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Join co-hosts Tristan Harris and every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott. Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.

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Recent Guests

Tim Fist
Director of Emerging Technology Policy Institute for Progress
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Episode: We Need AI Treaties. This is How We Get Them
Janet Egan
Senior Fellow and Deputy Director for the Technology and National Security Program
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Episode: We Need AI Treaties. This is How We Get Them
Randy Fernando
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Episode: What Do We Mean by Humane Tech?
Josephine Wolff
Professor of cybersecurity policy at Tufts University, focuses on the economic impact of cyber attacks
Tufts University
Episode: Anthropic’s Mythos Has Changed Cybersecurity Forever. What Now?
Fred Heiding
Research fellow at the Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Program, Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Anthropic’s Mythos Has Changed Cybersecurity Forever. What Now?
Emilia Javorsky
Physician, public health researcher, director of the Futures Program
Future of Life Institute
Episode: AI and Cancer: Why Superintelligence Won’t Get Us to a Cure
David Dalrymple
Program director at the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Episode: Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Daniel Barkay
Episode: Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Oprah Winfrey
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Episode: BONUS: Our AI Town Hall with Oprah Winfrey

Hosts

Tristan Harris
Host of Your Undivided Attention
Aza Raskin
Co-host of Your Undivided Attention

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Superb

    This is absolutely worth your undivided attention. It's accessible, important content delivered in a very approachable way. A great starting point for me to begin to understand the implications of AI.

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    5
    Ten-a-penny
    Australia2 months ago
  • A Must-Listen

    I would give this podcast 10

    stars if I could! As a parent, this is my go-to resource for staying educated about how technology affects humanity. Really appreciate the work of The Center for Humane Technology and the knowledge they share for the common good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nknightsd
    United States2 months ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Finally someone talking in an informed way about this brave new world of AI. Very important podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    philosopherdog
    Canada2 months ago
  • Awesome content

    I love this podcast! I wish more people would listen!! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simmon K.
    United States2 months ago
  • So informative

    Thank you for being the adults in the room! You give me hope

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MereBV
    United States2 months ago

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Many describe the show as essential for understanding AI risks and governance with clear, accessible analysis.
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Listeners praise thoughtful, human-centered discussions that connect policy to real-world outcomes.

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We Need AI Treaties. This is How We Get Them
Q: What kinds of verification technologies could realistically support a global AI regime in the near term?
Near-term options include cryptographic proofs, confidential computing, location verification of chips, tamper-proof hardware, and scalable inspection frameworks similar to nuclear inspections, supplemented by human inspections and satellite data to build confidence without revealing sensitive data.
We Need AI Treaties. This is How We Get Them
Q: Why does AI coordination matter in a global, multi-polar context?
Coordination matters because AI impacts cross borders and can shift power, so without shared norms and verification, benefits will be captured by the few who control the most capable systems, potentially destabilizing global equities.
Anthropic’s Mythos Has Changed Cybersecurity Forever. What Now?
Q: Could AI-written code change how we think about secure software development and regulation?
Yes, if AI can write and patch code rapidly, policy might shift toward mandating security-focused tooling and insurance incentives to ensure that security is embedded in the software lifecycle.
Anthropic’s Mythos Has Changed Cybersecurity Forever. What Now?
Q: What are the geopolitical implications if many actors gain access to such tools?
The risk shifts from a few powerful states to many actors, increasing the number of potential threat surfaces but also catalyzing a push for global cooperation and shared standards.
Anthropic’s Mythos Has Changed Cybersecurity Forever. What Now?
Q: Why is Claude Mythos considered a game changer for cybersecurity?
Because it can automate vulnerability discovery and defense patching at speeds orders of magnitude faster than humans, potentially changing the economics and feasibility of cyber defense.

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