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14:59

The liberal X-odus from Elon Musk’s social network

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/12/03

Donald Trump’s election victory has liberals torn over whether or not to ditch X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and owned by Trump’s billionaire benefactor Elon Musk. They say it’s become a hotbed of disinformation and accuse Musk of using it to push a political agenda. POLITICO contributing writer and long-time tech journalist Nancy Scola spoke to a dozen Democratic lawmakers and activists who defended their decision to stay or leave. She joins host Steven Overly to

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19:59

The billionaire who wants to buy TikTok for the people

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/12/02

Billionaire Frank McCourt wants to create a more decentralized internet, one where big tech companies don’t hold all the power and individuals control their own data. But McCourt believes people need to see that version of the internet to believe it is possible, so he is leading a coalition trying to purchase TikTok — assuming President-elect Donald Trump will still force it to be sold. On POLITICO Tech, McCourt sat down with host Steven Overly at a recent Project Liberty summit to discuss his

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21:43

What OpenAI wants from Trump

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/22

Two years on from the release of ChatGPT, OpenAI has been beefing up its efforts to shape the way governments manage artificial intelligence. And earlier this year, the company tapped Democratic political veteran Chris Lehane to oversee global affairs. Now, Lehane is laying out proposals for how the U.S. government should invest in data, energy and chips to stay competitive with China. On POLITICO Tech, Lehane joins host Steven Overly to explain the company’s agenda and expectations for the incoming

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18:10

Rep. Ro Khanna wants Elon Musk to work with...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/21

Silicon Valley voted en masse for Vice President Kamala Harris, but Democratic support there did decline, just as it did in many other parts of the country. Host Steven Overly called up Rep. Ro Khanna to talk about how Democrats win back voters -- both in Silicon Valley and the heartland – which he says will require Democrats to embrace tech as a force for rebuilding the country and the economy. Plus, Khanna weighs in on Elon Musk’s plans to cut government spending under the incoming Trump

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22:27

Gina Raimondo is working weekends to protect her...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/20

Secretary Gina Raimondo has morphed the Commerce Department over the past four years into an agency focused on national security — enacting a massive, high-tech industrial policy aimed at beating China. And with two months left in her tenure, she is now racing to cement that legacy. On POLITICO Tech, Raimondo joins host Steven Overly to talk about her plans to dole out all microchip subsidies, today’s global summit on AI safety and why she thinks her work will withstand a Republican-controlled

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18:52

Biden and Xi had a breakthrough on AI nukes. Enter...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/19

President Joe Biden held the final meeting of his term with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over the weekend, and the pair walked away with an agreement not to allow artificial intelligence to control nuclear weapons. But their joint statement amounts to a handshake deal — just as President-elect Donald Trump is poised to return to the White House. On POLITICO Tech, Gregory Allen from the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins host Steven Overly to explain why the deal matters and what

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18:05

The new tech power players in Trump’s Washington

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/18

In Washington, the people animate the policy. And that means new power players in the incoming Trump administration and Congress will shape everything from artificial intelligence to telecom regulations. On POLITICO Tech, reporter John Hendel joins host Steven Overly to discuss the newly elected leadership in the Senate, as well as Trump’s attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz and his pick for Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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17:58

This tech CEO backed Harris, but says Dems should...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/15

Box CEO Aaron Levie backed Vice President Kamala Harris in last week’s presidential election. But now that former President Donald Trump is returning to the White House, Levie says he’s getting on board with Trump’s deregulation agenda. A big reason for that support? His Silicon Valley compatriot, Elon Musk. On POLITICO Tech, Levie tells host Steven Overly why he thinks Democrats need to give Musk and his new government efficiency commission a chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:12

Tech beat Trump's tariffs once. Can it happen again?

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/14

President-elect Donald Trump has promised sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners, including a whopping 60 percent tariffs on goods from China. And Trump’s allies are already plotting how to get them implemented. But tech lobbyists are preparing to fight back, with arguments about how tariffs will harm companies and worsen inflation. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly chats with Ed Brzytwa of the Consumer Technology Association about the industry’s plans for the tariff war ahead.Learn more

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13:21

Defense startups’ new hope in D.C.: Donald Trump and...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/13

The Defense Department shelled out more than $400 billion in contracts last fiscal year, but only a sliver of that money went to defense startups. Now, those companies hoping the incoming Trump administration will funnel more federal dollars their way, especially with Elon Musk advocating on their behalf. On POLITICO Tech, reporter Christine Mui joins host Steven Overly to explain what defense startups want from the next administration and what hurdles they will need to overcome. Learn more about

