The Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action has prompted conservatives to target corporate diversity programs. On their list are the biggest companies in tech, an industry that has long struggled to hire a diverse workforce. On today's POLITICO Tech, Steven Overly talks with Brookings Institution expert Nicol Turner Lee about the potential consequences — for the companies and for their users.

The Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action has prompted conservatives to target corporate diversity programs. On their list are the biggest companies in tech, an industry that has long struggled to hire a diverse workforce. On today's POLITICO Tech, Steven Overly talks with Brookings Institution expert Nicol Turner Lee about the potential consequences — for the companies and for their users.

Affirmative action critics come for the tech industry

A major gathering of “white hat” hackers will attack popular AI systems this weekend in an attempt to uncover security flaws. The so-called “red-teaming” exercise has attracted the support of the White House amid questions about the security of these powerful technologies. POLITICO tech reporter Mohar Chatterjee talks to one of the event’s organizers, SeedAI founder Austin Carson.

A major gathering of “white hat” hackers will attack popular AI systems this weekend in an attempt to uncover security flaws. The so-called “red-teaming” exercise has attracted the support of the White House amid questions about the security of these powerful technologies. POLITICO tech reporter Mohar Chatterjee talks to one of the event’s organizers, SeedAI founder Austin Carson.

The hackers backed by the White House

The 2024 campaign cycle is expected to unleash a torrent of AI-generated “deepfake” videos and images capable of deceiving voters. The Federal Election Commission is scheduled to vote today on a petition, initiated by advocacy group Public Citizen, that calls for banning political campaigns from distributing fake audio, video and images of their opponents. But the measure has failed before and early attempts to address the issue in Washington have hit political headwinds. On today's episode, Steven Overly talks with Public Citizen President Robert Weissman about the threats these forgeries present for politicians and voters alike.

The 2024 campaign cycle is expected to unleash a torrent of AI-generated “deepfake” videos and images capable of deceiving voters. The Federal Election Commission is scheduled to vote today on a petition, initiated by advocacy group Public Citizen, that calls for banning political campaigns from distributing fake audio, video and images of their opponents. But the measure has failed before and early attempts to address the issue in Washington have hit political headwinds. On today's episode, Steven Overly talks with Public Citizen President Robert Weissman about the threats these forgeries present for politicians and voters alike.

Why 2024 will be the deepfake election

Biden authorized $52 billion to rebuild the U.S. semiconductor industry one year ago today. Mike Schmidt is the guy charged with doling out the money. As director of the Commerce Department’s CHIPS Program Office, he manages the national security and finance experts picking the projects that will get a boost from taxpayers. On today’s episode, Schmidt lays out the agency’s vetting process — even as some questions remain unanswered, like how the U.S. and its allies will prevent a subsidies war. 

Biden authorized $52 billion to rebuild the U.S. semiconductor industry one year ago today. Mike Schmidt is the guy charged with doling out the money. As director of the Commerce Department’s CHIPS Program Office, he manages the national security and finance experts picking the projects that will get a boost from taxpayers. On today’s episode, Schmidt lays out the agency’s vetting process — even as some questions remain unanswered, like how the U.S. and its allies will prevent a subsidies war.

Meet the Commerce official about to dole out billions on microchips

Gerard de Graaf opened the European Union’s first San Francisco office nearly a year ago, making him the bloc’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. tech industry. His position is part cop, part counselor, part hype man. De Graaf speaks with Steven Overly about the EU’s ambitions in Silicon Valley and what has surprised him most about the place, including CEOs who are more comfortable with regulation than their lobbyists suggest.

Gerard de Graaf opened the European Union’s first San Francisco office nearly a year ago, making him the bloc’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. tech industry. His position is part cop, part counselor, part hype man. De Graaf speaks with Steven Overly about the EU’s ambitions in Silicon Valley and what has surprised him most about the place, including CEOs who are more comfortable with regulation than their lobbyists suggest.

