Responsible AI from The AI Forum
by Alex Alben, The AI Forum
Engage in critical dialogue with legal minds and tech experts on AI’s legal and societal impacts in Responsible AI, a podcast from the AI Forum. Our episodes feature experts in cybersecurity, law, and technology, offering deep dives into public policy and best practices. Tune in for a meeting of minds that shapes the future of AI governance.Responsible AI is hosted by Alex Alben and Patrick Ip, Directors of The AI Forum. Learn more at our website, theaiforum.org.
Episodes
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Antitrust Gets Its Close-Up: Jennifer Dixton on Hollywood Mergers, Big Tech, and AI Safety
Antitrust has gone from sleepy specialty to front-page news, and Jennifer Dixton, antitrust law professor at UCLA and a veteran Justice Department enforcer, explains why. She and host Alex Alben work through the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger challenge led by California and twelve other states…
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Julia Powles on How Safety Theater Makes Us Less Safe
Who gets to decide what counts as safety? Why have we normalized an ecosystem of surveillance? And when does convenience become dangerous indulgence? Julia Powles, executive director of UCLA’s Institute for Technology, Law and Policy, talks with host Alex Alben about the underlying harms of…
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Rick Hasen on the Fragility of the U.S. Voting System
AI is colliding with the next election in ways most people are not prepared for. Professor Richard Hasen breaks down the legal and democratic fault lines that could shape who counts the votes, who controls the rules, and how much damage disinformation can do before anyone realizes it. We unpack...
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Michelle Kassorla on Building a New Pedagogy for and with AI
Dr. Michelle Kassorla, professor at Georgia State University's Perimeter College, remembers November 30, 2022, as an existential jolt—the moment ChatGPT made her wonder if English professors still had a job. Instead of retreating, she built a new pedagogy around AI, from Socratic tutoring to an...
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Moti Mizrahi: It’s Not a Hallucination, It’s BS
What does it mean to "hallucinate" if you're a machine? And why do we call it that in the first place? In this episode of Responsible AI, host Alex Alben sits down with Dr. Moti Mizrahi, Professor of Philosophy at the Florida Institute of Technology and author of Playing God with Emerging...
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Who Gets to Use the Law? Marc Miller on Access, Education, and the AI Moment
There are 58 counties in the United States with zero lawyers. Marc Miller thinks that's a surprise, and that creating more access requires rethinking almost everything about how we train, license, and deploy legal professionals. As former dean of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College…
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Nishat Ruiter: Can Reflection Help Lawyers Make Wiser Use of AI?
Most lawyers fear AI is coming for their jobs. Nishat Ruiter flips that script, revealing how human skills—like intuition, collaboration, and moral courage—are the real superpowers in the age of automation. Spoiler: AI can't read the room or reimagine justice, and that's what makes us...
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Rabbi David Wolpe: Does AI Change the Way We Are Human?
This week we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human identity with Rabbi David Wolpe, offering a unique perspective on the ethical and spiritual challenges we face. Drawing on Jewish legends, he compares AI to the Golem, a creation that "both threatens you, but also, does...
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Austin Jenkins on the State-by-State Challenge to Regulate AI
In this episode of the Responsible AI Podcast, journalist Austin Jenkins reveals how state legislatures are outpacing Congress in the race to regulate AI. As Jenkins notes, "State legislators are very motivated to pass laws because this is what they were elected to do." From California's chatbot...
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Nils Gilman on Hope, Governance, and Building the AI Future
Most people think AI governance is a debate for sci-fi fans and politicians. Historian and futurist Nils Gilman shows why that’s a mistake. In this conversation with Alex Alben, Nils breaks down why AI chatbots should carry legal privileges similar to therapists—and why laws like California’s new...
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Jennifer Schwab on Personalized Learning
This week we examine the transformative world of education and technology with Jennifer Schwab, President of Learning Source. As a pioneer in the edtech space, Jennifer shares her insights on how AI is reshaping the educational landscape, offering new opportunities for students and educators…
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Oumou Ly on Socio-Technical Factors in AI and Cybersecurity Risks
In the latest episode of the Responsible AI podcast, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Oumou Ly, a senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity. Oumou shares her invaluable insights from her time working on President Biden's Executive Order on AI, a landmark...
