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Tech Talks are a podcast imagined and created by the folks over at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). We're a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization that fights to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital revolution. We work to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. #techtalkcdt Support CDT's work with a donation: https://cdt.org/techtalk/
Center for Democracy and Technology hosts CDT Tech Talks, a technology show with 159 episodes published.
Today's episode is a special recording from a live CDT book talk featuring a conversation about On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear. In a moment, you'll hear CDT's Miranda Bogen in conversation with the b
Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation by Center for Democracy and Technology
We have another exciting show for you! This summer, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau took the unusual step of seeking public comment on whether ABC's The View qualifies as a bona fide news inter
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, policymakers, technologists, and advocates are grappling with a critical question: how do we govern AI while protecting free expression? In
Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens by Center for Democracy and Technology
Today’s episode takes a deep dive into one of the most high-profile AI controversies in recent months: the debate surrounding Grok AI. From reports that the system generated harmful content — including material related t
At the end of last year, CDT Europe’s David Klotsonis and CDT US’ Aliya Bhatia sat down for a transatlantic conversation on one of the most pressing digital policy challenges today: protecting minors online. Drawing on t
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Questions of equity, accountability, and data use are taking center stage now that AI reshapes everything from public services to private industry. This episode kicks off our mini transnational series, bringing together
As AI systems become more embedded in critical decisions—from healthcare to hiring—the need for transparency and trust has never been greater. But how do we document these powerful tools in a way that’s both meaningful a
In this episode of Tech Talks, we dive into the growing debate over online age verification. While often framed as a way to protect children, these policies carry major implications for how everyone, adults and children
Can AI ever truly be “neutral”? A new Executive Order takes aim at so-called “Woke AI,” raising constitutional concerns and surfacing big technical challenges. In this episode of Tech Talks, CDT’s Amy Winecoff, Senior Te
In this episode, we explore the vital role public interest technologists play in shaping policy. How do technical experts influence legislation around the internet, cybersecurity, AI, and more? What challenges do they fa
On January 27th, the Trump Administration made headlines with a controversial move to dismiss three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent agency responsible for ens
In today’s episode, we dive into an often overlooked but incredibly important issue: content moderation in non-dominant languages, specifically Maghrebi Arabic dialects. Recently, CDT released a groundbreaking report tit
In today’s episode, we tackle a fascinating question: What happens when an AI system deployed by a company decides to "resign"—stopping its recommendations or restricting access to its outputs? Can such actions help miti
In this episode, we explore the vital topic of bias and equity in AI systems. Joining the conversation are two esteemed guests: Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer at the Emerson Collective, and Alexandra Givens, P
John Coleman
specialist in helping people, pastor, certified life coach and therapist · Warwickshire County Council
1 appearance on this show
Raffi Krikorian
chief technology officer · Emerson Collective
1 appearance on this show
Kate Ruane
Center for Democracy & Technology
1 appearance on this show
Riana Pfefferkorn
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
1 appearance on this show
Aliya Bhatia
CDT US
1 appearance on this show
David Klotsonis
CDT Europe
1 appearance on this show
Miranda Bogen
CDT US
1 appearance on this show
Laura Lazaro Cabrera
CDT Europe
1 appearance on this show
Umang Bhatt
University of Cambridge
1 appearance on this show
Nick Doty
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)
1 appearance on this show
Chinmayi Sharma
Fordham Law School
1 appearance on this show
Mona Elswah
Digital Rights and Content Moderation Researcher
1 appearance on this show
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