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Tech'ed Up

316 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratings

What’s happening right now on the frontlines of tech?  From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and quantum computing, Niki breaks down trending tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter. 

A zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff.  Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.  

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Quick Tech Takes • "The Rewiring of Childhood" & DOJ v. Apple • 3.28.24

March 28, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, Adam Kovacevich, joins Niki for a rapid-fire take on the latest tech headlines. They dive into the latest Big Tech anti-trust litigation and have a candid talk about childhood in the smartphone era.  “Apple hasn't done anything in the U.S. differently than in Europe. So it's peculiarly American that we've ended up in this situation.” - Adam Kovacevich Learn more about Chamber of Progress Read the NY Times take on the Apple monopoly case  Listen...

Regulatory Hacking

March 21, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Head of Strategy at The Future US, Evan Burfield, joins Niki with an update on how hacking the regulatory environment for start-ups has changed over the last few years. They take a deep dive into minerals and bioeconomy tech, talk human brain interfaces, and how building coalitions is essential to being strategic in approaching Washington.  “The Department of Defense can be an incredibly useful partner to a wide range of startups.” -Evan Burfield Follow Evan on LinkedIn Learn more about T...

Quick Tech Takes • TikTok & EU’s Digital Markets Act • 3.14.24

March 14, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, Adam Kovacevich, joins Niki for a rapid-fire take on the latest tech headlines. They talk about TikTok’s headache in Washington, Europe’s misguided Digital Markets Act, and the state of play in Congress.  “Even if this bill founders this year, the issue doesn't go away, right? That's the thing. The issue never goes away. There's no path really for TikTok to be a successful app in this country long-term and still be owned by ByteDance.” - Adam Kova...

Billionaires Playing Politics • Teddy Schleifer (Puck)

March 07, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Puck reporter Teddy Schleifer pulls back the curtain on tech billionaires and political contributions.  He and Niki look into the money and influence wielded by Silicon Valley titans over the presidential campaign. They talk about effective altruists, the “red-pilling” of Silicon Valley, and why tech donations to third-party candidates will continue to make things interesting this election season.  “We write about these donor advisors not because it's necessarily the juiciest stuff in the w...

Quick Tech Takes • China's “Spamouflage,” Google's Gemini, & Chat GPT • 2.29.2024

February 29, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Steer PR partner Lauren Tomlinson joins Niki for the second installment of Beyond the Buzz, the bi-weekly series of Tech’ed Up that digs into the comms, tech, and DC news creating headlines. They talk “Spamoflauge”, Gemini, and Chat GPT.  Subscribe to the BLUF newsletter Read the Forbes article Read the Washington Post article Read the NY Times article Follow Lauren on LinkedIn  Learn More at www.techedup.com Follow us on Instagram Check out video on YouTube Follow Niki on Lin...

The AI Ripple Effect • Dex Hunter-Torricke

February 22, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Head of Global Communications and Marketing at DeepMind, Dex Hunter-Torricke, joins Niki in the studio to inject some optimism and hope into the doom n’ gloom AI conversations dominating the airwaves. He highlights exponentially innovative developments at the Google subsidiary like AlhpaFold, scientific discoveries of new crystals and minerals, and AI-improved weather forecasting - all of which feeds his optimism for the future of tech.  “AI is just opening up such extraordinary new possibi...

Quick Tech Takes • Tech Layoffs, Spy Satellites, & Super Bowl Ads • 2.15.24

February 15, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Steer PR partner Lauren Tomlinson joins Niki for the first installment of Beyond the Buzz, the bi-weekly series of Tech’ed Up that digs into the comms, tech, and DC news creating headlines.  They swap hot takes on “jargon monoxide” when it comes to corporate layoffs, the new space race for AI-augmented satellite surveillance, and the Swifties’ impact on Super Bowl advertising.  “...people are talking about [faster data processing in space] in the national security community a ton because ob...

