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C2GTalk: What role can nature-based approaches play in addressing the climate crisis? with Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
October 25, 2021 13:41 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBGovernance is a key element in ensuring that nature-based approaches to addressing the climate crisis support ecological functions, are sustainable, and produce co-benefits, says Manuel Pulgar-Vidal during a C2GTalk interview. Ultimately, he stressed, any intervention—whether nature- or technology-based—can only be considered if it is based on a strong commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal is the leader of the climate and energy practice of the World Wide Fund ...
Global Ethics Day Special Event: On the Frontlines of Democracy
October 21, 2021 13:25 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBWhether it's rigging elections in Hong Kong, arresting activists in Venezuela, restricting voting access in the U.S., silencing the opposition in Belarus, or censorship in Burma, there can be no doubt that democracy is under assault. For Global Ethics Day, Carnegie Council hosted a panel featuring activists fighting on the frontlines to uphold and strengthen democracy. What can individual citizens do to support democracy? What's the role of international organizations? For more, go to carn...
Negotiating the New START Treaty, with Rose Gottemoeller
October 19, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAs the U.S. chief negotiator of the New START treaty, Rose Gottemoeller's new book is an invaluable insider's account of the negotiations between the U.S. and Russian delegations in Geneva in 2009 and 2010 and the crucial discussions between President Barack Obama and President Dmitry Medvedev. In this fascinating talk with Senior Fellows Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev, Gottemoeller reflects on her career, the importance of arms control, and what it was like being the first female deput...
C2GTalk: How can multilateral processes shape the governance of climate-altering approaches? with Franz Perrez
October 18, 2021 13:33 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAddressing the global challenge of governing climate-altering approaches through multilateralism is not just possible but necessary, says Ambassador Franz Perrez during a C2GTalk interview. In the end, he says, it is in everyone's best interest to build a common understanding of the potential risks, opportunities, and challenges linked to climate-altering approaches. Ambassador Franz Perrez is the head of the International Affairs Division at the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (...
The Doorstep: The New Age of Mass Migration, with FutureMap's Parag Khannna
October 14, 2021 19:46 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAhead of the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Summit, Parag Khanna joins "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to speak about his new book MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us, and the impact of climate migration on the future "map of humanity." As climate migrants become the greatest percentage of people seeking new opportunities in new places, Khanna discusses the rise of regional self-sufficiency and how governments can become better stewards of natural resources. For more, i...
Global Ethics Review: Midnight's Borders, with Suchitra Vijayan
October 13, 2021 13:15 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB"What does it mean for us to think about these border regions beyond the questions of international security?" asks Suchhitra Vijayan, the author of the new book Midnight's Borders: A People's History of Modern India. In this podcast, Vijayan discusses with host Alex Woodson her 9,000-mile journey through India's borderlands, which formed the basis of the book, and she discusses the violent and continuing history of the 1947 partition, the stark differences and similarities along South Asia'...
C2GTalk: How can young people get involved in governing climate-altering approaches? with Marie-Claire Graf
October 11, 2021 12:36 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBYoung people may not yet have a seat at the decision-making table, but they are influential stakeholders with the power to steer the direction of the climate discourse, said Marie-Claire Graf during a C2GTalk interview. As they work towards getting that seat, they are building capacity, learning and awareness on a range of issues, including the governance of climate-altering approaches. Marie-Claire Graf is one of the Global Focal Points of YOUNGO, the Children and Youth constituency to Un...
The Promise & Peril of AI & Human Systems Engineering, with Mary "Missy" Cummings
October 08, 2021 13:39 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode of the Artificial Intelligence and Equality Initiative podcast, Senior Fellows Anja Kaspersen and Wendell Wallach are joined by former U.S. Navy pilot Mary “Missy” Cummings, a professor at Duke University, director of the school’s Humans and Autonomy Lab, and a world leading researcher in human-autonomous system collaboration and robotics. The conversation touches upon the maturity of current AI systems applications and key conundrums in AI research to make sure humans are no...
Procuring & Embedding AI Systems in the Public Sector, with Rumman Chowdhury & Mona Sloane
October 06, 2021 13:19 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative podcast, Senior Fellows Anja Kaspersen and Wendell Wallach are joined by Mona Sloane, senior research scientist and adjunct professor at New York University, and Rumman Chowdhury, Twitter's director of machine learning ethics, transparency and accountability, to discuss their recent online resource aiprocurement.org. The conversation addresses key tension points and narratives impacting how AI systems are procured and embed...
