbitration creates barriers for workers to seek justice in courts, thereby allowing corporate misconduct to go unchallenged.
Reporting on AI’s climate injustices w/ Karen Hao (replay)
Q: What do you hope will change in terms of transparency requirements for data center operations?
I hope for some regulation that mandates disclosures around data centers so that communities can be informed and make better decisions.
Reporting on AI’s climate injustices w/ Karen Hao (replay)
Q: Why is it so difficult to do good reporting on the environmental impacts of tech?
The lack of transparency and the need for substantial insider knowledge make it challenging for journalists to report on environmental impacts effectively.

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