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Tech'ed UpBanking’s API Revolution • Paul LaRusso (Akoya) & Nicole Elam (NBA)Akoya CEO Paul LaRusso and National Bankers Association President Nicole Elam join Niki in the studio to break down the API revolution in banking. They explore why, after decades of traditional banking, there’s been a growing demand for so-called “open banking,” what the CFPB's new rule means for consumers and financial institutions, and how organizations are navigating this tech transition. Plus, Niki shares why screen scraping makes her nervous, Nicole predicts that the future of banking means being both high-tech and high-touch, and Paul makes the case for consumer control of their banking data. “As a consumer...2024-12-1230 minTech'ed UpSCOTUS Tech Docket • Chris Mohr (SIIA)President of the Software Information Industry Association, Chris Mohr, joins Niki in the studio to break down two major tech cases at the Supreme Court involving Meta and NVIDIA, discuss what's next for Section 230 regulation, and share insights from his career transition from private practice to tech policy advocacy. Chris talks about how the courts are increasingly being used to shape tech policy as Congress remains gridlocked on major issues and Niki offers some free advice on deprecation policies. “...power doesn't like vacuums, right? So, where does that power go? If Congress isn't passing laws, then the cou...2024-11-2829 minTech'ed UpThe Art of the Pivot • Gary Shapiro (CTA)CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, joins Niki in the studio for an informal chat about his new book Pivot or Die. They discuss pivotal moments in his career, leading the influential trade association fighting for tech and innovation, and looking to the future of tech in America. “We have to recognize that technology and innovation are actually our secret sauce in this country that allows us to do all these amazing things, and have a strong economy, and grow our way into the future.” -Gary ShapiroFollow Gary on XLearn more about CTAGet ticke...2024-11-1427 minTech'ed UpLessons from Twitter’s Takeover • Lauren Culbertson GriecoTwitter's former Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy for the US and Canada, Lauren Culbertson Grieco, joins Niki in the studio to talk about her career - from tweeting for senators to navigating Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. Currently President of The Ledyard Group, she shares leadership lessons from the transition days at X, and she and Niki swaptech policy stories. They also share a prediction about what will dominate legislators’ tech agenda in the next Congress. “Most of the people who worked at Twitter and some of the ones who still work there have a very strong sense...2024-10-3129 minTech'ed UpProfiles in Tech: From Campaigns to Crypto • Julie Stitzel (DCG)Sr. VP of Policy at Digital Currency Group, Julie Stitzel, sits down with Niki in the D.C. studio to talk about their shared path from Midwestern upbringings to helping shape crypto policy in the nation’s capital. Julie shares her admiration for Hill staffers and why she remains optimistic for the future of crypto in the U.S. They also do a little arm-chair quarterbacking on the 2024 presidential campaign. “...when I think about innovation, I think the U.S. should be the place where people come. These innovators, these builders should feel free and excited about build...2024-10-1726 minTech'ed UpAI’s Campaign Influence • Sheera Frenkel (New York Times)New York Times reporter, Sheera Frenkel, joins Niki remotely to talk about the AI 2024 campaign season that wasn’t. She shares insights from her reporting on tech, shedding light on the reluctance to use AI by US campaigns compared to other countries, the rush by foreign adversaries to capitalize on AI’s capability to enhance disinformation campaigns, and lays out what has led Facebook to step back from political coverage. “While our candidates are not excited about using AI…There are nation-states all over the world who are super excited about the possibilities of AI and how it lets t...2024-10-0330 minTech'ed UpQuantum 101 • Murray Thom (D-Wave)VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, Murray Thom, joins Niki remotely to explore the basics of quantum computing and share some real-world, right-now applications of this leap in compute power. They talk AI, the impact that efficiency improvements have on daily life, and the exciting potential of quantum to facilitate breakthroughs in health care and drug discovery. “There's a really deep technical connection between quantum computing and artificial intelligence.” -Murray ThomFollow Murray on TwitterLearn more about D-WaveBuild things with D-Wave Leap Learn More at www.techedup.com Check out video on YouTube Follow Niki on Lin...2024-09-1929 minTech'ed UpTech on the Hill • Andrew Desiderio (Punchbowl News)Punchbowl News reporter, Andrew Desiderio joins Niki in the studio to share his insider handicapping of the state of play of tech policy on the Hill. They talk KOSA/COPPA 2.0, the DEFIANCE Act, and legislative gridlock. Andrew shares why 2024 has been a good year for major tech policy legislation despite the Senate being de-incentivized to pass tech legislation, the House likely to shut down what few bills passed the Senate before August recess, and other agencies being reluctant to pick up the slack. “When we look back on 2024, in terms of major tech policy legislation, we'll have see...2024-08-2222 minTech'ed UpThe Case for Digital Solidarity • Pablo ChavezAdjunct Fellow at CNAS and Founder of Tech Policy Solutions, Pablo Chavez joins Niki in the studio to explain digital solidarity and digital sovereignty, swap campaign convention memories, and discuss US policy when it comes to the global internet. They talk State Dept. footnotes, the TikTok ban, and the future of the open internet. “ ...the United States, increasingly as a matter of foreign policy on digital matters is a little bit in a defensive crouch.” -Pablo ChavezConnect with Pablo on LinkedInNerd out and read the US International Cyberspace & Digital Policy StrategyRead Pablo's artic...2024-07-2527 minTech'ed UpThe State of Tech Policy • Dave BarmoreRunway Strategies Co-Founder Dave Barmore joins Niki in the studio for a deep dive into the wave of tech regulations coming from the states. They talk about gridlock at the federal level and why tech needs to pay attention to the states when it comes to pending policy regulations facing AI, data privacy, and social media. "in terms of bills getting passed and laws regulating tech, whether that's AI, data privacy, social media. Don't sleep on the states." -Dave BarmoreFollow Dave on LinkedInLearn more about Runway StrategiesRead more about the Uniform Law Commission...2024-07-1127 minTech'ed UpFun & Games at Discord • Ross LaJeunesseHead of Global Public Policy at Discord, Ross LaJeunesse, joins Niki in the studio to talk about how the app delivers today on the original promise of the internet - community and communication. He lays out how Discord fosters genuine servers-based connection, why it’s so important to small game developers, and what regulators should consider when they try to regulate Big Tech. Plus, he reviews just how huge gaming has become globally. “Discord is one of those places. It's community, it's belonging, and it's economic opportunity. It's a platform for entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs, small businesses.” -Ross LaJeune...2024-06-2727 minTech'ed UpBlockchain's Promise • Sheila WarrenCrypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren breaks down crypto, Web3, and blockchain once and for all. She and Niki discuss crypto’s future on Capitol Hill and how it might impact this election season, the critical role blockchain has in making AI more transparent, and why you might already have a Web3 mindset. “Things like authenticity, tracking, accountability, I think, are becoming even more important than they ever were before.” -Sheila WarrenFollow Sheila on Twitter Learn more about CCIRead the Scientific American ArticleConnect with Sheila on LinkedIn Learn More at www.techedup.com Check out vide...2024-06-1331 minTech'ed UpAI Mythbusting • Nikki Pope (NVIDIA)NVIDIA’s Head of AI & Legal Ethics, Nikki Pope, talks about why how we talk about artificial intelligence matters and why making the tech representative of more people is important. She and Niki break down some of the myths surrounding the tech and re-examine what regulators should be focused on when they think of “existential threat” and AI. Spoiler alert - it’s not what Hollywood thinks! “...democratization of AI means making sure that we don't leave cultures and languages and communities behind as we all go running breakneck into the future.” -Nikki PopeFollow Nikki Pope on Linke...2024-05-3026 min