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Imagine a world where the largest number of elections in one year occurred at the same time as the conversation around how people use technology to communicate about those elections is at its most uncertain. No, what you’ve imagined isn’t some far-off nightmare world, it’s actually the world you’re living in right at this very moment. Ahead of the record 2024 election cycle, special guest Katie Harbath joined the show to help Co-hosts Matt Amundson and Judd Borakove make some sense of the meeting point between technology and democracy. Katie and the GTM Unfiltered crew discuss the potential impact of AI in upcoming elections, how to approach policy and business decisions across different cultures, and what the changes in the private equity world mean for businesses.Katie is the Founder and CEO of AnchorChange, a civic tech strategies firm focused on developing solutions for global issues related to democracy, elections, and civic engagement online. She is the writer of a popular Substack (AnchorChange) and hosts a podcast, Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie Harbath. Katie became well-known for writing an op-ed for The New York Times after she left her position as Public Policy Director at Facebook in 2021.Also, Matt muses on the morals guiding global corporations and Judd asks an owner of the Green Bay Packers to put a dome on Lambeau Field.Chapters:00:00 - Judd compliments Matt03:08 - Update on the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field renovations06:49 - How to “Panic Responsibly” in 202410:09 - AI’s potential impact on elections24:20 - Making business decisions across countries and cultures29:13 - The impact of social media platforms on free speech36:38 - Preparing a company for when a crisis strikes41:02 - Changes in private equity and what they mean51:31 - Fantastic outro by JuddSponsors:Ringmaster Conversational Marketing - GTM Unfiltered is sponsored and produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through Branded podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/Quote of the Show:“My mantra going into next year is to panic responsibly” - Katie HarbathConnect with Guest:Substack: https://substack.com/@katieharbath AnchorChange Website: https://anchorchange.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieharbath/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harbath/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/katieharbath Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie Harbath Podcast: https://anchorchange.substack.com/podcast Shoutouts: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer: https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/ Follow the Show:Judd’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juddborakove/ Craig’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigrosenberg/ Matt’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-amundson-91657236/ GTM Unfiltered LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtm-unfiltered/GTM Unfiltered Website: https://www.gtmunfiltered.com/Ways to tune in:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6n6ElND3FF2wjf11gWGjFnApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gtm-unfiltered/id1708470602Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/gtm-unfiltered-5480709YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjySadNUx9DS6RsHJaEWjgTransistor: https://www.gtmunfiltered.com/episodes/welcome-to-gtm-unfilteredAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a4ac6781-0f62-40c7-bef3-40e37c1e824f/gtm-unfiltered

Technology and democracy are at a crossroads. Technology can potentially empower people and make our democracies more responsive. Or technology can be used to manipulate and divide us.Welcome to Impossible Tradeoffs. I’m Katie Harbath. In this weekly podcast, we’ll talk about and analyze the most fascinating headlines. We’ll make predictions about where things are going. And we’ll talk to experts about the challenges we face and how we might look for solutions.I’m a 20-year veteran in the technology and democracy space. I moved to DC from Wisconsin in 2003 to work on political campaigns. In 2011, I went to Facebook, where over the course of ten years, I built teams worldwide that work with politicians and governments on using the platform to engage with constituents. I also coordinated the company's work on elections. In 2021, I created Anchor Change—a consultancy and Substack newsletter focused on the intersection of technology and democracy.I’ve seen a lot. I’ve been in the rooms making tough decisions where you have to weigh some difficult choices. I call them impossible tradeoffs.Our first episode jumps right in with the tsunami of elections happening in 2024. This is the first time that, in the same year as a U.S. presidential election, we’ll have elections in India, Indonesia, Ukraine, Taiwan, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the European Parliament. In total, we are tracking 65 elections across 54 countries. That is not only a huge geopolitical moment for the world but a lot of fronts to protect the integrity of elections.In future episodes, we’ll interview experts on content moderation, how companies balance freedom of speech, and the need to protect people from harmful content. We’ll talk about the role of AI and the shifts in online political advertising. We’ll do deep dives into some countries going to elections and explore how these issues manifest themselves in those places.A lot is going on, and I can only guarantee change. I hope this podcast will help you make sense of these developing events, be prepared for what will happen next, and understand how these issues impact you and others around the globe. Be sure to follow this show on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss a single episode. I look forward to discussing impossible tradeoffs with you.

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With some 65 elections across 54 countries slated for 2024, how can social media and other online companies prepare? Katie Harbath, Chief Executive for Anchor Change and a fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, shares how companies, individuals and government entities can support election integrity, increase transparency around artificial intelligence, and combat mis- and malinformation.   Previously Katie was a public policy director at Facebook (now Meta) where, over the course of ten years, she was credited with building out and leading a 30-person global team responsible for managing elections. Prior to Facebook, Katie held senior strategic digital roles at the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, DCI Group and multiple campaigns.   Links in this episode:  Integrity Institute, Elections integrity best practices A Brief History of Tech and Elections EU Regulatory Framework on AI EU Digital Services Act