This week on the TechTank&nbsp;Podcast, we revisit a crucial discussion from 2022&nbsp;on civil rights and artificial intelligence. On this previous&nbsp;episode Co-host Nicol Turner Lee was joined by Renee Cummings, a data activist in residence and criminologist at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science, along with Lisa Rice, president&nbsp;and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Together, they conducted&nbsp;a thorough exploration of these complex issues and provided&nbsp;valuable insights into addressing the urgent issue of equitable&nbsp;AI.&nbsp;

From The TechTank Archives: Civil rights and artificial intelligence

On this week's episode of the TechTank&nbsp;Podcast, Co-host Darrell West will delve into the significance of the mission to the Moon and its implications for future US space exploration policy. Joining Darrell is distinguished expert Marina Koren, a staff writer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.designnews.com/industry/how-intuitive-machines-overcame-last-second-troubles-to-stick-the-moon-landing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>. Marina regularly contributes to the magazine and recently authored an article titled “Apollo’s Sequel Will Be a Gold Rush.” Together, they will explore the future of space exploration and the role of private companies.&nbsp;

The road back to the moon

In this week's episode of the TechTank&nbsp;podcast, co-host Darrell delves into the intricacies of AI governance and provides insights into what to anticipate&nbsp;in the future of AI. To&nbsp;help&nbsp;address these critical questions, the podcast features a conversation with the distinguished expert, Steve Overly, the Host of Politico Tech, a daily podcast that explores technology's impact. Join us as we embark on this insightful journey into the evolving landscape of AI governance

Navigating the Future of AI Governance 

Currently benefiting over 23 million households, the ACP has provided affordable broadband to those in need. But in recent weeks, it may be abruptly eliminated, and questions arise on whether it will hamper existing efforts to close the digital divide. On this episode of Tech Tank, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Colin Rhinesmith, the Founder and Director of Digital Equity Research Center, and Fallon Wilson, the Founder and Director of Black Churches for Digital Equity.

Will Ending the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program (ACP) Halt Digital Equity?

In this week's episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-host Darrell West delves into the future and capabilities of powerful quantum computers. To aid in comprehending these revolutionary machines, Darrell West is joined by Joseph Keller, Visiting Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology. Tune in for a highly informative conversation.

The Future of Quantum Computing

In the latest episode of the TechTank Podcast, cohost Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Jennifer Huddleston, a Technology Policy Research Fellow at the CATO Institute, and Christopher Wood, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of LGBT Tech Partnership &amp; Institute. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding regulatory efforts and explore the evolving landscape of how our kids interact with technology. They also offer their predictions on what may be next for Congress, states, and other stakeholders in the policy debates over children’s privacy.

What is the future of children’s online data privacy in the U.S.?

In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-hosts Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West kickoff 2024 with an insightful conversation on the state of tech policy with returning guests, MattPerault, Director of the Center on Science &amp; Technology Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill, and ScottBrennen, the Head of Online Expression Policy at the Center on Technology Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill. Together, they discuss the intricacies of state policy within the dynamic and ever-evolving tech landscape, exploring key challenges and potential solutions that shape the future oftechnology governance.

The State of State Technology Policy

In this episode of the TechTank Podcast Co-host Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what lies ahead for tech policy in 2024 and what people should watch for from Congress, the Biden Administration, state and local government, and court cases. They cover topics such as AI, infrastructure implementation, problems of bias, safety, and transparency, and competition policy. A number of initiatives are pending, which likely will make the coming year an exciting time for technology policy.

Tech Outlook for 2024 

In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee is joined by StephenBalkam, founder and CEO of FOSI, and Kara Sundby, Senior Director at KANTAR, to delve intothe findings of a new report focused on how teens and parents interact with generative AI.

Generative AI, parents, and teens

TechTank is a biweekly podcast from The Brookings Institution exploring the most consequential technology issues of our time. From artificial intelligence and racial bias in algorithms, to Big Tech, the future of work, and the digital divide, TechTank takes abstract ideas and makes them accessible. Moderators Dr. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with leading technology experts and policymakers to share new data, ideas, and policy solutions to address the challenges of our new digital world.&nbsp;Sign up to receive the <a href="https://connect.brookings.edu/tech-tank-updates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TechTank newsletter</a> for more research and analysis from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings.

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