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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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As the internet emerged, so did stereotypes about older people's use of it. Yet research has countered some of these common beliefs and led to greater understanding of these generations' online activity. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee speaks with ... more

Marketplaces look different in the digital age and are controlled by a few large companies with immense economic and cultural power. Co-host Nicol Turner Lee is joined by legal scholar and tech expert, Tim Wu, to discuss his new book, “The Age of Ext... more

AI is the transformative technology of our time, yet undergirding the growing use of AI is the need for state-of-the-art data centers that host the file servers and networking equipment that store, process, and analyze information. In this episode, N... more

Europe created regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, in attempt to reassert control, but these laws have recently faced backlash from the Trump administration. In this episode of the TechTank podcast, ... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Wu
Julius Silver Professor of Law, Science and Technology at Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Episode: The Age of Extraction: A discussion on Tim Wu's new book
Marietje Schaake
Former MEP in the European Parliament and author of 'The Tech Coup, How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley'.
Stanford University Cyber Policy Center; Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Episode: On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake
Aaron Klein
Senior Fellow within the Center on Regulation and Markets at the Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution
Episode: Will AI democratize financial services?
Anna Gomez
FCC Commissioner and the only Democrat on the FCC
Federal Communications Commission
Episode: FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
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

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.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    United States5 years ago
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    United States5 years ago
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    United States5 years ago
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    United States5 years ago
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    United States5 years ago

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The Age of Extraction: A discussion on Tim Wu's new book
Q: How do you reconcile the differences in extraction between e-commerce platforms and social media?
Wu argues that both types of platforms engage in value extraction, whether it's monetizing data or collecting fees, emphasizing fairness in exchanges.
The Age of Extraction: A discussion on Tim Wu's new book
Q: What drove you to write this book now?
Wu shares that the book reflects his journey from being optimistic about the internet to realizing the detrimental effects of platform consolidation.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
Q: What is next for the communications landscape considering the political pressures?
We need to find affordable access to infrastructure that supports AI and ensure that everyone can participate in the new version of the economy with high-speed broadband access.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
Q: How has the recent defunding of public media impacted rural and indigenous communities?
The defunding has severely impacted communities that rely on public media for critical information, especially in times of crisis, leading to a loss of essential news and emergency alerts.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
Q: What is the FCC's overall role?
The FCC regulates communications across various platforms and acts independently based on law and expert knowledge rather than political pressure.

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The content primarily focuses on pressing technology issues, aiming to demystify complex topics such as artificial intelligence, algorithmic bias, and the implications of Big Tech. Conversations often include expert insights on how technology impacts various societal aspects like work, race, and privacy, fostering nuanced discussions around public policy innovation. Further, the podcast investigates the digital divide and seeks to provide accessible solutions by engaging with a variety of thought leaders and policymakers, making it a unique resource for understanding technology's broader societal impacts.

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2. Marietje Schaake
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4. Anna Gomez
5. Kelvin Beachum
6. Arthur Daemmrich
7. Zarah Guillemet
8. Raj Korpan

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