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Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable

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Real stories from real people using AI to transform their work and communities for the better. Each episode showcases the human side of artificial intelligence—from nurses personalizing patient care and entrepreneurs scaling their businesses, to creators pushing new boundaries. These are the voices of everyday innovators who are building a smarter, more connected world. Hosted by the AI Optimists of Palantir, Working Intelligence celebrates the Americans harnessing AI's power to solve problems, create opportunities, and improve communities across the country.

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December 16, 2025

AI Law in the Laboratory of Democracy with Kevin Frazier

American AI regulation stands at a crossroads. As states like California pass sweeping AI laws while federal frameworks lag behind, a fundamental tension emerges: will America's fragmented legal landscape stifle innovation or become our greatest competitive advantage? In this episode of Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable, Kevin Frazier — AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law — makes the case for embracing regulatory experimentation over uniformity. Join Kevin and Sophie Singletary as they explore why state-by-state "laboratories of democracy" might outpace centralized approaches, how regulatory sandboxes enable a "try first" mentality, and where AI moratoria miss the mark entirely. This is a conversation about finding the sweet spot between legal certainty and innovation velocity, understanding what role cultural norms play beyond formal regulation, and recognizing how America's often-criticized legal fragmentation could actually counter China's centralized AI dominance. Frazier shares his vision for AI in government itself — not just regulating the technology, but using it to restore efficiency and legitimacy to public institutions. And in an age of deepening loneliness, he explains why AI companions might be part of the solution rather than the problem.

November 18, 2025

Beyond Agency: AI, Autonomy, and the Art of Self-Rule

Human autonomy faces its greatest test yet. As artificial intelligence evolves, a fundamental question emerges: will AI enhance our capacity for self-rule or quietly erode it? In this episode of Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable, Harry Law — researcher at the University of Cambridge and the Cosmos Institute, and former policy and ethics lead at Google DeepMind — offers a philosopher's perspective on navigating the age of algorithmic ubiquity. Join Harry Law and Sophie Singletary as they explore the crucial distinction between AI that "clears space" for human flourishing versus AI that simply "fills space" in our lives. Law unpacks how shared constraints between minds and machines could make AI more beneficial, why AI's challenge to judgment might paradoxically strengthen our decision-making, and where we stand on the ladder toward AGI. This is a conversation about user-selectable guardrails creating a more pluralistic information ecosystem and why the future of AI governance must balance innovation with genuine human agency. Law shares why our capacity for autonomous judgment remains irreplaceable — even as the machines grow smarter.

November 12, 2025

Beyond Silicon Valley: How AI Can Transform Rural America with Congressman Vince Fong

American education and workforce development stand at a crossroads. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries from agriculture to logistics, rural communities are poised to become unexpected powerhouses in the technological revolution—with the right tools. In this episode of Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable, Congressman Vince Fong—representing California's Central Valley in the 20th district—explains how his landmark NSF AI Education Act of 2025 aims to ensure every American has access to the AI skills that will define the future of work. Join Sophie Singletary and Congressman Fong as they explore how AI is transforming the Central Valley's backbone industries, why community colleges are the key to democratizing AI education, and how bipartisan collaboration emerged even amid a government shutdown to prioritize workforce readiness. The Congressman discusses his personal journey from Bakersfield to Congress, how competitive NSF grants will flow to rural and underserved institutions rather than elite universities, and why investing in AI education is essential to America's global competitiveness against rivals like China. This is a conversation about closing the opportunity gap, empowering local educators and students with cutting-edge resources, and ensuring that technological transformation lifts up communities rather than leaving them behind. Congressman Fong shares what gives him hope for America's future and delivers a powerful message about why this generation of students and workers are irreplaceable in the AI era.

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What is Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable?: Real stories from real people using AI to transform their work and communities for the better.

Each episode showcases the human side of artificial intelligence—from nurses personalizing patient care and entrepreneurs scaling their businesses, to creators pushing new boundaries. These are the voices of everyday innovators who are building a smarter, more connected world.

Hosted by the AI Optimists of Palantir, Working Intelligence celebrates the Americans harnessing AI's power to solve problems, create opportunities, and improve communities across the country.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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