C2GTalk: Is the multilateral system equipped to govern climate-altering approaches? with Paul Watkinson
October 04, 2021 13:56 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBFive years since the Paris Agreement came to fruition, Paul Watkinson talks to C2GTalk to provide some personal reactions, drawing on his long experience of climate action, about what comes next. How and when do we start thinking about the large-scale carbon dioxide removal that may be needed to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to well below 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels? What multilateral approaches might the world need to govern solar radiation modification? Pa...
C2GTalk: Are we going to be at the table when climate-altering approaches are considered? with Elizabeth Thompson
October 04, 2021 13:40 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIsland peoples may well consider climate-altering approaches, like carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification, because of the existential threat posed by climate change, said Ambassador Elizabeth Thompson during a C2GTalk interview. One of the main challenges, in her view, is how to ensure that the most vulnerable will have a seat at the table when these approaches are considered. Ambassador Elizabeth Thompson is the permanent representative of Barbados to the United Nations. ...
C2GTalk: Is it time to consider additional climate-altering approaches to tackle the planetary emergency? with Johan Rockström
October 04, 2021 13:19 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe world faces a planetary emergency that requires considering all possible options to tackle it, said Johan Rockström, in a C2GTalk interview. Speaking just before the Climate Ambition Summit in December 2020, he said this was a critical moment to put the world on an irreversible path towards decarbonization, to ensure that any consideration of additional approaches—such as solar radiation modification—would not undermine that essential work. Johan Rockström is director of the Potsdam In...
The Doorstep: Can the United Nations Save the World? with Catherine Tinker
September 30, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly ended this week in New York with little fanfare. Yet important global discussions took place in both in-person and virtual meetings. Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations' Dr. Catherine Tinker joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss what the media missed and how the UN still plays an important role as the "People's House" bringing nations together to solve and be accountable ...
China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy, with Peter Martin
September 28, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWhat can we learn about China's ambitions from studying how its diplomats operate? In his new book "China’s Civilian Army," Bloomberg's Peter Martin draws on memoirs and first-hand reporting in Beijing, to share the untold story of China’s "wolf warriors," its highly disciplined diplomats who have a combative approach to asserting Chinese interests. Martin joins Senior Fellows Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev for a fascinating conversation on China's diplomatic army.
C2GTalk: An Introduction to the Series, with C2G Executive Director Janos Pasztor
September 27, 2021 14:53 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBCarnegie Climate Governance Initiative’s C2GTalk is a series of one-on-one interviews with influential practitioners and thought leaders, exploring the governance challenges raised by emerging approaches to alter the climate. Discussions touch on a range of ethical, cultural, economic, and political issues, whilst staying grounded in the practical and personal experiences of our guests. In this introduction to the series, Mark Turner, host of C2GTalk, and Janos Pasztor, executive director...
The Doorstep: Haiti on the Precipice of Change, with Emmanuela Douyon & Jean Eddy Saint Paul
September 15, 2021 17:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPoliticé's Emmanuala Douyon and Brooklyn College's Jean Eddy Saint Paul join "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss lessons learned from Haiti's interconnected history with the U.S. and how these ideas could help the country out of its current political crisis. As the region's first Black republic and with a growing population of U.S. citizens living there, what does Haiti's future look like? How can the U.S. more effectively engage its near neighbors in the Caribbea...
Twenty Years Since 9/11: Grey Wars, American Values, & the Future of National Security
September 09, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn the 20 years since the 9/11 attacks, national security decisions have tested the values of American democracy. This panel, hosted by Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal, examines lessons learned from the past two decades of conflict and the role that ethical action must play in helping to provide security while adhering to democratic principles. National security experts N. W. Collins, Sean McFate, and General Joseph Votel share their thoughts on these critical issues.
Protests in Perspective: Racial Justice & Democracy in 2021, with Adom Getachew
September 07, 2021 16:08 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBOne year after the global protests in response to the murder of George Floyd, where are we in terms of racial justice? In this podcast, University of Chicago's Adom Getachew looks back on the Carnegie Council/Open Society University Network "Protests in Perspective" series and discusses some early impressions of the Biden administration and details the status of protest movements around the world. Where has progress been made? How can we continue to move these conversations and actions forwa...
The Doorstep: What's Next for Biden's Asia Pivot? with Paul Saunders
September 02, 2021 14:28 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDoorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin are joined by Paul Saunders, president of the Energy Innovation Reform Project, to evaluate Vice President Kamala Harris' recent trip to Singapore and Vietnam and enumerate moves by the U.S. to engage partners in Southeast Asia. What are U.S. regional priorities and how are they related to doorstep issues? How will China and Russia respond to U.S. assertiveness? Join our discussion and send comments to @DoorstepPodcast on Twitter or email us...
