Siliconsciousness

Nov 08 2024 21 ep. 35 mins 11
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Welcome to Siliconsciousness, the DSR Network podcast focusing on the artificial intelligence revolution, politics, and policy.

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AI and the Trump Administration: What to Expect

Nov 08 2024 32 mins  
AI policy needs to be a focus of the Trump administration. But will the President-elect be able to rise to the challenge? What does the inclusion of figures like Elon Musk in Trump’s inner circle tell us about what the future of regulation looks like? Cyber policy expert Marietje Schaake joins David Rothkopf to answer these questions and more. This material is distributed by TR

Rethinking the AI Agenda for the US and the World

Oct 30 2024 31 mins  
Creating new policy around a cutting edge issue like AI is tricky. How can we balance the needs of innovation and regulation. More importantly, how do we sure that not person, or country, is left behind? Former White House official Camille Stewart Gloster joins David Rothkopf to discuss these pressing issues and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on

In the Wilds of AI, Which Wolves are Closest to the Sled?

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
A Skynet-type AI apocalypse is on everyone’s mind, but what about the very real problems happening right now? Professor of Technology and Regulation at the Oxford Internet Institute Sandra Wachter joins David Rothkopf to share what issues with artificial intelligence we should focus on, and why now is the perfect time to take action. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory

The First 100 Days of AI Policy in the Next Administration

Oct 17 2024 41 mins  
One way or another, we’re getting a new administration come January. In the age of AI, the first 100 days of either administration will need bold policies to regulate this rapidly expanding industry. Executive Director of Data & Society Janet Haven joins David Rothkopf to share the key points that the next administration must hit in order to keep the US on top of AI regulation.

Who You Going to Believe, Me or Your Lying AIs?

Oct 11 2024 33 mins  
We’ve all played around with AI, generating pictures our audio to send to our friends. But when happens when someone uses AI to generate images of you? Renée DiResta, an expert on how adversaries exploit digital platforms, joins David Rothkopf to share how the accessibility of AI has blown the door wide open for disinformation and exploitation, and the ways we can protect oursel

Charting an AI Roadmap for the Emerging World

Oct 04 2024 41 mins  
AI development will soon be a major component of the global economy. So how can emerging economies keep up with the US and China? AI governance and ethics expert Dr. Chinasa Okolo joins David Rothkopf to discuss why this issue is so critical and how to avoid a global AI gap. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emi

Governing AI for Humanity: A Deep Dive in the UN’s Latest Report

Sep 25 2024 35 mins  
The UN’s advisory body on AI released their comprehensive report detailing recommendations to address AI-related risks. Dr. Alondra Nelson, a member of the body, joins David Rothkopf to detail the key takeaways from the report, why international action on artificial intelligence is so critical, and what needs to happen next. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services

AI and the Challenge of Data Privacy

Sep 06 2024 33 mins  
With the advent of AI and advanced data collection technology, we’re in uncharted waters of data privacy. How can we protect our own data, and what role should companies and governments play in regulating data collection? Data privacy expert Dr. Micah Altman joins David Rothkopf to discuss this pressing issue. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf

How AI Redefines Strategy

Aug 30 2024 37 mins  
Can artificial intelligence be a better CEO than a human? With an unprecedented ability to process information, artificial intelligence has the capacity to strategize and adapt faster than any human. Author and technologist David Weinberger joins David Rothkopf to consider how advancing AI can change the way we think. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on

How AI is Driving Us Toward a Global Philosophical Reckoning

Aug 23 2024 39 mins  
We’re in the midst of a new technological revolution. Much like the Industrial Revolution, the AI era will challenge all aspects of society. David Leslie, Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation at the Alan Turing Institute, joins David Rothkopf for a discussion on the ways in which artificial intelligence will challenge the framework of society and how to ensure that AI se