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The Brave Technologist

Technology is reshaping society—but how are users included in the conversation? The Brave Technologist explores how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Web3 are influencing our lives, our choices, and our collective future. Unlike many tech podcasts that focus on hype and disruption, this show puts users at the center of the conversation. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with technologists working to ensure that innovation serves the public

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28:54

Revolutionizing Payments: Perspectives from Brazil to...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/07/17

Elton Chang, Investor at Propel, discusses how Brazil is setting the standard for real-time payment systems with PIX, and why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins have the ability to revolutionize financial services in emerging markets. We also discuss the critical need for regulatory awareness in these rapidly evolving sectors. Key Takeaways: Why Propel is focused on Latin American countries like Brazil and Argentina as a result of the slower adoption of new payment standards

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25:04

Data Regulation & GDPR During COVID-19

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/07/10

Christian D'Cunha, Head of the Cyber Coordination Task Force at the European Commission, discusses the critical role of GDPR during the pandemic, and explores how Europe balanced the necessity of contact tracing and mobility data with the imperative to protect personal privacy. He also shares the challenges regulators face in enforcing GDPR against tech giants, and the strategies these companies use to delay compliance. Key Takeaways: The use of anonymized data during COVID-19, and the vital

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22:35

Why Blockchain Transparency Is Changing the Future of...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/07/03

Bartosz Lipiński, CEO at Cube.Exchange, discusses how they're approaching the exchange model more transparently in the wake of FTX and other opaque exchange issues. We’ll explore how Cube.Exchange is redefining blockchain's original promise of a public and trustworthy ledger, and the complex challenge of building a global crypto exchange that adheres to disparate international regulations. Key Takeaways: How AI will shape the future of exchange transparency in the crypto market The integration

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23:33

How Mistral AI Strikes the Balance Between Openness...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/06/20

Sophia Yang, Head of Developer Relations at Mistral AI, discusses why they don’t open source everything, and how they strike a balance between openness and growing their business. She also discusses how Mistral AI approaches developer relations and community building to advance AI. Key Takeaways: The goal and vision of Mistral AI Why Mistral AI doesn’t open source all their models How Brave and Mistral AI are currently integrated, enhancing Brave's Leo AI tools and search engine Ways

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27:02

The Principal-Agent Problem: Can Big Tech Ever Truly...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/06/12

Can Big Tech ever truly put users first? In this solo episode, join Luke Mulks, VP of Business Operations at Brave Software, as he dissects the so-called Principal-Agent Problem: the ubiquitous issue where the priorities of tech giants overshadow the needs of users. He’ll also dive into the essence of user-first design in software development, especially in Web browsers and search engines. Key Takeaways: How Brave’s opt-in advertising model both respects user privacy and empowers users to earn

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31:45

The Future of Crypto in India and its Blockchain...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/06/05

Rahul Pagidipati, CEO of ZebPay, discusses how India’s regulatory environment and technological advancements are paving the way for blockchain’s integration into various sectors. From meme coins to top-tier cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, Rahul offers a nuanced perspective on trading and investing in digital assets. He also shares his thoughts on the growing interest in NFTs, and how platforms like Brave are expanding Web3 adoption. Key Takeaways: How India's cultural affinity for gold

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49:10

Introducing Answer with AI, Brave’s New AI Assistant

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/05/29

Josep M. Pujol (Chief of Search at Brave) and Rémi Berson (Principal Engineer at Brave) discuss Brave Search’s latest feature, Answer With AI, which is the first privacy-preserving answer engine available at scale. They explore what this new assistant’s capabilities mean for traditional search, and its potential to reshape our search habits. Key Takeaways: How Answer with AI is different from chatbots The challenges of AI hallucinations and ensuring accurate responses Balancing personalized

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46:43

Balancing Environmental Stewardship with...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/05/22

Steve Kinard, President of the AI Innovation Association, discusses Bitcoin mining and the environmental implications that turned him into an advocate with the Texas Blockchain Council. He also emphasizes the inevitability of AI's disruptive impact across industries, and advocates for prioritizing open source collaboration as the cornerstone of technological innovation. Key Takeaways: How Texas is positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation, fostering grid innovation and digital property

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34:59

The Right to Be Forgotten: Fundamental Human Rights...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/05/15

Pat Walshe, Data Protection Officer at Brave, discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy, and data protection…and how these elements intertwine with fundamental human rights in the digital realm. He also scrutinizes tech industry giants, questioning the authenticity of their privacy claims and the efficacy of their data protection measures. Key Takeaways: The current state of regulation and global data protection laws, and how well those laws are working The heightened

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37:57

Secure DeFi Investments and The Future of Finance

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/05/08

Greg Jizmagian, CoFounder and CTO at Exponential, shares how trust is being rebuilt in the financial sector through blockchain technology, and ways users are regaining financial autonomy. He also explains the intricacies of making complex DeFi platforms approachable, striking the balance between detail-rich data and a seamless user experience. Key Takeaways: Why DeFi matters, how to use it safely, and why it’s poised to shake up the world of traditional banking The importance of asset