The Doorstep: The Future of Afghanistan Roundtable Discussion with Ali M Latifi & Said Sabir Ibrahimi
August 19, 2021 17:21 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAli M Latifi, Kabul based journalist for Al Jazeera English and Said Sabir Ibrahimi, non-resident fellow with NYU's Center on International Cooperation join Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss what is happening on the ground in Afghanistan today and the expectations for the country's future. Will the promises of a Taliban 2.0 in 2021 differ from the 1990s? Can the country recover economically to meet the needs of a new younger generation? What is the responsibility ...
The Doorstep: How Shipping Can Help Reenergize Globalization with BIMCO's Peter Sand
August 05, 2021 18:08 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBBIMCO shipping analyst Peter Sand joins Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss how the effects of the pandemic on shipping--container shortages, port congestion, demand outstripping supply (from ketchup to semiconductors)--are creating an opportunity for world leaders to re-embrace globalization. Can the Infrastructure Bill proposed by President Biden promote U.S. competitiveness in global trade or will geopolitics and China get in the way?
Artificial Intelligence, Justice, & the Rule of Law
July 29, 2021 12:34 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen is joined by Thunderbird School of Global Management's Nicholas Davis and University of Virginia's Renée Cummings to discuss the impact of AI-based technologies on justice, the rule of law, and law enforcement operations.
The Ethics of Global Vaccine Distribution, Part Three, with Florencia Luna
July 27, 2021 14:19 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the third podcast in a series on the COVID-19 pandemic and the ethics of global vaccine distribution, FLASCO's Dr. Florencia Luna details the situation in Latin America and the difficulties faced by middle income countries. What can COVAX and vaccine-rich nations do differently in the face of this continuing public health crisis? How can all nations make sure the world is better prepared for the next pandemic?
The Doorstep: Biden's India Strategy, with Dhruva Jaishankar
July 23, 2021 14:32 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThe U.S.-India relationship is a central part of the Biden-Harris administration focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Delhi next week, Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin discuss India's role in the QUAD, vaccine diplomacy, growing bilateral economic ties, and the youth revolution with Dhruva Jaishankar, executive director of Observer Research Foundation America.
The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of a Country and Its People, with Tara Kangarlou
July 21, 2021 13:45 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBIn today’s interconnected global village, Iran remains a mystery to much of the rest of the world―especially to those living in the United States and the West. In "The Heartbeat of Iran," Tara Kangarlou takes us on a journey into everyday life in Iran, where we meet the diverse people who make up the country’s delicate socio-cultural, political, and religious mosaic. Kangarlou discusses all this and more with Senior Fellows Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev.
The Ethics of Global Vaccine Distribution, Part Two, with Ezekiel J. Emanuel
July 14, 2021 13:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn the second podcast in a series on the COVID-19 pandemic and the the ethics of global vaccine distribution, University of Pennsylvania's Ezekiel Emanuel discusses the positives and negatives of the vaccination campaigns led by the Biden administration and COVAX. With many nations still facing public health emergencies, how can the U.S. effectively and ethically use the vaccine as soft power? What about the Chinese and Russian efforts? How have the pharmaceutical companies approached this e...
The Doorstep: China in the Middle East & U.S. Foreign Policy, with Asha Castleberry-Hernandez
July 09, 2021 15:35 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat is China up to in the Middle East? How is its massive Belt and Road infrastructure project affecting U.S. foreign policy and American citizens? Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, senior advisor in the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, discusses all of this, plus vaccine diplomacy, energy, and human rights, as she shares some of the Biden administration's thinking on these major issues with "Doorstep" co-hosts Tatiana Serafin and Nick Gvosdev.
Soft Law Approaches to AI Governance
July 07, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn the latest Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI) webinar, Carnegie Council Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Arizona State's Gary Marchant and Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez about their work on characterizing soft law programs for the governance of AI. Soft law is defined as any program that sets substantive expectations, but is not directly enforceable by government. What is the role of these programs in managing applications and methods of AI?
The Ethics of Global Vaccine Distribution, Part One, with Cécile Fabre
June 29, 2021 15:57 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAs we enter the summer of 2021, some nations are seeing vaccination rates of around 50 percent, effectively ending the imminent threat of COVID-19; others are still facing public health emergencies. In this first podcast in a series on global vaccine distribution, Oxford's Professor Cécile Fabre discusses the ethical underpinnings of some of the policy choices designed to handle this inequity. What are the moral responsibilities of vaccine-rich countries to the rest of the world?