Beyond the Buzz • Quick Tech Takes • 2.15.24

February 15, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Steer PR partner Lauren Tomlinson joins Niki for the first installment of Beyond the Buzz, the bi-weekly series of Tech’ed Up that digs into the comms, tech, and DC news creating headlines.  They swap hot takes on “jargon monoxide” when it comes to corporate layoffs, the new space race for AI-augmented satellite surveillance, and the Swifties’ impact on Super Bowl advertising.  “...people are talking about [faster data processing in space] in the national security community a ton because ob...

Beyond the Buzz • Lauren Tomlinson • 2.15.24

February 15, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Steer PR partner Lauren Tomlinson joins Niki for the first installment of Beyond the Buzz, the bi-weekly series of Tech’ed Up that digs into the comms, tech, and DC news creating headlines.  They swap hot takes on “jargon monoxide” when it comes to corporate layoffs, the new space race for AI-augmented satellite surveillance, and the Swifties’ impact on Super Bowl advertising.  “...people are talking about [faster data processing in space] in the national security community a ton because ob...

The Future of Podcasting • Jordan Newman

February 08, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Spotify’s Head of Content Partnerships, Jordan Newman, joins Niki remotely to celebrate Tech’ed Up going weekly and to share podcasting tips and tricks. This episode is a great listen for anyone who has thought they might want to join the ever-growing community of podcasters. Jordan also offers his take on what he thinks the impact of AI will be on the industry. “...podcasting is one of the few mediums that we have left that is really focused on long-form versus short-form.” -Jordan Newman ...

Reframing AI • Chloe Autio

January 25, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

DC-based AI policy and governance expert, Chloe Autio, joins Niki in the studio to break down the state of play in Washington for AI regulations this year. They explore AI’s PR challenge, talk about the awkward optics of recent Congressional briefings, and Chloe explains why the term “artificial intelligence” conceals more than it reveals.   “It really should be more about not whether or not AI is going to take your job, but whether or not someone who uses and knows how to use AI will repla...

Tech'ed Up Welcome Trailer 2024

January 19, 2024 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB

What’s happening on the frontlines of tech? Tune in to Tech'ed Up for zippy conversations about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff. From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and crypto, quantum computing to the decentralized internet, Niki breaks down the trends in tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter. Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.  Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts to learn more from Niki a...

The Future of Digital Money • Matt Swinehart

January 11, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Managing Director at Rock Creek Global Advisors, Matt Swinehart, joins Niki in the studio to talk fintech and the future fate of the USD. Matt previews why alternatives to the US Dollar will be a hot topic globally in 2024, how the Libra project still impacts the way regulators are thinking about crypto, and shares his take on why the EU approaches tech regulation differently than the US. Niki shares her take on Bitcoin and what might have been and Matt forecasts the state of play for regula...

Profiles in Tech: Running at Walls • Meghan Joyce

December 28, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Meghan Joyce, Co-Founder and CEO of AI startup Duckbill, joins Niki in the latest installment of our Profiles in Tech Series. She shares insights from her unconventional career path from the Treasury Department to raising venture capital for an early-stage Boston tech company with stops along the way at Bain Capital, Uber, and Oscar Healthcare. Niki and Meghan share their optimism for the incredible opportunities AI offers both businesses and consumers.  “What's so exciting as an entreprene...

2023 Wrap-Up: Tech in DC • Bruce Mehlman

December 14, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, a bi-partisan lobbying juggernaut in Washington, DC, joins Niki in the studio to share his thoughts on 2023 and tech. They have a spirited conversation about politics, progress, and the state of play for tech regulation that touches on AI, tech’s impact on polling, and social media.  “AI's existence doesn't mean, okay, now we're all going to settle all those old hard things…it's not endemic to some kind of Washington dysfunction that we haven't ...

Tech at the CIA • Sheetal Patel

November 30, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Assistant Director of the CIA for the Transnational and Technology Mission Center, Sheetal Patel, joins Niki in the studio to talk about how important tech is to their mission, partnerships with the private sector, and why they are actively recruiting technologists. This episode looks back at technology that the CIA helped bring to our everyday lives and looks forward to the impact of AI.  “The global strategic competition in emerging technology is actually occurring in the private sector....

