Explain to Shane

By: AEI Podcasts
  • Summary

  • Technology has become increasingly important to policy debates, but these debates won’t be productive without an understanding of how the technology in question works. AEI Visiting Fellow Shane Tews interviews tech industry experts to explain how the apps, services, and structures of today's information technology systems work, and how they shape our social and economic life.
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Episodes
  • AI's Corporate Takeover? (With Mark Johnson)
    Aug 22 2024

    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, companies are grappling with the challenges of effectively leveraging AI tools. From data readiness to privacy concerns, the path to successful AI implementation is fraught with complexities. Yet, the potential benefits - from revolutionizing healthcare to enhancing our daily interactions with technology - are too significant to ignore.

    Here to shed light on these pressing questions is Mark Johnson, co-founder of Michigan Software Labs. With extensive experience in AI consulting, Mark brings valuable insights into the strategies companies are employing to harness the power of AI while addressing its challenges.

    Join us as we explore the future of AI integration, the potential of brain-computer interfaces, and the delicate balance between innovation and privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.

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    32 mins
  • Can We Childproof the Internet? (With Ari Cohn)
    Aug 8 2024

    Recent child online safety bills have ignited a firestorm of controversy. These emotionally charged proposals aim to shield children from online harm, but they've raised serious concerns about potential infringement of First Amendment rights. The current legislative landscape remains uncertain, with various bills at different stages across states and at the federal level.

    How do we balance the urgent need to protect children with our fundamental rights to free speech? What are the practical implications of proposed age-gating measures? And where do we draw the line between parental responsibility and government intervention?

    To discuss these challenges and concerns surrounding age-gating on the internet, we're joined by Ari Cohn. Ari serves as Free Speech Counsel at TechFreedom. Prior to this role, he was the director of the Individual Rights Defense Program at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and served as an attorney with the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

    Join us as we explore age gating, parents' roles in keeping their kids safe, and the current state of child online safety legislation.

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    28 mins
  • Renewing the Partnership Between Government and Entrepreneurs (With Arun Gupta)
    Jul 25 2024

    Our government grapples with challenges that demand quick solutions and decisive action. However, the government structure often lacks the necessary incentives to drive innovation. This is where Arun Gupta comes in, emphasizing the importance of a renewed partnership between government and entrepreneurs to tackle major societal issues.

    Arun is the author of Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to Innovate and Transform Society. He is also CEO of NobleReach Foundation, a venture capitalist, a lecturer at Stanford University, and an adjunct entrepreneurship professor and senior advisor to the provost at Georgetown University.

    Tune in as Arun shares insights from his book and discusses the intersection of government, entrepreneurship, and academia.

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    32 mins

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