Welcome to “Democracy Bytes,” where we deeply explore the intricate relationship between technology and democracy. I’m Alice, your guide on this journey into ou...
Illuminating Insights with Audrey Tang: Taiwan's First Minister of Digital Affairs
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Gen Z Speaks: Tech Transforming Democracy
In the podcast episode titled "Gen Z Speaks: Tech Transforming Democracy," listeners are invited to delve into the dynamic world of democracy and technology through the voices of Generation Z. This episode explores how tech-savvy young individuals are leveraging social media platforms to educate, mobilize civic engagement, and drive political discourse. Join the conversation high school students from across the country share insights on their innovative approaches to fostering political awareness and effecting change in today's digital landscape.
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Beyond the Books: AI Innovations in Education
Welcome to "Beyond the Books: AI Innovations in Education," an episode that explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on learning. We delve into how AI is reshaping traditional teaching methods, the challenges and opportunities it presents in classrooms, and how educators are tackling the evolving landscape. Join us as we discuss the most significant AI innovations in schools, educators' perspectives on integrating AI tools, concerns about data privacy and bias, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding AI in education. We also examine how AI is revolutionizing student assessment, teacher training, and the future of education, while exploring the promise of emerging technologies in bridging educational disparities worldwide. Additionally, we address the growing concerns about overreliance on AI and its potential impact on the human aspect of education.
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Divided We Scroll: AI and Echo Chambers
Renée DiResta is at the Stanford Internet Observatory, a cross-disciplinary program of research, teaching and policy engagement for the study of abuse in current information technologies. She was previously at Yonder, Haven, and O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures.
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Campaign Codex: AI's Transformative Role in Politics
Welcome to “Democracy Bytes,” where we deeply explore the intricate relationship between technology and democracy. I’m Alice, your guide on this journey into our increasingly digital democracy.
Throughout this series, we’ll investigate pivotal topics and their multifaceted impacts on our democratic society. We’ll explore the effects of AI and social media on democracy, as well as the interesting dynamics of how technology affects democracy.
In each episode, we'll be joined by an array of policymakers, experts, and ordinary people, each offering rich insights and diverse perspectives on the ethical, regulatory, and societal ramifications of technology, AI and social media. Our discussions will tackle controversial and complex topics, from potential biases in AI and the need for content regulation to the ethical dilemmas arising from advancements in artificial intelligence.
As we uncover the impacts of AI and social media on our societal norms, individual rights, and the very fabric of democracy, we hope to enlighten you with insightful and interesting perspectives on the many new ways to participate in the democratic process.