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26:54

The War of Technology: How AI and Crypto will...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/05/01

Paul Barron, Founder of the Paul Barron Network, examines power, corruption, and the technology war he expects to see over the next 20 years. He also discusses why gaming is the gateway to Web3 growth, and will lead to a steep adoption curve. Key Takeaways: How people underestimate AI's ability to scale, despite its speed and the latest advancement in compute requirements. Why AI will have a negative impact on the blockchain. Challenges facing the U.S. dollar, and regulatory frontiers

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25:38

Using Public Data Sets to Monitor Dark Web Activity

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/04/24

Adam Zarazinski, CEO of Inca Digital and former intelligence analyst, shares his journey from the front lines of international security to leading the charge in harnessing AI for financial innovation. He discusses how Inca Digital’s technology is helping to monitor dark web activity, and gives examples of how they’ve been able to track terrorist financing, including Hamas’ use of cryptocurrency. Key Takeaways: Using natural language processing and large language models to tackle challenges like

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34:47

Reducing Your Data Footprint and Confronting The...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/04/17

Naomi Brockwell, Founder of NBTV Media, discusses the true cost of “free tools,” and why we need a major mindset shift when it comes to trading value for value. She also discusses the illusion of privacy versus the reality that data brokers are working in, and how AI may make the data broker’s job obsolete. Key Takeaways: The easiest ways to reduce your digital footprint, and unpacking the switching costs of transitioning to privacy respecting alternatives. How AI can democratize the playing

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31:45

Measuring The Speed of AI Through Benchmarks

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/04/10

David Kanter, Executive Director at MLCommons, discusses the work they’re doing with MLPerf Benchmarks, creating the world’s first industry standard approach to measuring AI speed and safety. He also shares ways they’re testing AI and LLMs for harm, to measure—and, over time, reduce—the potential harms of AI. Key Takeaways: How they’re using research to help build public confidence in AI and emerging technologies The types of questions enterprise customers should ask their system providers

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25:53

Cherishing the World of Analog, and Advocating For...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/04/03

Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor at the Institute for AI at the University of Oxford, discusses how our personal data is the currency of power for tech giants, and ways the balance can be tipped back in favor of individual rights. We also address the privacy implications of large language models, and consider whether OpenAI and tools like ChatGPT are complying with the GDPR. Key Takeaways: How the erosion of privacy poses a real threat to our fundamental values of democracy Why she advocates

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39:00

Harmonizing User Privacy with Web Functionality and...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/03/27

Ryan Brown (Filterset Engineer at Brave) and Peter Snyder (Senior Privacy Researcher at Brave) discuss the latest advancements in ad-blocking technology, and how Brave's control over its browser stack plays a crucial role in maintaining a private yet fully operational Web experience. They also reflect on the resilience of the ad-blocking community, especially in response to the looming changes of Manifest V3, and its potential to reshape the extension landscape. Key Takeaways: How privacy tools

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30:09

When Power Goes Unchecked (Crypto Wars, Privacy...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/03/20

Josh Swihart, CEO at Electric Coin Co., discusses public perception of pseudonymity versus privacy, and how this impacts adoption of privacy preserving products. He also explores the increasing challenge of crypto wars—which impacts cryptographic and privacy rights worldwide—and why he believes encryption should be mandated for US citizens. Key Takeaways: Why physical cash should be treated/regulated differently than digital money Examples of regulation and policy overreach, and how this slows

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35:54

Fighting the Privacy Washing of Big Tech with ProtonMail

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/03/13

Andy Yen, Founder & CEO at Proton, discusses how big tech is presenting a false sense of privacy to its users—and why this is dangerous. He also unpacks the confusion between privacy and anonymity, and how where you live impacts your right to each. Key Takeaways: How Proton has attracted users and early adopters while sticking to a privacy-first marketing strategy. What we can learn from the cultural shift to environmental responsibility as it relates to privacy, and to the future rules of the

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28:54

Private Keys: The Solution to Combat AI Fraud?

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/03/06

Preston Byrne, Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, discusses the benefit of using public private keys as a solution to authenticate communication, and avoid both AI scams and fraud. He also shares his predictions for how AI and cryptocurrency will work together in the future, leaning on each other’s polar-opposite strengths. Key Takeaways: The role that crypto and AI could play in the upcoming US elections Challenges with achieving harmony in global regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain

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30:03

Digital Sovereignty & Maintaining Our Connection with...

The Brave Technologist ·

2024/02/28

Anupam Chander, Scott Ginsburg Professor of Law and Technology at Georgetown, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard’s Institute for Rebooting Social Media, discusses the future of humanity during a wave of paid technology innovation. He also shares how AI is impacting digital sovereignty. Key Takeaways: Why Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act has been so important for people online How US Internet Laws impact its dominance as a world innovation leader Ways that regulators are having to

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