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Computer Says Maybe

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

Mark Hays
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Bridget Reid
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Cory Doctorow
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Andrew Trask
CEO of OpenMind and Executive Director of the OpenMined Foundation, focused on decentralized AI technologies.
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Episode: Nodestar: Turning Networks into Knowledge w/ Andrew Trask
Mike Masnick
Founder and editor of Techdirt, executive director of the COPE Institute, and a board member of Blue Sky.
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Episode: Nodestar: The Eternal September w/ Mike Masnick
Paris Marx
Tech journalist and host of Tech Won't Save Us.
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Episode: Big Tech’s Bogus Vision for the Future w/ Paris Marx
Ollie Hayes
Representative from Global Action Plan, focusing on energy and water resource issues.
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Alix Dunn
Host focused on exploring the politics, possibilities, and problems of technology, interviewing various experts and practitioners.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Human says definitely listen to this podcast.

    Great insights on tech and global impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Supvaf
    Germanya year 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
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    United States2 years ago

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#134
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Apple Podcasts
#146
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#247
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Nodestar: Building Blacksky w/ Rudy Fraser
Q: How do you think about the governance of Blacksky?
We take a model where the moderation team makes decisions, and anyone can join and become a moderator, focusing on those who perform the most work.
Nodestar: The Eternal September w/ Mike Masnick
Q: What do you think about the user experience in decentralized systems versus centralized systems?
Mike emphasizes that ease of use and convenience are crucial, and that decentralized systems shouldn't require users to necessarily know they are decentralized to have a good experience.
Nodestar: The Eternal September w/ Mike Masnick
Q: Can you give us some context about when you first started to get into the concept of decentralization?
Mike refers to his early internet experiences in the early 1990s, realizing the potential for empowerment through a decentralized network.
The Elephant in the Algorithm: Live from ZEG Fest in Tbilisi
Q: What role does naming play in the process of storytelling about technology?
Naming is crucial as it allows the public to understand and communicate complex ideas more efficiently, yet the current terminology in AI often lacks clarity.
Is Digitisation Killing Democracy? w/ Marietje Schaake
Q: How do you think about regulation and the messiness of democracy?
Schaake argues that regulation is crucial for upholding fundamental principles, and the process itself is messy but necessary to account for diverse societal perspectives.

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2. Bridget Reid
3. Alice Marwick
4. Lana Schwartz
5. Cory Doctorow
6. Andrew Trask
7. Mike Masnick
8. Paris Marx

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