Take Back Your Data • Martina Larkin

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

CEO of Project Liberty, Martina Larkin, joins Niki remotely in the studio to talk about the non-profit’s hope for the future of the internet. They take a deep dive into data, decentralization, and how DSNP gives power back to the user. Niki makes the case for a digital backpack or ID and Martina shares how researchers, NGOs, and tech can partner together to make the next generation of the web safer for all. "This is not about pointing out the harms or the problems only. This is really abou...

"Futureproof" • Kevin Roose (New York Times)

November 02, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

New York Times reporter and host of the popular podcast Hard Fork, Kevin Roose, joins Niki remotely to talk all things AI and why he’s a “sub-optomist” when it comes to how this latest tech revolution will impact our future. He shares some tips from his book, Futureproof, about how to be resilient in the age of AI in the workplace. Turns out being more human is the answer because you just can’t out-hustle a machine. “People should start thinking about it [AI] more as a tool for displacing ...

Digital Ticket Era • Laura Dooley

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Laura Dooley,  Head of Global Government Relations at StubHub, sits down with Niki in the studio to talk about the tech behind ticket pricing, why competition in the ticketing industry is so important for consumers, and highlights some smart and reasonable paths for policy solutions that will empower consumers and fans. "When you buy a ticket, it should be yours. That's our point of view. Do what you want with it. Unfortunately, that's not how it works in the status quo." - Laura Dooley Fo...

Fintech in D.C. • Penny Lee & Amena Ross

October 05, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Niki is joined by Penny Lee, President & CEO of the Financial Technology Association and Amena Ross, Head of Global Policy at CashApp for a fintech coffee klatch: What’s brewing in DC for fintech? They have a lively conversation about open banking, the fate of the CFPB, and data privacy. Amena explains why screen scraping is a good thing and Penny makes the case for keeping America in the lead when it comes to fintech regulation. "Data is like the new oil." -Amena Ross "We need to have a ...

Tech’ed Up Turns 2!

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Niki looks back at the last two years of Tech’ed Up and shares some of her favorite moments from the podcast.  This episode highlights engaging clips from episodes featuring Bloomberg reporter Ashlee Vance, US presidential candidate and former Congressman Will Hurd, Washingtonian Tech Titan 2023 Amy Gilliland of GDIT, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, and many more.   Listen in as Niki and guests explore all things tech: covering emerging ...

Profiles in Tech: From Oxford to Reddit • Jessica Ashooh

September 07, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Senior Director of Policy at Reddit, Jessica Ashooh, joins Niki remotely to talk about her non-traditional path to Silicon Valley - from earning a Ph.D. in International relations, to working in Abu Dhabi and at think tanks. They take a quick dive into how Reddit works, why its community is so passionate about governance, and, of course, talk cat subreddit threads. "I would say that Reddit is the democratic curation engine of the internet." -Jessica Ashooh Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Expl...

Smart Guns 101 • Kai Kloepfer

August 24, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

CEO of Biofire, Kai Kloepfer, joins Niki remotely in the studio to talk smart guns. They explore the technology that helps make these guns a safer option for home protection, the unique challenges of developing deep tech hardware, and some sobering statistics that keep Kai and his team motivated to help with one small part of a major, uniquely American, public health epidemic. "…there's a big need for applying American innovation and ingenuity to all sorts of areas." -Kai Kloepfer Follow K...

Is Crypto Back from the Dead? • John Rizzo

August 10, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Former U.S. Treasury spokesperson, current SVP of Public Affairs at Clyde Group, and crypto commentator John Rizzo joins Niki in the studio to talk about the state of play of crypto. Is there a future for crypto in America or will unelected bureaucrats successfully push the industry overseas? They discuss the broader regulatory climate and how other emerging technology, such as AI, could find itself in a similar deathmatch in Washington.  "I think the AI industry is in real danger of gettin...

