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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 58 MIN

Prof. Daniel Mügge on AI & Politics

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Together with Daniel Mügge, we dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence.What role does politics play? Could AI threaten democracy? Who’s really steering its development? Why might using ChatGPT be a slippery slope? And what are politicians in Brussels getting wrong about it?From personal data to global power plays, in this episode of The Ivory Tower, we explore the risks, the hype, and the hope for a better future. Big questions, clear answers, and no tech jargon — just an honest talk about the future of AI & Politics.About the guest: Daniel Mügge is Professor of Political Arithmetic at the University of Amsterdam, where he leads research on how the EU governs AI through the RegulAite project. He co-founded the AI & Politics platform and is a key voice in shaping AI policy in Brussels. His work on AI sovereignty shows how tech is becoming a new arena of global power.

Together with Daniel Mügge, we dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence.What role does politics play? Could AI threaten democracy? Who’s really steering its development? Why might using ChatGPT be a slippery slope? And what are politicians in Brussels getting wrong about it?From personal data to global power plays, in this episode of The Ivory Tower, we explore the risks, the hype, and the hope for a better future. Big questions, clear answers, and no tech jargon — just an honest talk about the future of AI & Politics.About the guest: Daniel Mügge is Professor of Political Arithmetic at the University of Amsterdam, where he leads research on how the EU governs AI through the RegulAite project. He co-founded the AI & Politics platform and is a key voice in shaping AI policy in Brussels. His work on AI sovereignty shows how tech is becoming a new arena of global power.

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