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Dr. Avijit Ghosh and the Importance of Human Agency in AI Development
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Dr. Avijit Ghosh stands as a critical voice, urging a reevaluation of current AI development paths. As a Technical AI Policy Researcher at Hugging Face, Ghosh emphasizes the importance of aligning AI advancements with genuine human needs....
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Leonard Garfield on History and Innovation in Seattle
We delve into the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, history, and society. Featuring Leonard Garfield, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), this episode explores the notion that "history is dangerous," as it can be used to reshape our…
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Jay Inslee on AI, Innovation, and Clean Energy
Dive into an engaging discussion with former Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Known for his leadership in climate action and clean energy, Inslee shares his insights on the intersection of technology and public policy. He discusses the delicate balance between regulation and innovation,...
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Blaise Agüera y Arcas on AI, Consciousness, and the Concept of Intelligence
"What Is Intelligence?" This profound question, posed by Blaise Agüera y Arcas in his latest book, serves as the foundation for our exploration in this episode of the Responsible AI podcast. Agüera y Arcas is is a vice president and Fellow at Google, where he is the CTO of Technology & Society…
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Russell Ginns on Navigating Creativity and AI
In this episode of the Responsible AI Podcast, we dive into the world of creativity and technology with Russell Ginns, a prolific author, producer, and inventor who specializes in smart, fun things. Known for his work with Sesame Street and NASA, Russell shares his journey from traditional media…
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Michael Cockrill on Medical Diagnostics, Education and AI Policy
“How do we train people to come up with novel things, the things that a computer can't figure out because it integrates multiple disciplines or comes from societal interaction or things that you just can't digitize?” In this episode of the Responsible AI podcast, we speak with Michael Cockrill…
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Merrill Brown on AI and Journalism Right Now
In this episode of the Responsible AI podcast from The AI Forum, we speak with veteran journalist and advisor Merrill Brown, about how and where journalists can use automation to enhance reporting and the evolving journalistic landscape. Highlights include: Why young journalists need to develop…
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Ted Alben on AI and the Modern Workplace
How is artificial intelligence reshaping modern workplaces and what does it mean for the security and privacy of those businesses? In this episode of Responsible AI from The AI Forum, Ted Alben discusses the implications of AI technologies like ChatGPT on business processes, cybersecurity, and…
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Alex Alben, Founder, AI Forum, on Implications of AI in Copyright Law
What happens when cutting-edge AI meets centuries-old legal principles? In this episode of Responsible AI from the AI Forum, Rebecca Staffel interviews AI Forum founder Alex Alben about large language models’ ability to analyze legal patterns, tackle bias, and predict case outcomes. Explore how…
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Colby Hawker, Product Manager, Natural Language AI, Google, on the changing economics of AI
This week on Responsible AI from the AI Forum, Colby Hawker, a natural language product manager at Google, joins Alex Alben and Patrick Ip to discuss the impact of AI on society and the economy. Colby shares insights on the evolving approach to privacy in the current era compared to Web 2.0,...
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William Covington, UW School of Law, on Evolving AI Regulations
Join Professor William Covington, Director of the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law as he navigates the waters of technology, law, and public policy in AI. Professor Covington and hosts Alex Alben and Patrick Ip discuss the evolving landscape of...
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Jennifer Schwab, Founder and CEO of ENTITY Academy, on the Future of Education
Join Responsible AI hosts Patrick Ip and Alex Alben as they sit down with Jennifer Schwab, founder and CEO of ENTITY [https://www.entitymag.com/] Academy, to explore the intersection of education and artificial intelligence. Jennifer shares her journey from founding ENTITY Academy to adapting its...
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Dr. Ashwini Rao, CEO of Eydle, on Cybersecurity & AI
Dr. Ashwini Rao, CEO of Eydle [https://www.eydle.com/], a spam protection platform, explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and AI, particularly the pressing challenges of social engineering scams and the impact of AI on scam tactics. Listen as Dr. Rao and Responsible AI hosts Patrick Ip...
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Engage in critical dialogue with legal minds and tech experts on AI’s legal and societal impacts in Responsible AI, a podcast from the AI Forum. Our episodes feature experts in cybersecurity, law, and technology, offering deep dives into public policy and best practices. Tune in for a meeting of minds that shapes the future of AI governance.Responsible AI is hosted by Alex Alben and Patrick Ip, Directors of The AI Forum. Learn more at our website, theaiforum.org.
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