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TechTank

Brookings Institution

124 episodes

1 week ago

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 policymakers to share new data, ideas, and policy solutions to address the challenges of our new digital world.

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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 policymakers to share new data, ideas, and policy solutions to address the challenges of our new digital world.

Sign up to receive the TechTank newsletter for more research and analysis from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings.

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Episodes (20/124)

TechTank

On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake

Europe created regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, in attempt to reassert control, but these laws have recently faced backlash from the Trump administration.

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1 week ago

32 minutes 36 seconds

TechTank

Will AI democratize financial services?

Financial services have long relied on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for a range of duties, from administrative tasks to decision-making, but these uses can have major implications for consumers subject to the technology’s decisions. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Aaron Klein about these consequences and the importance of oversight in deploying these technologies.

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3 weeks ago

34 minutes 49 seconds

TechTank

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape

The media and communications landscapes are in flux as the administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to implement its priorities, including around free speech and access to public media. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez about these developments and the future of the agency.

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1 month ago

40 minutes 47 seconds

TechTank

How the NFL is using technology to improve performance

Digital technologies and data analytics are increasingly being used to help athletes and coaches better monitor their performance and find areas for improvement. In this episode, Darrell West is joined by NFL player Kelvin Beachum and professor Arthur Daemmrich about how these developments could transform sports and the experience of fans.

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1 month ago

22 minutes 2 seconds

TechTank

Measuring Black women’s trust in AI

Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, yet their concerns and experiences with emerging technologies like AI are often left out of discussions around trust and design. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Raj Korpan and Zarah Guillemet to discuss their new research centering Black women’s trust in AI and the importance of this perspective in creating equitable technologies.

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3 months ago

43 minutes 12 seconds

TechTank

Examining Section 230’s impact on Black Americans

Section 230 has shaped the internet since its passage in 1996 and has had far-reaching implications for marginalized groups, including Black Americans. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Danielle Davis to discuss her recent work examining these consequences and the difficulty of addressing them.

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3 months ago

31 minutes 27 seconds

TechTank

Understanding and regulating crypto harms

Conversations on cryptocurrency have been dominated by the industry and experts, leaving out the public, who will be impacted by Congress’ legislative efforts. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Tonantzin Carmona to discuss her research and recommendations on how Americans can be protected from the risks and harms posed by crypto.

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4 months ago

45 minutes 45 seconds

TechTank

How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another

As driverless cars hit the roads in more cities, some researchers are trying to improve their efficiency and navigational systems by creating social networks of autonomous vehicles. In this episode, Darrell West speaks with Yong Liu about this research project and how it might improve the reliability of these systems while protecting passengers’ privacy.

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4 months ago

19 minutes 8 seconds

TechTank

Big Tech monopoly maintenance: Is a ‘go and sin no more’ remedy sufficient?

Several major tech companies are facing legal challenges from antitrust enforcers who allege they have monopolized their respective markets. As courts determine proper redress in some cases, the remedies they choose might shape the future of digital competition. In this episode, guest host Bill Baer speaks with Rebecca Slaughter and Doha Mekki about these decisions.

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5 months ago

42 minutes 26 seconds

TechTank

What experts and the public think about AI

A recent report from Pew Research Center analyzed how U.S. adults and tech experts feel about AI, finding areas where the two groups were widely apart and where there was consensus. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner lee speaks with author of the study Monica Anderson from Pew about these opinions on AI and where these groups want to see more policies.

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5 months ago

26 minutes 29 seconds

TechTank

How much influence do private firms have over space policy?

Amid excitement around advancements in space exploration, there are unresolved issues concerning the role of private firms. Some companies receive billions of dollars in federal money and private sector leaders have been appointed to top positions at agencies like NASA. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with investigative journalist Eric Lipton of the New York Times about the implications of these partnerships and what it means for space policy.

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6 months ago

30 minutes 43 seconds

TechTank

How DOGE is Using AI in Government

There is talk of “unleashing AI” and removing burdensome regulations on its use within the new Trump administration. Staff members associated with the Department of Government Efficiency are using AI to analyze agency operations, gaining extraordinary access to government data. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with Professor Allison Stanger on how DOGE is using AI in government and the risks presented by its access to government information.

