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POLITICO Tech

POLITICO
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
US Border Security
Disinformation
Donald Trump
2020 U.S. Presidential Election
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
CISA
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Elections
Social Media
Biden Administration
Fentanyl
Republican Party
Colonial Pipeline
Iran
Journalism
Biometric Data
Surveillance Technology

The POLITICO Tech podcast is your download on the disruption that technology is bringing to politics and policy. New episodes on Thursdays.

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Latest Episodes

Meeting the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technologies is one of the big challenges facing the Trump administration. And Dario Gil, the undersecretary for science at the Energy Department, is o... more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been called a “Luddite” and “anti-tech,” but the actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur insists he’s actually dazzled by artificial intelligence. He just has qualms with the tech companies building it, and how they’re compensating... more

Democrats logged big election wins this week in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City. And in some races, artificial intelligence — and specifically the energy data centers will consume — was a key issue for voters. As the tech industry spends billi... more

Tech companies are spending billions of dollars to build out their AI ambitions — with little clarity about how they’ll recoup their investments. Miriam Vogel, the CEO of the nonprofit EqualAI and former chair of the National AI Advisory Council, say... more

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Recent Guests

Dario Gil
Undersecretary for Science at the Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: How AI is driving Trump’s energy agenda
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor and director known for discussing the implications of AI on the creative industry.
Episode: Rebroadcast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt on AI, Hollywood and owning your ‘digital self’
Ian Stevenson
Reporter at POLITICO's E&E News
POLITICO
Episode: Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Abigail Spanberger
Democratic Governor of Virginia
State of Virginia
Episode: Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Miriam Vogel
President and CEO of EqualAI, former chair of the National AI Advisory Council
EqualAI
Episode: The business case for governing AI
Meredith Whittaker
President of the Signal Foundation, former Google employee and privacy advocate
Signal Foundation
Episode: Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on AI hype and the end of privacy
Liza Tobin
Managing Director at Garno Global, former CIA analyst and China Director on the National Security Council
Garno Global
Episode: Why the latest U.S.-China tech fight may be the biggest yet
Bharat Ramamurti
Former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council under President Biden
Episode: The next president’s AI problem
Dean Ball
Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Foundation for American Innovation
Episode: An exit interview with Trump’s AI policy adviser

Host

Steven Overly
Host discussing the intersection of technology and politics, often bringing in expert insights from various sectors.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 599 ratings
  • When it's not election season this podcast offers insightful if sometimes questionable takes on tech news and coming developments. Unfortunately. During the election season this podcast has become a thinly veiled campaign ad for Kamala Harris.

    Podcast Addict
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    AgentZero
    a year ago
  • Some of the worst takes on the internet.

    If you are a progressive voter, you will love it. They spoon feed you the cope you need to be blissfully ignorant about tech market workings. Everyone else, time is better spent elsewhere.

    The only reason I stay subscribed is to find out what low quality copium is being peddled.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anzel360
    United Statesa year ago
  • Probably the most authoritative and smart podcasts in the tech space.

    This is a smart listen that has become a regular part of my morning routine. The host and his guests are some of the most authoritative and informed people on a variety of issues impacting the future of tech in society, like AI (though this might be covered a little too much tbh) and the role policy plays in shaping what’s to come. I’ve enjoyed listening and learning from the podcast and am better prepared to understand the interplay between tech and policy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    globalnole
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    My father is in it so it is consequently amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chicken poop 75
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Helpful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authoritative perspectives presented by experts on contemporary tech issues.
Many enjoy the concise format, which makes complex topics accessible without sacrificing depth.
Some reviewers criticize the podcast for a perceived bias in discussing political topics, particularly around the Trump administration.

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#43
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Rebroadcast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt on AI, Hollywood and owning your ‘digital self’
Q: What is your stance on regulators addressing AI development?
He emphasizes the need for ownership rights concerning data and images, ensuring creators receive fair compensation from the economic value generated.
Rebroadcast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt on AI, Hollywood and owning your ‘digital self’
Q: What prompted your concerns about AI?
Gordon-Levitt shares that he has been observant of media and technology intersections for a long time, which led him to speak about the nuances of AI's impact on content creators.
Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Q: How did energy concerns become a political issue for recent elections?
Rising energy prices and affordability resonated with voters, leading to Democratic wins in various states by focusing on these themes during their campaigns.
Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Q: What has Abigail Spanberger promised to do regarding energy costs and AI data centers?
She has emphasized the need for data centers to pay their fair share and is watching a rate case that could lead to legislative intervention to address concerns about rising energy costs.
The business case for governing AI
Q: Is there anything you think the government should be doing now that it isn't?
We need more emphasis on AI literacy to reduce public fears and improve understanding of AI.

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2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
3. Ian Stevenson
4. Abigail Spanberger
5. Miriam Vogel
6. Meredith Whittaker
7. Liza Tobin
8. Bharat Ramamurti

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