x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

DSR"s Siliconsciousness

The DSR Network

Welcome to Siliconsciousness, the DSR Network podcast focusing on the artificial intelligence revolution, politics, and policy.

government

All Episodes

34:06

The AI Con: A Conversation with Dr. Alex Hanna and...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/05/09

Has AI hype gone too far? Are companies and their executives hyping up artificial intelligence to drive up their profits and help the rich get richer? Dr. Alex Hanna and Dr. Emily Bender join David Rothkopf to answer these questions and discuss their new book “The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want.”This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the

en

47:08

Jensen Huang: The Power of Intelligence Infrastructure

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/05/02

This week, we're bringing you a very special episode from our sister podcast on the DSR Network, The AI, Energy and Climate Podcast.Thirty-two years after Jensen Huang founded NVIDIA, the company is at the center of the AI revolution and the third-most valuable company in the world. Jensen -- as he is known throughout his company and the IT industry -- is shaping the future of AI and countless applications of AI. In this episode, Jensen talks with host David Sandalow about how AI can help solve

en

31:36

What the US Needs to Do to Better Prepare for What's...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/04/25

The last several administrations have faced an exponentially increasing need to grapple with the issue of artificial intelligence. But how does a government address a technology that affects nearly all corners of society, and what does this second Trump administration need to do to meet the moment? Vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Daniel Castro joins David Rothkopf to consider these questions and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services,

en

35:52

What the Trump Administration Gets Right about AI Policy

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/04/14

There’s a lot to criticize about US AI policy, but what has the administration been getting right? Senior VP of Government Affairs for Americans for Responsible Innovation Doug Calidas joins David Rothkopf to break down the Trump administration’s industrial and AI policies, the role of tariffs, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice,

en

36:33

The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies: Part 2

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/04/04

Welcome to part 2 of our special event, “The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies”. The event, co-hosted by MIT Technology Review, brings together some of the leading voices in AI policy from the public and private sectors to role-play these complex issues. These AI leaders play roles in the US, China, and The EU, and enact policies that best align with their roles interests in the AI space. This episode contains the second and final phase of the game. We hope you enjoy this insightful

en

40:52

The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies: Part 1

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/03/28

Welcome to a very different episode of Siliconsciousness. Today, we are taking a creative new approach to discussing the future of AI. This episode comprises the first part of our special event, “The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies”. The event, co-hosted by MIT Technology Review, brings together some of the leading voices in AI policy from the public and private sectors to role-play these complex issues. These AI leaders play roles in the US, China, and The EU, and enact policies that best

en

32:10

Surveying the AI Investment Landscape

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/03/21

AI development has increased rapidly in the last year in large part due to increasing investments from the private sector. But how do investors cut through the hype and invest in projects that really matter? Co-founder of AIX Ventures Shaun Johnson joins David Rothkopf to share insights on AI’s potential in healthcare, construction, business, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information

en

33:54

Can the US Maintain Its Edge in AI?

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/03/14

Both the Biden and Trump administrations have focused on keeping the US’s competitive edge in AI. But can we really keep our edge forever, or is DeepSeek just the first sign that China is catching up — and fast? Host of The AI Policy Podcast Gregory Allen joins David Rothkopf to break down the global race for AI dominance. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the

en

37:44

Introducing a Bold New Idea: AI Realism

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/03/04

It’s time to get real about AI. The conversations around artificial intelligence and AGI is rife with both hype and negativity — so where does the truth lie? Award-winning journalist Karen Hao joins David Rothkopf to discuss the real implications of artificial intelligence and why we need to take a hard look at the players driving innovation. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is

en

32:56

MIT Nobel Prize-Winner Daron Acemoglu on AI, Growth,...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/02/19

