CDT Tech Talks

CDT Tech Talks

Tech Talks are a podcast imagined and created by the folks over at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). We're a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization that fights to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital revolution. We work to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. #techtalkcdt Support CDT's work with a donation: https://cdt.org/techtalk/

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Talking Tech with Roy Austin & Alex Givens on The Future of AI Governance

September 9, 2026 • 28 mins
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we work, communicate, and make decisions, but its impact is not just a question of technological innovation. It also raises critical questions about fairness, accountability, civil rights, and how we ensure these systems serve everyone. As policymakers, researchers, and communities grapple with these challenges, leaders across sectors are working to shape the future of AI in ways...
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Talking Tech Live! with On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.

August 12, 2026 • 49 mins
Today's episode is a special recording from a live CDT book talk featuring a conversation about On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear. In a moment, you'll hear CDT's Miranda Bogen in conversation with the book's authors, Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer. Together, they explore what courage looks like in an era of growing surveillance, political polarization, and institutional pressure. Drawing from the stories in On ...
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Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation

July 24, 2026 • 37 mins
Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation by Center for Democracy and Technology
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Talking Tech about The FCC, The View, and Press Freedom

July 17, 2026 • 34 mins
We have another exciting show for you! This summer, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau took the unusual step of seeking public comment on whether ABC's The View qualifies as a bona fide news interview program and is therefore exempt from the federal equal opportunities rule — despite the program having received that exemption more than two decades ago. While the proceeding centers on a single televisi...
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Talking Tech with Becca Branum & John Coleman on Free Speech & AI

June 3, 2026 • 30 mins
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, policymakers, technologists, and advocates are grappling with a critical question: how do we govern AI while protecting free expression? In this episode we will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, free speech, and public policy. From AI-powered content moderation to generative AI tools, emerging technologies are reshaping how informati...
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Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens

April 13, 2026 • 36 mins
Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens by Center for Democracy and Technology
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Talking Tech with Kate Ruane & Riana Pfefferkorn on Grok AI

February 26, 2026 • 29 mins
Today’s episode takes a deep dive into one of the most high-profile AI controversies in recent months: the debate surrounding Grok AI. From reports that the system generated harmful content — including material related to non-consensual intimate imagery — to broader concerns about safety guardrails, moderation decisions, and accountability, the situation has sparked serious questions across the tech policy landsca...
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Talking Tech with Aliya Bhatia & David Klotsonis on Protecting Minors Online: A Transatlantic View on Platform Safety

January 29, 2026 • 28 mins
At the end of last year, CDT Europe’s David Klotsonis and CDT US’ Aliya Bhatia sat down for a transatlantic conversation on one of the most pressing digital policy challenges today: protecting minors online. Drawing on their work tracking debates in both the EU and the US, they unpack how policymakers and platforms are trying to make online spaces safer for young people. The discussion ranges from the influence of platf...
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TechProm Tech Talk - Episode 2

December 22, 2025 • 9 mins
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Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 1

December 22, 2025 • 8 mins
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Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 3

December 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Recorded on the night of the greatest party the on tech policy calendar -- Tech Prom!
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Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 4

December 22, 2025 • 12 mins
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Tech Talks on Fair and Accountable AI: Data, Agents, and Regulation

December 12, 2025 • 45 mins
Questions of equity, accountability, and data use are taking center stage now that AI reshapes everything from public services to private industry. This episode kicks off our mini transnational series, bringing together CDT Europe’s Laura Lazaro Cabrera and CDT US’s Miranda Bogen for an in-depth conversation on how AI governance is evolving on both sides of the Atlantic. They explore how emerging technologies like AI ag...
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Talking Tech with Amy Winecoff and Umang Bhatt on AI-Documentation

October 15, 2025 • 35 mins
As AI systems become more embedded in critical decisions—from healthcare to hiring—the need for transparency and trust has never been greater. But how do we document these powerful tools in a way that’s both meaningful and actionable? In this episode, we’ll welcome back Umang Bhatt, Assistant Professor in Trustworthy AI at the University of Cambridge and welcome Amy Winecoff, Senior Technologist for CDT...
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Talking Tech with Zeve Sanderson, Michal Luria, and Aliya Bhatia on Age Verification

September 24, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of Tech Talks, we dive into the growing debate over online age verification. While often framed as a way to protect children, these policies carry major implications for how everyone, adults and children alike, accesses the internet. Unlike showing an ID at a bar, online age checks can require the collection and even long-term storage of sensitive personal data, raising serious privacy and security concerns. The UK&...
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Talking Tech On Woke AI

August 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Can AI ever truly be “neutral”? A new Executive Order takes aim at so-called “Woke AI,” raising constitutional concerns and surfacing big technical challenges. In this episode of Tech Talks, CDT’s Amy Winecoff, Senior Technologist, Becca Branum, Deputy Director for the Free Expression Project, and Quinn Anex-Ries, Senior Policy Analyst for the Equity in Civic Technology project, join the conversation...
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Talking Tech with Chinmayi Sharma and Nick Doty on The Role of Public Interest Technologists

May 16, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, we explore the vital role public interest technologists play in shaping policy. How do technical experts influence legislation around the internet, cybersecurity, AI, and more? What challenges do they face, and how can we encourage more technologists to engage in public policy? Joining the conversation are Chinmayi Sharma, Associate Professor at Fordham Law School and CDT Non-Resident Fellow, and Nick Doty, CDT&rsq...
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Talking Tech with Greg Nojiem on The Current State of PCLOB

March 5, 2025 • 17 mins
On January 27th, the Trump Administration made headlines with a controversial move to dismiss three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent agency responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in U.S. surveillance practices. With the attempted removal of these members, including the Chair, the board now lacks a quorum and is unable to function effectively, leaving jus...
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Talking Tech with Mona Elswah & Emna Mizouni on Moderating Magrabe Arabic Content on Social Media

February 23, 2025 • 23 mins
In today’s episode, we dive into an often overlooked but incredibly important issue: content moderation in non-dominant languages, specifically Maghrebi Arabic dialects. Recently, CDT released a groundbreaking report titled "Moderating Maghrebi Arabic Content on Social Media," which explores the challenges, gaps, and opportunities in ensuring fair and effective moderation of Arabic content on social platforms. To unpack thes...
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Tech Talk: Talking Tech with Umang Bhatt on Algorithmic Resignation

January 12, 2025 • 30 mins
In today’s episode, we tackle a fascinating question: What happens when an AI system deployed by a company decides to "resign"—stopping its recommendations or restricting access to its outputs? Can such actions help mitigate reputational or legal risks for organizations? To help us explore this, we’re joined by Dr. Umang Bhatt, Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Center for Data Science at New York Unive...
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