The Tech Policy Press Podcast

The Tech Policy Press Podcast

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A Critical Look at Trump's AI Executive Order

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump invited reporters into the Oval Office to watch him sign an executive order intended to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence. Trump said AI is a strategic priority for the United States, and that there must be a central source o ...  عرض المزيد

Unpacking the Politics of the EU's €120M Fine of Musk’s X

On Friday, the European Commission fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million for breaching the Digital Services Act, delivering the first-ever non-compliance decision under the European Union’s flagship tech regulation. By Saturday, Elon Musk was calling for no less than the abolition of ...  عرض المزيد

Exploring Belief and Belonging in a Fractured Online Age

On this podcast, for years we’ve discussed issues such as conspiracy theories, mis- and disinformation, polarization, and the ways in which the design and incentives on today’s technology platforms exacerbate them. Today’s guest is Calum Lister Matheson, associate professor and c ...  عرض المزيد

Considering Trust and Safety's Past, Present, and Future

The past few years have seen a great deal of introspection about a professional field which has come to be known as 'trust and safety,' comprised of the people who develop, oversee, and enforce social media policies and community guidelines. Many scholars and advocates describe i ...  عرض المزيد

What Is Europe Trying to Achieve With Its Omnibus and Sovereignty Push?

This week, the European Commission unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul how the EU enforces its digital and privacy rules as part of a ‘Digital Omnibus,’ aiming to ease compliance burdens and speed up implementation of the bloc’s landmark laws. Branded as a “simplification” initi ...  عرض المزيد