Oct 26, 202623 min
Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warning that we’ve already passed a point (before superintelligence or...
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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey , as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @sherrell_dorsey and on LinkedIn @sherrelldorsey Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://ac
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What is TED Tech about?
From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists, technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity.
What has TED Tech covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Democracy in the Age of AI (1/5): How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig" (26 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Democracy in the Age of AI (2/5): When AI can fake reality, who can you trust? | Sam Gregory" (26 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Democracy in the Age of AI (3/5): Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy | Sofia Ongele" (26 October 2026, 13 minutes).
How often does TED Tech publish?
TED Tech publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 306 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on TED Tech?
Booking probability for TED Tech is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. TED Tech requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. TED Tech's contact route on record: verified email.
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Democracy in the Age of AI (2/5): When AI can fake reality, who can you trust? | Sam Gregory
Oct 26, 202615 minWe're fast approaching a world where widespread, hyper-realistic deepfakes lead us to dismiss reality, says technologist and human rights advocate Sam Gregory. What happens to democracy when we can't trust what we see...
Oct 26, 202613 min"Democracy is more fun and inviting when you take it into your own hands," says creator and activist Sofia Ongele. Sharing how she's using coding and social media to defend democracy, Ongele invites us to identify our...
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Democracy in the Age of AI (4/5): How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict | Helen Toner
Oct 26, 202616 minNo one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we can't govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate...
Oct 26, 202613 minWe don't have to sacrifice our freedom for the sake of technological progress, says social technologist Divya Siddarth. She shares how a group of people helped retrain one of the world's most powerful AI models on a...
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Lawrence Lessig
Roy L.. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, Harvard Law School
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Sam Gregory
Director of Programs, Strategy & Innovation, WITNESS
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Helen Toner
Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants, Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology
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Manoush Zomorodi
journalist and host of TED Radio Hour, NPR
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