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18:03

The overlooked factor that shapes how people vote

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/12

After every major election, the losing side faces a dreaded question: Where did it all go wrong? But journalist Steven Waldman, the co-founder and president of Rebuild Local News and Report for America, argues that pollsters and reporters are overlooking a key factor when debating that question after last week’s outcome. On POLITICO Tech, Waldman explains why the place where voters get their news and information — legacy media or social media — likely influenced which candidate they support.Learn

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17:15

Congress is back with a long tech to-do list

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/11

Congress returns to Washington tomorrow with the results of last week’s election hanging overhead. But the weeks ahead could be a busy time for tech. Congress has let legislation languish on issues like artificial intelligence, spectrum authorization and kids online safety — and some lawmakers are now eager to get them done. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly and reporter Brendan Bordelon break down expectations for the lame duck session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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19:33

Public praise and shared foes: Tech's Trump 2.0 strategy

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/08

Silicon Valley executives lauded President-elect Donald Trump after his big win Tuesday night. And while buttering up the president-to-be is typical, the flattery may be especially strategic in Trump’s case, argues Chamber of Progress CEO Adam Kovacevich. On POLITICO Tech, Kovacevich tells host Steven Overly how he expects companies to handle Trump’s “personal grievance agenda” this time around, and what his return means for AI, antitrust and other tech policy issues. Learn more about your ad

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20:26

Washington, get ready for a lot more Elon Musk

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/07

Former President Donald Trump wasn’t the only big winner on Tuesday night. Elon Musk made a big bet on Trump during the election, becoming his billionaire benefactor and social media hype man. And now that Trump is returning to the White House, Musk stands to cash in both politically and financially. On POLITICO Tech, national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and Digital Future Daily author Derek Robertson join host Steven Overly to break down Musk’s new power and influence.Learn more about

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13:15

Republicans won the Senate. Here’s what that means...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/06

Donald Trump will be the next president. But so much in tech policy depends on which party controls Congress. And last night, Republicans also took control of the Senate. That has big implications for policy debates over issues like artificial intelligence, data privacy and cryptocurrency. POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly and reporter Brendan Bordelon discuss what this new balance of power in Washington means for Silicon Valley.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:56

Tonight’s election returns will be a tech spectacle

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/05

There will be many races to watch as election results pour in tonight. That includes the competition among news outlets to one-up each other with splashy new technology. After all, it’s an Election Night tradition. POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly chats with CNN senior product director Manav Tanneeru about the network’s “Magic Wall” app, and then Aspen Digital executive director Vivian Schiller explains why journalists should keep it simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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24:15

Inside Microsoft’s ‘situation room’ for Election Day

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/04

Election Day is nearly upon us. (Finally!) But any uncertainty over the outcome is sure to turbocharge disinformation from foreign adversaries and fellow Americans alike. Ginny Badanes leads the Democracy Forward program at Microsoft, which aims to defend campaigns and election administrators against operations from Russia, China and Iran. On POLITICO Tech, Badanes tells host Steven Overly how Microsoft is bracing for the critical days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:38

From AI to influencers, one election official’s call...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/11/01

The Federal Election Commission faced a big question this election cycle: Should political candidates be banned from making AI-generated deepfakes of their opponents? POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly attended the GovAI Summit this week for a live interview with Democratic FEC Commissioner Shana Broussard to discuss the agency’s recent decision, as well as AI disclaimers, social media influencers and the Elon Musk “smell test.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:00

How the NATO Innovation Fund is trying to change the...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/10/31

The nature of war is changing. $10 million tanks in Ukraine are being disabled by $10,000 drones — and many cutting-edge battlefield technologies today come from private companies rather than governments.Few people know more about harnessing commercial tech for the military than Raj Shah, who led the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit before founding his own venture capital firm. Now he’s on the board of the NATO Innovation Fund. On the show today, he speaks with POLITICO deputy tech editor

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15:26

Who's likely to support political violence? Check the...

POLITICO Tech ·

2024/10/30

Data firms are hoovering up all sorts of information about us, and then selling it to political campaigns and advocacy groups. But one of these data collectors is using that information to extrapolate whether voters might believe QAnon conspiracies or support Jan. 6 insurrectionists — raising concerns about more than just privacy. POLITICO reporter Alfred Ng joins host Steven Overly to talk about the controversial voter database.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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