DC & Tech Hot Topics • Ashley Gold (Axios)

July 27, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Axios reporter Ashley Gold joins Niki in the studio for a lighthearted conversation about what Big Tech should expect from Congress this year. They talk Federal Trade Commission dynamics, Ticketmaster drama, and foreign investments in the United States. Ashley shares her insights as the lead reporter for Axios’ Pro Tech Policy newsletter: Who’s interested and what’s what? And Niki cracks wise about Taylor Swift, Vrbo, and TikTok (of course). "We're still talking about AI at a pretty high l...

AI, Hacks & Cyber Attacks • Paul Rosenzweig

July 13, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Former Department of Homeland Security official, Paul Rosenzweig, joins Niki in the studio to share his thoughts on AI, hacking, and national security.  They dish some stories from the past and take a look to the future of big tech in China, talk AI hallucinations, and Paul shares his thoughts on what Congress should be doing to respond to the changing - and rapidly evolving - national security landscape.   "It {AI] already has its own problems with hallucinations and things like that. Imag...

Race for Space • Ashlee Vance (Bloomberg)

June 29, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

NY Times best-selling author, reporter, and host of Hello World, Ashlee Vance joins Niki to talk about the wild and wonderful characters driving the new space race. He shares stories from his new book ‘When the Heavens Went on Sale’ and why he believes this new space gold rush will change life as we know it.   "...if you're interested in money and, and sort of power and what's going on, low Earth orbit is, is where all the action is." -Ashlee Vance Follow Ashlee on Twitter Check out Hello...

The Deep & Dark Web • Matteo Tomasini

June 15, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Cyber defense expert, Matteo Tomasini, joins Niki on the podcast to shine a light into the deepest, darkest parts of the web. He explains the differences between the “Clearnet" aka the surface web, deep web, and the dark web. While they dive into the dangerous - and legitimate - motivations for anonymous web browsing, Matteo also provides helpful tips for protecting your own privacy online.  "…the hard part is a lot of people just don't know. So, they just kind of will blindly visit website...

‘Deep Fake Drake’ • Jessica Powell

June 01, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

CEO and co-founder of AudioShake, Jessica Powell, joins Niki remotely to talk AI and music. Her company created tech that has helped artists and fans alike since before we ever heard of a musical “deep fake.” In this episode, they chat karaoke, video game music, and Jessica breaks down what a stem is - as well as the creative impact AI will have on the music industry as we know it. "…what more logical next iteration of fandom and fan engagement than trying to create music with your favorit...

Kids & Social Media Addiction • Previn Warren

May 18, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Washington-based litigator, Previn Warren, joins Niki in the studio to talk about his law firm’s multi-district litigation against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. They discuss the growing epidemic of social media addiction among teens and tweens, and its impact on kids’ mental health, their developing brains, and bodies. "…we [Motley Rice]were kind of at the forefront of fighting the tobacco wars and preventing cigar companies from marketing to kids....

Crypto for Good (for real) • Denelle Dixon

May 04, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Foundation, joins Niki in the studio to talk about the real world, right-now positive use cases blockchain technology is having on the underbanked. They explore the work the foundation is doing with the UNHCR and IRC in Ukraine, their partnership with MoneyGram, and why you should care. Denelle shares some sage advice for the industry on how to better communicate with regulators.   "I actually feel like we're gonna make this, we're gonna make a shift here i...

AI Deep Dive • Dorothy Chou

April 20, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Head of Public Affairs for DeepMind, Dorothy Chou, is in Washington from London and joins Niki in the Tech’ed Up Studio to talk about the massive impact AI is already having on science, work, and the future of our economy. They cover the hard questions we all should be asking as this tech develops at breakneck speed, discuss the role of government in shaping this emerging tech, and highlight the importance of wrangling all kinds of people to shape the data and norms that underpin AI.  “Ther...

Cyber Safety • Debbie Taylor Moore

April 06, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Cybersecurity veteran and VP of Global Security at IBM Consulting, Debbie Taylor Moore, joins Niki in the studio for an eye-opening discussion on the future of cybersecurity threats, the need for cyber literacy, and practical advice on how to protect yourself, your data, and your home online in the event of a critical breach or outage. "On the flip side, the bad guys or threat actors can use it [AI] for propagating disinformation, for propagating bots, malware, denial of service attacks, a...