Is artificial intelligence going to put us all out of work? There have been a range of predictions about the economic impact of AI, ranging from the modest to the fantastical. Nobel Prize-winning MIT professor Daron Acemoglu joins David Rothkopf to get to bottom of what we can really expect out of the AI revolution. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of

en

38:32

Rethinking the Way We Think About How We Think

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/02/14

To take AI to the next level, do we need to rethink the way we think about how we think? Chief AI Officer of WPP and CEO of Satalia Dr. Daniel Hulme joins David Rothkopf to discuss the ways our current models are sorely lacking and why we need a more creative approach towards artificial intelligence and why we should place more of a focus on developing moral AI.This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional

en

36:42

At the Crossroads of AI, Trade, and International Policy

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/02/03

Artificial Intelligence doesn’t just impact Silicon Valley tech bros and college students trying to write a paper at the last minute. It has broad implications for industry, trade, international policy, and beyond. Dr. Susan Ariel Aaronson joins David Rothkopf to break down the missteps of the Biden and Trump administrations’ handling of AI and why international cooperation is the only way to create artificial intelligence that benefits everyone. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here:

en

39:58

DeepShock: Tech & Political Disruptions Changing Our...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/01/27

The rapid rise of DeepSeek has sent shock waves throughout the tech community. The app challenges our notions of US dominance in the AI sector, but what are the broad implications of greater global competition in the AI space? UC San Diego professor David Danks joins David Rothkopf to discuss this breaking issue as well as the broader philosophical conversations that need to happen on AI.Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio This material is

en

40:02

A Fork in the Road on AI: Evaluating Alternative Futures

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/01/24

Do we want a Star Trek future or a Mad Max future? With the power of artificial intelligence, either is possible. Best selling author and Vionix Biosciences CEO Vivek Wadhwa joins David Rothkopf to discuss how AI can supercharge our society and lead us to a brighter future, or towards dystopia. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington,

en

31:00

Data Justice is About “Us”: A Look to the Year Ahead

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2025/01/10

The fight for data justice has taken on new dimensions with the advent of AI. As technology advances faster than lawmakers can keep up, however do we ensure that progress reaches everyone and keep exploitation at bay? AI ethicist and criminologist Renée Cummings joins David Rothkopf to break down this pressing issue and why 2025 will be a pivotal year. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on

en

33:26

How Can the Trump Administration Strengthen US AI...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2024/12/20

With a new administration just around the corner, now is the time for the US to strengthen its position as a global leader in AI. Even with changing leadership, there remain numerous areas of agreement across party lines. CNAS’s Paul Scharre joins David Rothkopf to discuss the bipartisan consensus on AI, diverging views on safety and regulation, the future of competition with China, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab

en

31:23

The AI Copyright Conundrum: Who Owns the Words That...

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2024/12/13

When you ask ChatGPT a question, where is it getting that answer? Is it from a paywalled article? A book? The issue of who owns the data that AI uses is one that lawyer Matt Topic has been hard at work trying to solve. Matt joins David Rothkopf to discuss this particularly thorny issue, and what it means for everyone from journalists to students.This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is

en

33:37

Reading the Tea Leaves About Trump and AI

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2024/12/06

From Elon Musk to Peter Thiel, there are big names in the field of AI in Trump’s orbit. But what does the presence of these members of the ‘broligarchy’ tell us about how the new administration might approach AI? Nina Jankowicz joins David Rothkopf to try and predict what Trump’s AI policy might look like, and if there are any reasons to be optimistic about what comes next. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.

en

37:10

The Next Four Years: Global AI at a Turning Point

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2024/11/27

The effort to reign in and responsibly develop AI isn’t a national issue, it’s a global one. With a new US administration, the next four years will be critical both domestically and internationally as AI regulation takes shape. Georgetown Law professor Anupam Chander joins David Rothkopf to break down what we can expect from the Trump administration, the role China plays in the global AI conversation, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of

en

31:44

What Role Should AI Take in the Classroom?

DSR"s Siliconsciousness ·

2024/11/22

Is the future of education artificial intelligence? What if students used AI not to write their papers for them, but as a genuine extension of their education? Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy Kristen DiCerbo joins David Rothkopf to answer these questions and give insight into how AI should be used to expand opportunities for students. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is

en

61 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador