
TecHype
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<p>TecHype provides an eye-opening journey through our modern digital world, challenging perceptions and exploring the fine line between tech hype and reality.</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke, PhD hosts world-renowned tech experts; award-winning tech journalists, leading industry technologists, and law and policy practitioners to cut through the hype around emerging technologies and their effect on our lives. </p><p>TecHype also breaks down emerging tech policies and laws in its short TLDRs (Too long; Didn't read), like the White House Executive Order on AI and the European Union AI Act. </p><p>TecHype is more than a show; it's a movement towards understanding and responsibly harnessing technology for a better future. Listen and thrive in our digital world. </p><p>HOST & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke</p><p>PRODUCER & DIRECTOR</p><p>Andre Anderson</p><p>Co-Produced by the CITRIS Policy Lab & the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.</p><p>Support CITRIS as we develop technology solutions for challenges around the world: wildfires, the health of an aging population, the future of a workforce augmented by artificial intelligence, and more. In all we do, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across each of our research initiatives.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000">https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000</a></p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes

April 17, 2025
TecHype with Kamau Bell - Holding Space in the AI Race
<p>In this episode of TecHype, Brandie Nonnecke sits down with comedian, filmmaker, cultural commentator and host of CNN’s United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell, for a powerful conversation on race, representation, and rights in the age of AI.</p><p>From recommendation algorithms that reinforce bias, to the impact of generative AI on creativity and performers’ rights, we explore how AI is shaping — and often distorting — whose stories get told, seen, and heard.</p><p>Tune in as we cut through the hype and get real about what equity in AI should look like — and who needs to be in the room to shape it.</p><p>TecHype is more than a show; it's a movement towards understanding and responsibly harnessing technology for a better future. Stay tuned and keep thriving in our digital world.</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke, PhD is the founding director of the CITRIS Policy Lab, headquartered at UC Berkeley. She is an associate research professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) where she directs the Tech Policy Initiative. Nonnecke is the director of Our Better Web, a program that supports empirical research, policy analysis, training, and engagement to address the rise of online harms. She serves as co-director at the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology at Berkeley Law and the UC Berkeley AI Policy Hub. </p><p>TecHype is co-produced by the CITRIS Policy Lab and the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.</p><p>Support CITRIS as we develop technology solutions for challenges around the world: wildfires, the health of an aging population, the future of a workforce augmented by artificial intelligence, and more. In all we do, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across each of our research initiatives.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000">https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000</a> </p>

January 14, 2025
The Battle Over AI Safety: What's At Stake With SB-1047?
<p>Ready to dive into the future of AI? Join us on this TecHype TLDR as we unravel California's groundbreaking Senate Bill 1047, aiming to reign in the world's most powerful AI models! Discover what "frontier models" are and why they're stirring up the tech world. Are we ready for the potential risks these models pose? Or should we let innovation take its course and deal with the consequences later? Tune in to explore the clash between innovation and regulation, and see how this debate is reshaping AI's future!</p><p>Subscribe for more discussions and deep dives into emerging tech and the policies that shape them. Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know how you see AI and labor disputes shaping the future of work.</p><p>TecHype is more than a show; it's a movement towards understanding and responsibly harnessing technology for a better future. Stay tuned and keep thriving in our digital world.</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke, PhD is the founding director of the CITRIS Policy Lab, headquartered at UC Berkeley. She is an associate research professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) where she directs the Tech Policy Initiative. Nonnecke is the director of Our Better Web, a program that supports empirical research, policy analysis, training, and engagement to address the rise of online harms. She serves as co-director at the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology at Berkeley Law and the UC Berkeley AI Policy Hub. Brandie is the host of TecHype, a groundbreaking video and audio series that debunks misunderstandings, evaluates the real benefits and risks, and explores effective technical and policy strategies to harness emerging technologies for good.</p><p>TecHype is co-produced by the CITRIS Policy Lab and the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.</p><p>Support CITRIS as we develop technology solutions for challenges around the world: wildfires, the health of an aging population, the future of a workforce augmented by artificial intelligence, and more. In all we do, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across each of our research initiatives.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000">https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000</a></p>

January 14, 2025
Digital Replicas Are Here: Learn How A California Bill Will Protect You
<p>In this episode of TecHype, we dive deep into the heart of Hollywood's latest controversy: the proposed legislation AB 2602. This bill seeks to mandate explicit consent for the creation of digital replicas, a move supported by SAG-AFTRA but opposed by the Motion Picture Association.</p><p>What You'll Discover: What is AB 2602: Unpacking how this legislation aims to protect performers from unauthorized use of their likenesses, extending to audiobooks, video games, endorsements, and music performances.</p><p>The Deepfake Dilemma: Revisiting TecHype’s insightful discussion with Prof. Hany Farid on the dangers posed by deepfakes to both the entertainment industry and global democracies.</p><p>Voices from the Industry: Hear from Alex Winter and Prof. Rahul Telang on their firsthand experiences and the broader impacts of AI on the entertainment landscape.</p><p>A Universal Shield: Understanding how AB 2602 doesn't just safeguard the stars but offers essential protections for all performers, ensuring fair compensation and preventing exploitation through future AI technologies.</p><p>The MPA’s Counter: Exploring the Motion Picture Association's objections to AB 2602, including concerns over its potential to complicate standard post-production processes like "tiling."</p><p>Why It Matters to You: This isn’t just an issue for those within the glitzy bounds of Hollywood. The outcome of AB 2602 holds profound implications for the future of digital identity, privacy, and the responsible use of AI in media. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a digital creator or simply a fan of film and technology, this episode is a must-watch.</p><p>Subscribe for more discussions and deep dives into emerging tech and the policies that shape them.</p><p>TecHype is more than a show; it's a movement towards understanding and responsibly harnessing technology for a better future. Stay tuned and keep thriving in our digital world.</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke, PhD is the founding director of the CITRIS Policy Lab, headquartered at UC Berkeley. She is an associate research professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) where she directs the Tech Policy Initiative. Nonnecke is the director of Our Better Web, a program that supports empirical research, policy analysis, training, and engagement to address the rise of online harms. She serves as co-director at the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology at Berkeley Law and the UC Berkeley AI Policy Hub. Brandie is the host of TecHype, a groundbreaking video and audio series that debunks misunderstandings, evaluates the real benefits and risks, and explores effective technical and policy strategies to harness emerging technologies for good.</p><p>TecHype is co-produced by the CITRIS Policy Lab and the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.</p><p>Support CITRIS as we develop technology solutions for challenges around the world: wildfires, the health of an aging population, the future of a workforce augmented by artificial intelligence, and more. In all we do, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across each of our research initiatives.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000">https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000</a></p>
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<p>TecHype provides an eye-opening journey through our modern digital world, challenging perceptions and exploring the fine line between tech hype and reality.</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke, PhD hosts world-renowned tech experts; award-winning tech journalists, leading industry technologists, and law and policy practitioners to cut through the hype around emerging technologies and their effect on our lives. </p><p>TecHype also breaks down emerging tech policies and laws in its short TLDRs (Too long; Didn't read), like the White House Executive Order on AI and the European Union AI Act. </p><p>TecHype is more than a show; it's a movement towards understanding and responsibly harnessing technology for a better future. Listen and thrive in our digital world. </p><p>HOST & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER</p><p>Brandie Nonnecke</p><p>PRODUCER & DIRECTOR</p><p>Andre Anderson</p><p>Co-Produced by the CITRIS Policy Lab & the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.</p><p>Support CITRIS as we develop technology solutions for challenges around the world: wildfires, the health of an aging population, the future of a workforce augmented by artificial intelligence, and more. In all we do, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across each of our research initiatives.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000">https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FH5885000</a></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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