AI in Action: Conversations on Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and National Security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every aspect of modern life. From national security and warfare to healthcare, education, business, and democracy, AI is reshaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions. Yet alongside incredible opportunity comes equally significant responsibility. How do we harness AI while protecting human judgment, public trust, and democratic values? Those questions inspired my new podcast series, AI in Action.
Over the past several months, I've had the privilege of interviewing military leaders, policymakers, academics, technologists, and researchers who are helping shape the future of AI. Together, we've explored not only the technology itself, but also its implications for society, national security, leadership, and what it means to be human in an AI-driven world. Whether you're new to AI or work with it every day, I hope these conversations encourage you to think critically about both the opportunities and the challenges ahead!
Featured Episodes
Episode 1: Bishop Garrison - Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and National Security
Episode 2: Dr. Sarah Kreps - Artificial Intelligence, Modern Warfare, and Democracy
Episode 3: Dr. Samuel Woolley - Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and the Future of Human Connection
Episode 4: Dr. Jeffrey Rogg - Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and National Security
Episode 5: General Gary Brito, USA (Ret.) - AI, Decision-Making, and the Human Capital Environment
Episode 6: Bruce Schneier - AI, Democracy, and Human Cognition
Episode 7: Lee Rainie - AI, Disruption, and the Future of Humanity
Episode 8: Dr. Ben Connable - AI, Cognitive Offloading, and the Digitization of Society
Each episode examines AI through a different lens, covering topics such as democratic resilience, military innovation, cognitive warfare, human capital, public trust, disinformation, decision-making, and the future relationship between people and intelligent machines.
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, these conversations are becoming increasingly important. My hope is that AI in Action provides a forum for thoughtful dialogue that moves beyond the headlines and explores the broader societal questions surrounding artificial intelligence.
Listen and subscribe to AI in Action on your favorite podcast platform, and join the conversation as we explore one of the most consequential technological shifts of our lifetime. Watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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