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DSR's Siliconsciousness

The DSR Network
Artificial Intelligence
AI Policy
China
Trump Administration
Regulation
AI In Education
AI Governance
United States
National Security
Data Sovereignty
Public Policy
Disinformation
Healthcare
Openai
Algorithmic Justice
Policymaking
Energy Infrastructure
Silicon Valley
Technology
Inequality

Welcome to Siliconsciousness, the DSR Network podcast focusing on the artificial intelligence revolution, politics, and policy.

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Latest Episodes

Leading the way in artificial intelligence doesn’t just take the most powerful chips and biggest data centers — it takes a cultural shift towards AI literacy. Eric Xing, President of the MBZ University of Artificial Intelligence, joins David Rothkopf... more

The tech bros could be in for a rude awakening come November. We’ve seen the big names in AI increasingly cozy up with Republicans, but they may have forgotten that there is another party is poised to get back into power. How is Silicon Valley going ... more

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in court, but beyond the high-profile legal drama, a wave of industry-shifting stories is unfolding. Mat Honan, Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review, joins David Rothkopf to explore the week's key headlines... more

AI should serve us, yet that’s not always the approach that experts take. There’s been a lot of talk about AI fueling economic displacement, but what about AI that’s a partner instead of a replacement for us? Dr. Angela Aristidou joins David Rothkopf... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Xing
Professor and first president of the Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
MBZUAI
Episode: The Great and Good Disruptive Power of World Models
David Karpf
Associate professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University; contributor to Tech Policy Press
George Washington University
Episode: AI Prepares for a Political Pivot
Mat Honan
Editor at MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review
Episode: The King Kong v. Godzilla of A-holes and Other Big Stories of AI
Angela Aristidou
Professor at University College London and faculty fellow at the Digital Economy Lab and Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute
University College London; Stanford HAI
Episode: The Power of Applied AI Optimism
Anya Schiffrin
Senior lecturer; co‑author of the paper on deepfake fraud
Columbia SIPA
Episode: The Epidemic in Deepfake Financial Scams and Potential Cures
Alice Marwick
Director of Research at Data and Society
Data & Society
Episode: The Epidemic in Deepfake Financial Scams and Potential Cures
Rohini Kosoglu
Leading national policy expert with White House, Senate and presidential campaign experience
Fusion Fund (venture partner); former White House Deputy Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President; Stanford AI policy fellow
Episode: Democrats Need to Get Their Act Together on AI
Tal Hagin
Information warfare analyst and media literacy lecturer
OSINT investigations, disinformation analysis
Episode: Everything You See on the Internet is a Lie—Except for This
Benjamin Rosman
Professor in the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the University of Witwatersrand; founding director of the MIND Institute
University of Witwatersrand
Episode: Why We Need Whole-of-Planet AI Solutions: A Look at AI in Africa

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David Rothkopf
Host of Siliconsciousness, DS R Network

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The Battle for Your Brain: A (Scary) Conversation with Nita Farahany
Q: How real is the threat to mental privacy with neurotechnology today?
The guest argues that concerns are no longer speculative; consumer neurotechnologies and AI-enabled systems are already collecting data in sensitive ways, and the trajectory suggests we need robust protections now rather than waiting for a distant future.
A 2025 AI Report Card for the US
Q: How are we faring on cybersecurity and AI policy under the current administration?
Camille argues that while cyber security remains a priority, implementation is inconsistent across states and federal support is essential to keep pace with rapid private-sector innovation and emerging AI risks.
The King Kong v. Godzilla of A-holes and Other Big Stories of AI
Q: What are your big takeaways from the 10 things that matter in AI list?
The takeaway is that there is a broad, evolving landscape of AI priorities—from resistance to deployment, world models, and AI in warfare—that requires ongoing scrutiny, public engagement, and thoughtful policy, rather than a narrow focus on benchmarks or corporate winners.
Why We Need Whole-of-Planet AI Solutions: A Look at AI in Africa
Q: What is the Africa-specific opportunity for AI in terms of language processing and data availability?
Africa faces multilingual diversity with many low-resource languages, which requires innovative data strategies, data augmentation, and possibly different modeling approaches beyond simply scaling up datasets; this can drive unique AI capabilities and inclusive access.
The First 100 Days of AI Policy in the Next Administration
Q: What are the risks of an unregulated AI?
The impacts on marginalized groups can be more significant, leading to algorithmic discrimination and failures in various sectors, such as criminal justice and employment.

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What is DSR's Siliconsciousness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently explores artificial intelligence through the lens of policy, governance, and real-world impact. Episodes frequently pair technical AI topics with regulatory, national security, and public-interest angles, featuring policymakers, researchers, journalists, and industry leaders who analyze how AI tools shape society, economy, and geopolitics. A standout pattern is its balance between critical scrutiny of AI hype and practical discussions about regulation, ethics, workforce implications, and technology deployment. The show often includes scenario-based or policy-focused conversations, which helps listeners understand complex trade-offs and how different stakeholders approach AI governance. It's likely to appeal to list... more

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5. Anya Schiffrin
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