Bye, Trolls • Tracy Chou

March 23, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Block Party CEO & Founder, Tracy Chou, joins Niki remotely to talk about what her team is doing to make the internet a safer place and why she’s passionate about their mission. Her app puts control back in the hands of social media users using block lists, lock-out filters, and other tips and tricks to combat trolls. The conversation covers why the social media giants aren’t incentivized to do this work themselves, what action is needed for third-party app innovation to thrive, and what, as ...

Online Speech & The Supreme Court • Emily Birnbaum (Bloomberg)

March 09, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Bloomberg reporter Emily Birnbaum visits Niki in the Tech’ed Up studio for a rollicking conversation about online speech and the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming opinion on Gonzalez v. Google. This conversation covers the Justices’ overall vibes, the limitations of Section 230, Niki’s observations from inside the courtroom, and Emily’s assessment of the stakes for tech companies.  …it's interesting because it's, like, Google's power and influence actually did affect who was able to argue fo...

Making Sense of the Metaverse • Denise Zheng

February 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Denise Zheng, Managing Director for Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Accenture, joins Niki in the studio to highlight ways the metaverse is already being put to work in business.  She goes beyond the jargon of XR, AI, and web3 and explains what the metaverse is and why she thinks right now is a pivotal moment in the development of a tech that is sure to shape our future.   "We need to design the metaverse so that it's human-centric, right? But from a privacy, security, and ...

“Facts Favor the Optimist” • Rep. John Delaney

February 09, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Former Congressman and presidential candidate, John Delaney, joins Niki in the studio to discuss bipartisanship, practical policymaking, and answering the call to serve.  From investing in de-carbonization projects to crafting AI policy, from banning gas stoves to TikTok, they cover it all in this wide-ranging conversation. Follow former Rep. Delaney on Twitter Learn more about Forbright Bank Follow Niki on Twitter

“Facts Favor the Optimist” • Rep. John Delaney (D-MD)

February 09, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Former Congressman and presidential candidate, John Delaney, joins Niki in the studio to discuss bipartisanship, practical policymaking, and answering the call to serve.  From investing in de-carbonization projects to crafting AI policy, from banning gas stoves to TikTok, they cover it all in this wide-ranging conversation. "I think technological improvement, by any measure, has improved the condition of humanity across time, full stop. And it's doing that as we speak today. There's no ques...

Chips, China & TikTok • Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)

January 26, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) joins Niki from Capitol Hill to take a deep dive into tech issues facing the 118th Congress. Specifically, Sen. Warner lays out the national security risks the United States faces from the Chinese Communist Party’s involvement in one of America’s favorite apps: TikTok. This conversation includes a look back at last year’s passage of the CHIPs Act and a look forward to his potential bipartisan social media legislation. "…look at what the kids in China are getting o...

Chips, China & TikTok • Senator Mark Warner

January 26, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) joins Niki from Capitol Hill to take a deep dive into tech issues facing the 118th Congress. Specifically, Sen. Warner lays out the national security risks the United States faces from the Chinese Communist Party’s involvement in one of America’s favorite apps: TikTok. This conversation includes a look back at last year’s passage of the CHIPs Act and a look forward to his potential bipartisan social media legislation. Follow Senator Warner on Twitter Learn more a...

Crypto Aftershocks: Live from CES • Sheila Warren

January 12, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Taped live from the main stage at the CES conference in Las Vegas, CEO of Crypto Council for Innovation Sheila Warren and Niki chat about all things crypto. After the crypto earthquake of FTX and the beginning of another crypto winter, what aftershocks does the industry face? Sheila shares why she’s still a true believer in the blockchain. "It [blockchain technology] is an architecture. It is an infrastructure. What we do with it is gonna be up to all of us, but preserving it and ensuring ...

The Business of Cyber • Stefanie Drysdale

December 29, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Security start-up Prescient's VP of Cyber, Stefanie Drysdale,  joins Niki in the studio to talk insider threats, whistleblowers, and bug bounties.  She gives a pulse check on developments inside and outside the security business, including her fears for the future of the cyber industry if we lose focus on who the bad guys are. "I always tell people that if you touch technology, that you are somewhat responsible for being a cyber expert, at least to a degree." -Stefanie Drysdale Follow Stef...