AI & Equality Initiative: Think Before You Code
June 24, 2021 17:24 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThinkTech is an independent nonprofit association, started by and for students, young technologists, and professionals working to shape the impact of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies on individuals and society. Under the slogan "Think before you code," it serves as a platform to create guidance for the responsible development of technology. In this podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with ThinkTech's Lukas D. Pöhler, Eva Charlotte Mayer, and Agnes Gierulski abo...
Ethics, Equality, & AI in the Caribbean
June 22, 2021 14:41 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBArtificial intelligence (AI) will affect the socio-economic development of nations across the globe. Caribbean countries are particularly susceptible because they tend to be labor intensive economies and are therefore at risk of significant economic and social disruption from automation and artificial intelligence. Three experts in this space--Cordel Green, Stacey Russell, and Erica Simmons--discuss these issues and much more.
The Doorstep: Cryptocurrencies & Global Decentralization, with NYU Stern's David Yermack
June 18, 2021 14:04 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBCryptocurrencies are dominating headlines with El Salvador recently announcing Bitcoin as the country's legal tender and Biden and Putin discussing ransomware and crypto at their Geneva meeting this week. NYU Stern’s Professor David Yermack joins Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss how an experimental digital currency may change the definition of the nation-state over the next decade. Will we be citizens of the country of Google or Amazon?
Rethinking American Grand Strategy, with Christopher McKnight Nichols
June 15, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWhat is grand strategy? What differentiates it from normal strategic thought? What, in other words, makes it "grand"? In answering these questions, most scholars have focused on diplomacy and warfare, but the most thorough interpretations consider the bases of peace and security--including gender, race, the environment, and a wide range of cultural, social, political, and economic issues. Oregon State's Christopher McKnight Nichols, editor of "Rethinking American Grand Strategy," joins Senio...
Illiberal Democracy on the Rise: Examining Brazil, Hungary, & India
June 09, 2021 16:05 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThe post-World War II liberal order faces unprecedented upheaval as countries and their leaders retreat from globalism, embrace nationalism, and attack democratic norms. Whether it’s Bolsonaro in Brazil, Orbán in Hungary, or Modi in India—illiberalism is on the rise. Carnegie Council President Joel H. Rosenthal hosts a virtual panel to assess the current threats against democracy; discuss steps to support a revival of democratic values globally; and finally, examine the question: Is democrac...
The Doorstep: Press Freedom & Foreign Policy Panel, with Stephen J. Adler & Carlos Martínez de la Serna
June 04, 2021 14:06 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAdvocating for press freedom around the globe has long been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. The Trump administration changed the rules, but what can Biden do to restore the public's faith in the press? "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin speak with Stephen J. Adler, board chair of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and Carlos Martínez de la Serna, program director for Committee to Protect Journalists.
Creative Reflections on the History & Role of AI Ethics, with Wendell Wallach
May 26, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 83 MBHow is the new global digital economy taking form? What are the trade-offs? Who are the stakeholders? How do we build “participatory intelligence”? In this wide-ranging AI & Equality Initiative podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Carnegie-Uehiro Fellow Wendell Wallach about the history of computational and human ethics and their synergies and conflicts, the growing impact of AI on society, how to make sure that this technology works for everyone, and much more. Wendell Wallach ...
The Doorstep: Analyzing Biden's New Approach to Sanctions, with CNAS's Rachel Ziemba
May 21, 2021 14:03 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBSanctions are becoming an increasingly important part of the Biden administration's foreign policy toolkit. Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin discuss their impact and effectiveness, looking at the latest moves vis-à-vis Russia, China, Iran, and more with Center for a New American Security's Rachel Ziemba.
Gender Parity in Diplomacy: Solutions from Around the World, with Susan Sloan
May 13, 2021 17:41 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSusan Sloan is the author of "A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World." With organizations facing challenges of the pandemic, diversifying the workforce, and the spread of fast-paced technology, Sloan discusses why gender diversified leadership, at all levels, redefines how we solve critical problems. How can women be more involved in diplomacy? What skills and knowledge do they bring to the table?
Global Ethics Review: Ending the Afghanistan War, with Jonathan Cristol
May 11, 2021 15:16 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBJonathan Cristol, author of "The United States and the Taliban before and after 9/11," discusses ethics and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the latest in a series of talks with host Alex Woodson. Is President Biden making the correct choice? What does it mean for the U.S. to end the Afghanistan War "honorably"? What are the prospects for women's rights after the withdrawal?