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6 months ago

26 minutes 51 seconds

TechTank

‘Signalgate’ and the Use of Commercial Apps in Government

After The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief revealed he was inadvertently added to a group chat with high-ranking national security officials on the commercial app Signal, there have been widespread discussions and concerns about how government officials communicate sensitive information. Co-host, Nicol Turner Lee, speaks to Brookings’ experts Stephanie Pell and Scott Anderson on this story’s implications for cybersecurity and privacy under the Trump administration.

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6 months ago

39 minutes 44 seconds

TechTank

What to expect from Trump’s FCC?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new Chair, Brendan Carr, and his priorities are quickly taking shape. The FCC is responsible for universal access to communications. Hear from former FCC Chair, Tom Wheeler, on the power of the chairmanship to shape the future priorities for American consumers and businesses, and what's in store for the independent agency under the Trump administration.

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7 months ago

40 minutes 16 seconds

TechTank

How Black Tech Founders Are Advancing Innovation

African Americans have had long standing impacts in the field of innovation as inventors to entrepreneurs. In this episode, we will talk to serial entrepreneurs Erin Horne McKinney and John Pasmore to share how Black Tech founders are advancing their ideas, while navigating barriers that limit access to capital and relevant networks.

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8 months ago

35 minutes 49 seconds

TechTank

What’s next for TikTok?

To ban or not to ban the social media app, Tik Tok? This has been the question since President Trump’s first term in office, largely due to a host of national security concerns. The recent extension to the ban for identifying a U.S.-based buyer may have saved the app for online users but was it an overreach of Trump’s power. In this episode, guests discuss the implications for the future of Tik Tok in the U.S.

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9 months ago

38 minutes 21 seconds

TechTank

Realizing Africa’s Potential: A Conversation with Book Author, Landry Signé

By 2050, Africa will be home to 25% of the world’s population with more than $16 trillion in combined business and consumer spending. The dividends of innovation must be part of the continent’s growth, as well as the global digital economy. On this episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host and Brookings fellow, Chinasa Okolo, speaks with author and Brookings Senior Fellow, Landry Signé about his new book, Realizing Africa’s Potential: A Journey to Potential.

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9 months ago

41 minutes 29 seconds

TechTank

New Developments in State Technology Policy

Congress has not passed many bills on the emerging digital economy. But that does not mean nothing is happening policy-wise. At the state level, there were 238 new pieces of regulatory legislation, according to a new report from New York University. That is a 163 percent increase over 2023. New laws cover AI, non-consensual sexual imagery, political deepfakes, and copyright protection, among other topics. Joining us today is one of the authors of that report. Scott Brennen is the director of the NYU Center on Technology Policy. Darrell M. West and he will discuss why state lawmaking has accelerated and areas such as AI, non-consensual sexual imagery, political deepfakes, and copyright protection where bills have passed. They also will consider the state outlook for 2025.

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10 months ago

21 minutes 18 seconds

TechTank

What to Expect from the Trump Administration on Cybersecurity

The digital world has become a dangerous place. We have seen foreign entities burrow into

telecom networks and extract highly confidential information. There have been hacks of vital

infrastructure, ransomware attacks, and thefts of sensitive data bases.

The Biden Administration sought to deal with emerging threats by defending critical

infrastructure, disrupting threat actors, use market forces to improve security, and forging

international partnerships.

What remains to be seen, though, is how many of these initiatives will be maintained by the new

Trump Administration. How the new president handles cybersecurity is an important topic

because a CyberNews study recently found 65 percent of American companies scored a D or

worse on cybersecurity and only 7 percent earned an A. It is clear that we all need to do a better

job on protecting our digital assets.

To help us understand these issues, Brookings colleagues Stephanie Pell and Darrell M. West

ways to safeguard critical infrastructure, disrupt threat actors, and use market forces to improve

security and the manner in which Trump may move on cybersecurity.

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10 months ago

31 minutes 58 seconds

TechTank

Will the US Become the new Crypto Capital of the World?

Donald Trump's election could set the stage for a sweeping policy overhaul, fueled by ambitious plans to make the United States the crypto capital of the world. From a potential national Bitcoin reserve to pro-crypto regulatory leadership, the sector is gearing up for a transformative period. With a Republican-controlled Congress and big industry campaign contributions in the 2024 election, the stakes are set for dramatic changes in crypto-policy and the overall crypto-landscape.

This week on the TechTank Podcast, co-hosts Darrell West is joined by Aaron Klein, a Senior Fellow at the Center on Regulation and Markets at the Brookings Institution to discuss if the U.S will become the crypto capital of the world.

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11 months ago

31 minutes 23 seconds