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DSR's Siliconsciousness

The DSR Network
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Education
AI Governance
Data Sovereignty
National Security
Algorithmic Justice
China
Trump Administration
AI Regulation
AI Act
Khan Nego
Tech Policy
Teaching and Learning
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Criminal Justice System
Public Policy
Data Ethics
Disinformation
Elon Musk
Donald Trump

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

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Latest Episodes

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Conversations on AI typically deal with impacts in the US, Asia, and Europe. Yet the impact of AI on Africa, and Africa on AI, is immense. Professor and Director of the MIND Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand Benjamin Rosman joins David... more

As the Trump regime wages war on Iran and geopolitical crises are dominating tabloid headlines, the Pentagon’s relationship with artificial intelligence is slipping under the radar. Alondra Nelson joins David Rothkopf to discuss the DoD’s partnership... more

The Pentagon wants less restricted, more dangerous AI—and it seems like they’re getting it. Pete Hegseths’s showdown with Anthropic is just the latest instance of this administration’s pursuit of radical deregulation of artificial intelligence that s... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Julia Stoyanovich
Institute Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Associate Professor of Data Science, Director of the Center for Responsible AI at NYU
NYU
Episode: Why Responsible AI Begins with Each of Us
Russell Brandom
AI Editor of TechCrunch, writing about the tech industry since 2012
TechCrunch
Episode: What Washington (and Plenty of Other Folks) are Getting Wrong About AI
Amos Toh
Senior Counsel and Manager in the Brennan Center's Liberty and National Security Program
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: The Trump Administration Wants "Truthful" and "Unbiased" AI. What Could Go Wrong?
Michelle De Mooy
Director of the Tech and Public Policy Program at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
Georgetown University
Episode: An In-Depth Look at the Administration's AI Action Plan and Its Implications
Omran Sharaf
The UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology
United Arab Emirates
Episode: How AI Has Become a Central Element of Geopolitics Today
Camille Stewart Gloster
CEO of CAS Strategies, LLC, and former Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security for the White House
CAS Strategies, LLC
Episode: The Best Way to Promote AI Leadership May Not Be What You Think It Is
Mat Honan
Editor at MIT Technology Review
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Episode: How the World is Changing The Way It Thinks About AI
Sean Williams
Founder and CEO of AutogenAI
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Episode: Is AI Overhyped, Underhyped, or Both?
Gigi Levy-Weiss
Co-founder and partner of the investment firm and business accelerator, NFX.
NFX
Episode: A Successful Investor's Perspective on AI's Emerging Opportunities & Risk

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David Rothkopf
Host of Siliconsciousness, DS R Network

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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.
The First 100 Days of AI Policy in the Next Administration
Q: What does the first 100 days of AI policy look like?
It should focus on comprehensive federal governance, continuing the AI governance efforts made by the previous administration, and establishing new federal data privacy laws to better regulate AI.
AI and the Trump Administration: What to Expect
Q: What should we look for in the first 100 days of the new administration regarding AI policy?
Key appointments in regulatory agencies and the survival of existing AI governance initiatives will be indicators of the administration's direction.
AI and the Trump Administration: What to Expect
Q: What implications do you see for the future of AI governance under the Trump administration?
Without legislative change, the Trump administration is likely to adopt a deregulatory approach that undermines necessary governance of AI technologies.
Charting an AI Roadmap for the Emerging World
Q: What do you think are the critical elements on an AI roadmap for developing countries that assure their independence?
Ensuring that youth have access to educational opportunities and job opportunities is very important for building AI ecosystems in their respective countries.

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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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7. Mat Honan
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