The Doorstep: What Does Biden's "Omnipolicy" Mean for the U.S.? with Politico's Nahal Toosi
May 07, 2021 13:03 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBNahal Toosi, foreign policy and national security writer at Politico, returns to speak with Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin about how Biden is merging foreign and domestic policy, making sometimes surprising allies and partners (e.g. Modi's India), and rushing to do it all before mid-term campaigning gets in full swing.
Global Ethics Review: The Model International Mobility Convention 2.0, with Michael Doyle
April 27, 2021 15:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHow can we make migration more ethical? Columbia University's Professor Michael Doyle, also a senior fellow at Carnegie Council, discusses the Model International Mobility Convention (MIMC), which is focused on creating "a better set of rules for the movement of people across borders." Doyle and host Alex Woodson also touch on the Biden administration and the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected migration across the world.
The Doorstep: Sustainability vs. Food Security in Our Oceans, with Duke University's Martin Smith
April 23, 2021 14:11 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDr. Martin Smith from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss the health of our oceans and the impacts of climate change on our food supply. For more information on Carnegie Council's work on oceans and its Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative see: https://www.c2g2.net/marine/.
The Societal Limits of AI Ethics
April 21, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn recent years, the discussion on "AI ethics" has succeeded in mainstreaming key principles to limit the risks that would otherwise arise from the unrestricted and unconsidered use of artificial intelligence, particularly with regards to privacy, safety, and equality. But it may have overlooked a much more fundamental and uncomfortable question: what are the limits of "AI ethics"? Experts Meredith Broussard, Karen Hao, and Safiya Umoja Noble join Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel to discu...
ICGAI: Meaningful Inclusivity in Governing the AI Revolution
April 19, 2021 19:23 - 2 hours - 124 MBDon't miss Session 2 of the International Congress for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (ICGAI) online speaker series! This event focused on "Meaningful Inclusivity in Governing the AI Revolution." The session includes insights from high-level experts and decision-makers on the key stakeholders in achieving effective AI governance, the necessity of meaningful inclusivity, and how we can stimulate cooperation as we navigate the challenges posed by emerging technologies.
Are Americans Facing an Undemocratic Future? with Jason Stanley
April 16, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 57 MBU.S. democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. As America emerges from the January 6th assault on the Capitol, society faces a critical question: Can democracy bounce back or are Americans facing an undemocratic future? Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal and Yale's Jason Stanley discuss how to undo the damage done to U.S. institutions and the rise of nationalism around the world, from India to Brazil to Hungary.
Global Ethics Review: "Homo Empathicus" & the Pandemic, with Alexander Görlach
April 14, 2021 15:36 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs the world still struggles to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Senior Fellow Alexander Görlach discusses his book "Homo Empathicus," the role of empathy in politics, and China and human rights. How can the Biden administration get American democracy back on the right track? How should democracies respond to China and author autocratic nations?
The Doorstep: The New Space Race with The Washington Post's Christian Davenport
April 09, 2021 13:18 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB"Washington Post" defense and space reporter Christian Davenport joins "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to talk about commercialization and democratization in space. How will billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson make space a part of day-to-day life? What are governments like China and India prepared to do to make sure they stay in the space game?
Africa, Artificial Intelligence, & Ethics
April 05, 2021 14:58 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBArtificial intelligence is impacting and will impact Africa as profoundly as any continent on Earth. While some African nations struggle with limited access to the Internet, others are leaping into the digital economy with Smart Cities. Access for all, digital literacy, and capacity-building remain as challenges. How through AI and ethics can prospects for all of Africa be improved?
2034: A Novel of the Next World, with Admiral James Stavridis & Elliott Ackerman
March 31, 2021 15:20 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBU.S.-China competition is one of the defining stories of this era, but it has stopped short of violence, for now. In the novel "2034," Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, and Elliot Ackerman, a best-selling author and former Marine, imagine a naval clash between the two nations in the South China Sea in the next decade--and the path from there to a nightmarish global conflagration. In this talk with "Doorstep" co-hosts Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev, Stavridis...
ICGAI Catalyzing Cooperation: Working Together Across AI Governance Initiatives
March 29, 2021 14:03 - 2 hours - 122 MBThis is the kick-off event for the International Congress for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (ICGAI) online speaker series. This first event is focused on "Catalyzing Cooperation: Working Together Across AI Governance Initiatives." Topics include insights from high-level experts and decision-makers on what comprehensive and trustworthy governance looks like, as well as providing an overview of the Global Governance Network for AI (GGN-AI) proposal.