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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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Large language models are now marketed for more than just efficiency—some companies are encouraging them for more personal use cases, such as health questions or companionship. These uses carry some privacy and mental health concerns, which lawmakers... more

A recent survey examined how U.S. teens use and view AI, finding the majority have used chatbots for schoolwork or searching for information. Teens reported varying opinions about how AI would impact them personally versus society, and these feelings... more

In February, Anthropic faced an ultimatum from the Pentagon to provide unrestricted use of its AI models. When the company refused, the defense secretary labeled it as a "supply-chain risk" and soon after entered into a contract with OpenAI. In this ... more

The U.S. will soon launch a crewed ship to circle the moon and test equipment for takeoff and reentry, raising interesting questions about space exploration and the role of private companies. In this episode, co-host Darrell West is joined by Casey D... more

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Recent Guests

Monica Anderson
Director of Internet and Technology Research at Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center
Episode: Teens are using AI—but not how we think
Stephanie Pell
Cyber and national security expert, Brookings fellow
Brookings Institution Center for Technology Innovation
Episode: Does the Anthropic–Pentagon feud mean the end of responsible AI?
Valerie Wirtschafter
Fellow, AI and Emerging Technology Initiative, Brookings; author of forthcoming Brookings report
Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program, AI and Emerging Technology Initiative
Episode: Does the Anthropic–Pentagon feud mean the end of responsible AI?
Casey Dreier
Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society
Planetary Society
Episode: Going back to the moon
Lev Gonick
Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, experienced in digital opportunity and equity initiatives.
Arizona State University
Episode: Universities tackled digital inclusion—now they are accelerating AI use
Joe Kane
Fellow in the Brookings Metro Program
The Brookings Institution
Episode: Why water is important for data centers
Eszter Hargittai
Professor and Chair of Internet Use and Society at the Institute of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich
University of Zurich
Episode: 'Wired Wisdom': A conversation with author Eszter Hargittai on older populations
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

Hosts

Nicol Turner Lee
Director of the Brookings Center for Technology Innovation; Co-host of TechTank; broad expertise in technology policy and governance.
Darrell West
Senior Fellow in the Center for Technology Innovation; frequent co-host discussing technology policy, AI, and governance.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Top Podcast

    One of my favorite podcasts in my life

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    5
    jakson46237
    United States6 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States6 years ago
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    The Podcast are interesting and well done. There is a lot to be learned.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robinkhan2783455
    United States6 years ago
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    Just a great podcast.I love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States6 years ago
  • Nice podcast

    I really like this podcast.Listen to all of you and of you will love it.........

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States6 years ago

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The show can be dense but is highly informative for policy-minded audiences.
Sponsorship notes: audiences value credible, non-sensational tech policy discussions.
Listeners appreciate data-driven policy analysis from Brookings experts.
Guests bring high-level expertise across AI, governance, and digital policy.

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Teens are using AI—but not how we think
Q: Why this study and why now?
Monica describes the urgency of studying emerging technologies with teens as early adopters, highlighting that this stage helps set markers for future policy discussions and helps understand long-term societal impacts.
Teens are using AI—but not how we think
Q: Listen, I want to jump right in because I was really fascinated by reading the recent results from the Pew study on how teens use and view AI.
Monica explains that Pew's approach is to ground conversations in large, representative surveys, showing how teens use AI for information gathering, schoolwork, and increasingly personal uses, while acknowledging variations across race, income, and gender.
What to expect from the India AI Impact Summit
Q: What do you think they should be watching for as outcomes to understand where it might have long-term influence or success?
Key indicators of success will be the follow-through after the summit, institutional mechanisms that may arise, and the ongoing participation of emerging countries in the governance conversations.
What to expect from the India AI Impact Summit
Q: Do you expect those questions around more explicit sovereign AI strategies or infrastructures to be part of the conversation at the summit?
It is very likely, as these themes are consistent in India's AI diplomacy and hosting the summit gives them visibility.
What to expect from the India AI Impact Summit
Q: What are you most looking forward to at the summit this week?
There will be opportunities to build networks, ask questions, and make connections with a variety of stakeholders across sectors.

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TechTank offers a steady stream of policy-focused conversations at the intersection of technology, society, and governance. Episodes frequently cover AI governance, data privacy, digital inclusion, platform regulation, and the societal impacts of Big Tech, often featuring Brookings Institution experts and policymakers. The show stands out for its data-driven approach, high-profile guests, and candid discussions about regulatory frameworks, ethics, and the practical implications of technology in public life. Listeners who want actionable policy insights, informed perspectives from researchers and government-facing officials, and a clear sense of how tech decisions translate into real-world outcomes will likely find it especially relevant.

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1. Monica Anderson
2. Stephanie Pell
3. Valerie Wirtschafter
4. Casey Dreier
5. Lev Gonick
6. Joe Kane
7. Eszter Hargittai
8. Tim Wu

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