CDT Tech Talks

CDT Tech Talks

Center for Democracy and Technology

Episodes 156
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Jun 2015
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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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/

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Talking Tech with Mark Surman and Alexandra Givens

Apr 13, 2026 36m

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

Talking Tech with Kate Ruane & Riana Pfefferkorn on Grok AI

Feb 26, 2026 29m

Today’s episode takes a deep dive into one of the most high-profile AI controversies in recent months: the debate surrounding Grok AI. From reports that the system generated harmful content —…

Talking Tech with Aliya Bhatia & David Klotsonis on Protecting Minors Online: A Transatlantic View on Platform Safety

Jan 29, 2026 28m

At the end of last year, CDT Europe’s David Klotsonis and CDT US’ Aliya Bhatia sat down for a transatlantic conversation on one of the most pressing digital policy challenges today: protecting minors…

TechProm Tech Talk - Episode 2

Dec 22, 2025 9m

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Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 1

Dec 22, 2025 8m

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Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 3

Dec 22, 2025 10m

Recorded on the night of the greatest party the on tech policy calendar -- Tech Prom!

Tech Prom Tech Talk - Episode 4

Dec 22, 2025 12m

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Tech Talks on Fair and Accountable AI: Data, Agents, and Regulation

Dec 12, 2025 45m

Questions of equity, accountability, and data use are taking center stage now that AI reshapes everything from public services to private industry. This episode kicks off our mini transnational…

Talking Tech with Amy Winecoff and Umang Bhatt on AI-Documentation

Oct 15, 2025 35m

As AI systems become more embedded in critical decisions—from healthcare to hiring—the need for transparency and trust has never been greater. But how do we document these powerful tools in a way…

Talking Tech with Zeve Sanderson, Michal Luria, and Aliya Bhatia on Age Verification

Sep 24, 2025 29m

In this episode of Tech Talks, we dive into the growing debate over online age verification. While often framed as a way to protect children, these policies carry major implications for how everyone,…

Talking Tech On Woke AI

Aug 22, 2025 37m

Can AI ever truly be “neutral”? A new Executive Order takes aim at so-called “Woke AI,” raising constitutional concerns and surfacing big technical challenges. In this episode of Tech Talks, CDT’s…

Talking Tech with Chinmayi Sharma and Nick Doty on The Role of Public Interest Technologists

May 16, 2025 32m

In this episode, we explore the vital role public interest technologists play in shaping policy. How do technical experts influence legislation around the internet, cybersecurity, AI, and more? What…

Talking Tech with Greg Nojiem on The Current State of PCLOB

Mar 06, 2025 17m

On January 27th, the Trump Administration made headlines with a controversial move to dismiss three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent…

Talking Tech with Mona Elswah & Emna Mizouni on Moderating Magrabe Arabic Content on Social Media

Feb 24, 2025 23m

In today’s episode, we dive into an often overlooked but incredibly important issue: content moderation in non-dominant languages, specifically Maghrebi Arabic dialects. Recently, CDT released a…

Tech Talk: Talking Tech with Umang Bhatt on Algorithmic Resignation

Jan 13, 2025 30m

In today’s episode, we tackle a fascinating question: What happens when an AI system deployed by a company decides to "resign"—stopping its recommendations or restricting access to its outputs? Can…

Talking Tech on Bias and Equity in AI Systems with Alexandra Givens & Raffi Krikorian

Oct 22, 2024 31m

In this episode, we explore the vital topic of bias and equity in AI systems. Joining the conversation are two esteemed guests: Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer at the Emerson Collective,…

Talking Tech with Jen Caltrider & Michal Luria on AI Companions

Oct 07, 2024 25m

AI chatbots have quickly taken the world by storm with more people than ever integrating them into their daily lives. Many are familiar with the big name chatbots that can write recipes as…

Talking Tech on Algorithmic Disability Determinations

Sep 05, 2024 44m

More and more people turn to quantified health, achievement, and ability measures, such as fitness apps and economic measures of well-being every single day. As part of this trend, medicalized…

Talking Tech with Josh Kroll on The NIST Privacy Framework

Jul 19, 2024 28m

New internet-based technologies have boomed with unprecedented access to data and data management tools. While this has facilitated innovation, it has also left many personal users and companies…

Talking Tech with Paul Gowder on The Networked Leviathan

Jun 25, 2024 26m

It’s a modern day reality that large social media platforms deliver political information to many citizens, making these companies’ policies for removing and blocking speech critical to politics and…

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