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/

CDT Tech Talks is a technology podcast hosted by Center for Democracy and Technology, with 159 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Center for Democracy and Technology hosts CDT Tech Talks, a technology show with 159 episodes published.

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  Talking Tech Live! with On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.

  Aug 12, 202649 min

  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 Courage, the discussion examines how individuals can challenge powerful systems, make principled decisions under difficult circumstances, and build cultures that support dissent when it matters most. Whether you're working in technology, public policy, journalism, or simply thinking about how to navigate an increasingly complex world, this conversation offers valuable insights into the personal and collective choices that shape accountability and democratic resilience. We hope you enjoy this special live edition of Tech Talks.

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  Talking Tech with Maddy Dwyer & Travis Hall on State AI Regulation

  Jul 24, 202637 min

  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

  Jul 17, 202635 min

  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 television program, its implications reach far beyond The View. The FCC's actions have sparked renewed debate over the role of government in evaluating editorial decisions, the distinction between news, commentary, and entertainment programming, and the constitutional limits on government involvement in the press. In this episode, host Jamal Magby is joined by Kate Ruane, Director of CDT's Free Expression Project, and Ashkhen Kazaryan, Senior Legal Fellow at the Future of Free Speech, to unpack the legal, constitutional, and policy questions at the heart of the proceeding. Together, they explore the history of the equal opportunities rule, why news interview exemptions exist, and what this case could mean for broadcasters, journalists, and the public's access to independent news and information.

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  Talking Tech with Becca Branum & John Coleman on Free Speech & AI

  Jun 3, 202630 minS0

  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 information is created, shared, and regulated. What role should governments play in overseeing these systems? Where is the line between responsible regulation and censorship? And how can we safeguard fundamental rights while fostering innovation? To unpack these complex issues, we’re joined by...

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  Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens

  Apr 13, 202637 minS0

  Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens by Center for Democracy and Technology

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