# host brian — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover host brian. Page: Feed: --- ## [Talking Tech Live! with On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-live-with-on) _2026-08-12 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2376733931-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-live-with-on.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-maddy-dwyer) _2026-07-24 · CDT Tech Talks_ Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation by Center for Democracy and Technology [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364579533-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-maddy-dwyer.mp3) ## [Talking Tech about The FCC, The View, and Press Freedom](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-about-the-fcc-the) _2026-07-17 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362231946-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-about-the-fcc-the.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Becca Branum & John Coleman on Free Speech & AI](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/free-speech-and-ai) _2026-06-03 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2332612490-cdt-tech-talk-free-speech-and-ai.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/mark-surman-alex-givens) _2026-04-13 · CDT Tech Talks_ Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens by Center for Democracy and Technology [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2300188889-cdt-tech-talk-mark-surman-alex-givens.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Kate Ruane & Riana Pfefferkorn on Grok AI](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/grok-ai) _2026-02-26 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2273240942-cdt-tech-talk-grok-ai.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Aliya Bhatia & David Klotsonis on Protecting Minors Online: A Transatlantic View on Platform Safety](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-aliya-bhatia-david-klotsonis-on-protecting-minors-online-a-transatlantic-view-on-platform-safety) _2026-01-29 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255657522-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-aliya-bhatia-david-klotsonis-on-protecting-minors-online-a-transatlantic-view-on-platform-safety.mp3) ## [TechProm Tech Talk - Episode 2](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/techprom-tech-talk-episode-2-cdt-board-membersformer-staff-2) _2025-12-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ Background Music Credit: "Chill Upbeat" by FreeMusicForVideo on pixabay.com [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227993925-cdt-tech-talk-techprom-tech-talk-episode-2-cdt-board-membersformer-staff-2.mp3) ## [Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 1](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-1-goverment-officials-1) _2025-12-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ Background Music Credit: "Upbeat Music" by DELOSound on pixabay.com [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227993919-cdt-tech-talk-tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-1-goverment-officials-1.mp3) ## [Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 3](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-3-organizational-leaders-3) _2025-12-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ Recorded on the night of the greatest party the on tech policy calendar -- Tech Prom! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227993928-cdt-tech-talk-tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-3-organizational-leaders-3.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XHEDK5Ih84b3) _2025-12-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 4](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-4-thought-leaders-4) _2025-12-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ CW: Language Background Music Credit: "Background Music Upbeat" by DELOSound on pixabay.com [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227993922-cdt-tech-talk-tech-prom-tech-talk-episode-4-thought-leaders-4.mp3) ## [Tech Talks on Fair and Accountable AI: Data, Agents, and Regulation](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-miranda-bogen-and-laura-lazaro-cabrera-on-ai-equity-and-data) _2025-12-12 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227957118-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-miranda-bogen-and-laura-lazaro-cabrera-on-ai-equity-and-data.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Amy Winecoff and Umang Bhatt on AI-Documentation](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-amy-winecoff-and-umang-bhatt-on-ai-documentation) _2025-10-15 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2185014255-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-amy-winecoff-and-umang-bhatt-on-ai-documentation.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Zeve Sanderson, Michal Luria, and Aliya Bhatia on Age Verification](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-zeve-sanderson-michal-luria-and-aliya-bhatia-on-age-verification) _2025-09-24 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2172014781-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-zeve-sanderson-michal-luria-and-aliya-bhatia-on-age-verification.mp3) ## [Talking Tech On Woke AI](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/techtalks_wokeai) _2025-08-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2156406825-cdt-tech-talk-techtalks_wokeai.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Chinmayi Sharma and Nick Doty on The Role of Public Interest Technologists](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-chinmayi-sharma-and-nick-doty-on-the-role-of-public-interest-technologists) _2025-05-16 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2096911989-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-chinmayi-sharma-and-nick-doty-on-the-role-of-public-interest-technologists.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Greg Nojiem on The Current State of PCLOB](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-greg-nojiem-on-the-current-state-of-pclob) _2025-03-06 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2048143044-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-greg-nojiem-on-the-current-state-of-pclob.mp3) ## [Talking Tech with Mona Elswah & Emna Mizouni on Moderating Magrabe Arabic Content on Social Media](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-mona-elswah-emna-mizouni-on-moderating-mag-ra-be-content) _2025-02-24 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2041844860-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-mona-elswah-emna-mizouni-on-moderating-mag-ra-be-content.mp3) ## [Tech Talk: Talking Tech with Umang Bhatt on Algorithmic Resignation](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/tech-talk-talking-tech-with-umang-bhatt-on-algorithmic-resignation) _2025-01-13 · CDT Tech Talks_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2008938263-cdt-tech-talk-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-umang-bhatt-on-algorithmic-resignation.mp3) ## [Talking Tech on Bias and Equity in AI Systems with Alexandra Givens & Raffi Krikorian](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-on-bias-and-equity-in-ai-systems-with-alexandra-givens-raffi-krikorian) _2024-10-22 · CDT Tech Talks_ In this episode, we explore the vital topic of bias and equity in AI systems. Joining the conversation are two esteemed guests: Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer at the Emerson Collective, and Alexandra Givens, President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology. Tune in as we unpack the challenges and opportunities in making AI more equitable for all.In this episode, we explore… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1940066681-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-on-bias-and-equity-in-ai-systems-with-alexandra-givens-raffi-krikorian.mp3) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q7BO9Sa4g4jw) _2024-10-21 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Talking Tech with Jen Caltrider & Michal Luria on AI Companions](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-with-jen-caltrider-michal-luria-on-ai-companions) _2024-10-07 · CDT Tech Talks_ AI chatbots have quickly taken the world by storm with more people than ever integrating them into their daily lives. Many are familiar with the big name chatbots that can write recipes as Shakespearean poems or summarize obscure topics. But one type of chatbot, AI romantic companions, are less known despite the fact that they fill an especially personal role for their users. For these users, the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1930291307-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-with-jen-caltrider-michal-luria-on-ai-companions.mp3) ## [Talking Tech on Algorithmic Disability Determinations](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk/talking-tech-on-algorithmic-disability-derterminations) _2024-09-05 · CDT Tech Talks_ More and more people turn to quantified health, achievement, and ability measures, such as fitness apps and economic measures of well-being every single day. As part of this trend, medicalized approaches to human health often describe people in terms of statistics and data, sometimes failing to capture more important details. In particular, the quantified approach falls short in describing the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1898706054-cdt-tech-talk-talking-tech-on-algorithmic-disability-derterminations.mp3)