Workplace Mental Health • Malcom Glenn

December 15, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

CEO of MG Equity Consulting and New America Fellow, Malcom Glenn, joins Niki in the studio to talk about the role businesses can play in promoting mental health and equity for employees. They touch on some popular misconceptions about Gen Z, why “quiet-quitting” is a misnomer, and the business case for doing right by people.Malcom shares some insights from his days at Uber and Niki explains why she’ll always be a Googler at heart.   Follow Malcom on LinkedIn Check out MG Equity Consulting ...

Tech Tales & Workplace Mental Health • Malcom Glenn

December 15, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

CEO of MG Equity Consulting and New America Fellow, Malcom Glenn, joins Niki in the studio to talk about the role businesses can play in promoting mental health and equity for employees. They touch on some popular misconceptions about Gen Z, why “quiet-quitting” is a misnomer, and the business case for doing right by people.Malcom shares some insights from his days at Uber and Niki explains why she’ll always be a Googler at heart.  "Sometimes, doing things for certain communities actually ...

Is Tech Policy Passé? • Karen Kornbluh

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Former Ambassador and Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, Karen Kornbluh, joins Niki in the Tech’ed Up studio for a rollicking conversation about whether tech policy is passé, the ongoing Twitter implosion, and misinformation being a loser. This conversation covers the erosion of trust in institutions, cynicism as a by product of social media, and the power of storytelling to combat both. "I hope we can get past the techlash to see it as technology as we used to, which is with this s...

Crypto Shockwaves • Dante Disparte

November 17, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle joins Niki in the studio hot on the heels of the FTX meltdown in this episode of Tech’ed Up.  They discuss the need for regulation, the role of stablecoins, and the argument for optimism about the future of crypto.    "…you cannot say as a representative of the people that you care about protecting consumers and markets and do nothing about sensible legislation and sensible regulation for the industry in the United S...

Is AI Becoming Sentient? • Nitasha Tiku (Washington Post)

November 03, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku joins Niki remotely to discuss the latest innovations in AI. We get to know LaMDA, the AI a Google engineer believes is conscious, and discuss the brand new text-to-image generator, DALL-E. We also wax philosophical about the impact of sci-fi on our understanding of AI technology.  Nitasha dives beneath the fun and viral consumer developments in AI to explore what’s lurking beneath.    "When you think about that's what's undergirding this generative tec...

Are the machines coming alive? • Nitasha Tiku (Washington Post)

November 03, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku joins Niki remotely to discuss the latest innovations in AI. We get to know LaMDA and DALL-E, name check ET and WALL-E, and wax philosophical about the impact of sci-fi on our understanding of AI technology.  Nitasha dives beneath the fun, whimsical, and viral developments in AI to explore what’s lurking beneath.    Links: LaMDA  DALL-E Follow Nitasha on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter

Are computers becoming sentient? • Nitasha Tiku (Washington Post)

November 03, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku joins Niki remotely to discuss the latest innovations in AI. We get to know LaMDA, the AI a Google engineer believes is conscious, and discuss the brand new text-to-image generator, DALL-E. We also wax philosophical about the impact of sci-fi on our understanding of AI technology.  Nitasha dives beneath the fun and viral consumer developments in AI to explore what’s lurking beneath.    Links: LaMDA "The Google engineer who thinks its AI has come alive"...

Is AI Becoming Sentient? • Nitasha Tiku (Washington Post)

November 03, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku joins Niki remotely to discuss the latest innovations in AI. We get to know LaMDA, the AI a Google engineer believes is conscious, and discuss the brand new text-to-image generator, DALL-E. We also wax philosophical about the impact of sci-fi on our understanding of AI technology.  Nitasha dives beneath the fun and viral consumer developments in AI to explore what’s lurking beneath.    LaMDA "The Google engineer who thinks its AI has come alive" DALL-E...

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