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TechTank is a biweekly podcast from The Brookings Institution exploring the most consequential technology issues of our time. From artificial intelligence and racial bias in algorithms, to Big Tech, the future of work, and the digital divide, TechTank takes abstract ideas and makes them accessible. Moderators Dr. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with leading technology experts and policymak... more

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The media and communications landscapes are in flux as the administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to implement its priorities, including around free speech and access to public media. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner ... more

Digital technologies and data analytics are increasingly being used to help athletes and coaches better monitor their performance and find areas for improvement. In this episode, Darrell West is joined by NFL player Kelvin Beachum and professor Arthu... more

Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, yet their concerns and experiences with emerging technologies like AI are often left out of discussions around t... more

Section 230 has shaped the internet since its passage in 1996 and has had far-reaching implications for marginalized groups, including Black Americans. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Danielle Davis to discuss her recent work examining... more

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Recent Guests

Kelvin Beachum
Tackle for the Arizona Cardinals with a long career in the NFL.
Arizona Cardinals
Episode: How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
Arthur Daemmrich
Professor of practice at Arizona State University and director of the Consortium for Science Policy and Outcomes.
Arizona State University
Episode: How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
Zarah Guillemet
Rising senior at Marlboro School and researcher working with Raj Korpan.
Marlboro School
Episode: Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
Raj Korpan
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Hunter College and a non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Hunter College
Episode: Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
Danielle Davis
Director of Tech Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Episode: Examining Section 230’s impact on Black Americans
Tonantzin Carmona
Fellow in the Brookings Metro Program, focuses on wealth and inequality alongside financial and emerging technologies
The Brookings Institution
Episode: Understanding and regulating crypto harms
Yong Liu
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New York University
New York University
Episode: How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another
Monica Anderson
Director of Internet and Technology Research at the Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center
Episode: What experts and the public think about AI
Eric Lipton
Distinguished investigative reporter covering space companies at the New York Times, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
The New York Times
Episode: How much influence do private firms have over space policy?

Hosts

Darrell West
Senior Fellow in the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution.
Nicol Turner Lee
Co-host of Tech Tank and Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, as well as Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
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    One of my favorite podcasts in my life

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    5
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    United States5 years ago
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    5
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    United States5 years ago
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    The Podcast are interesting and well done. There is a lot to be learned.

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    5
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    United States5 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States5 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
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    United States5 years ago

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How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
Q: How do you see sports technology developing in the future?
Arthur anticipates that teams will increasingly use AI for real-time decision making in games, while Kelvin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human connection in the sport.
How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
Q: How do you see the NFL using new technologies?
Kelvin shares insights on data analytics in player evaluations, while Arthur expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of big data given the limited number of games per season.
Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
Q: Did you find a particular age of individual with more distrust?
The 30 to 40 age group showed the highest levels of institutional mistrust toward AI, indicating that personal trauma is a greater factor than age.
Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
Q: Why was it important to explore trauma and its impact on Black women's opinion of AI?
Understanding that trust in AI is significantly influenced by historical and institutional trauma faced by marginalized communities helps tailor the technology to their needs.
How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another
Q: How optimistic are you about the future of autonomous vehicles?
I think it's very promising, and different parts of the world are already experimenting with autonomous vehicles.

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4. Raj Korpan
5. Danielle Davis
6. Tonantzin Carmona
7. Yong Liu
8. Monica Anderson

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