The EU diplomat wooing and warning Silicon Valley

First came Denmark. Then the U.K. and, more recently, the EU. A growing list of governments are setting up de facto embassies in Silicon Valley, largely to develop closer relationships with tech companies. POLITICO’s Steven Overly and Brendan Bordelon break down the purpose of these outposts, what they’re really like on the inside, and what they signal about the political and commercial pull of the U.S.’s largest tech hub.

First came Denmark. Then the U.K. and, more recently, the EU. A growing list of governments are setting up de facto embassies in Silicon Valley, largely to develop closer relationships with tech companies. POLITICO’s Steven Overly and Brendan Bordelon break down the purpose of these outposts, what they’re really like on the inside, and what they signal about the political and commercial pull of the U.S.’s largest tech hub.

Inside the tech 'embassies' of Silicon Valley

Justine Bateman

On Friday, writers and studios are slated to hold the first talks they will have had in three months. Steven Overly talks with filmmaker Justine Bateman, who predicts expects artificial intelligence will be the harbinger of the end of movies and television as we know it.

On Friday, writers and studios are slated to hold the first talks they will have had in three months. Steven Overly talks with filmmaker Justine Bateman, who predicts expects artificial intelligence will be the harbinger of the end of movies and television as we know it.

Justine Bateman says the AI apocalypse is coming for Hollywood

Republican Todd Young is one of four senators charting the chamber’s path forward on artificial intelligence — a path he doesn’t expect will lead to sweeping AI legislation. In this episode, Steven Overly talks with Young about his vision for regulating this fast-moving technology and why the solution to concerns about bias, national security and even "doomsday scenarios" lies outside Congress.

Republican Todd Young is one of four senators charting the chamber’s path forward on artificial intelligence — a path he doesn’t expect will lead to sweeping AI legislation. In this episode, Steven Overly talks with Young about his vision for regulating this fast-moving technology and why the solution to concerns about bias, national security and even "doomsday scenarios" lies outside Congress.

One GOP senator's case against a big AI bill

Ronnie Chatterji — one of President Biden's key players on microchips — is leaving the White House this week, Politico exclusively reports. Chatterji joined the Commerce Department during the height of the supply chain crisis and quickly focused his attention on chips. Steven Overly talks with Chatterji about what’s left to do on chips, how well global competition is being managed, and what to watch for next.

Ronnie Chatterji — one of President Biden's key players on microchips — is leaving the White House this week, Politico exclusively reports. Chatterji joined the Commerce Department during the height of the supply chain crisis and quickly focused his attention on chips. Steven Overly talks with Chatterji about what’s left to do on chips, how well global competition is being managed, and what to watch for next.

Biden's microchip man says goodbye

Starting Wednesday, the POLITICO Tech podcast is your daily download on the disruption that technology is bringing to politics and policy. From AI and the metaverse to disinformation and microchips, we explore how today’s technology is shaping our world — and driving the policy decisions, global rivalries and industries that will matter tomorrow.

Starting Wednesday, the POLITICO Tech podcast is your daily download on the disruption that technology is bringing to politics and policy. From AI and the metaverse to disinformation and microchips, we explore how today’s technology is shaping our world — and driving the policy decisions, global rivalries and industries that will matter tomorrow.

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Campaigns are adjusting to life during a pandemic just like everyone else. POLITICO's Elena Schneider explains why that means a pivot to mail-in ballots — even for Republicans who have slammed remote voting in the past. Plus, Italy announces a plan for reopening. And Trump disputes reports of replacing HHS Secretary Alex Azar.Elena Schneider is a national political reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Campaigns are adjusting to life during a pandemic just like everyone else. POLITICO's Elena Schneider explains why that means a pivot to mail-in ballots — even for Republicans who have slammed remote voting in the past. Plus, Italy announces a plan for reopening. And Trump disputes reports of replacing HHS Secretary Alex Azar. <a href="https://twitter.com/ec_schneider?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elena Schneider</a> is a national political reporter for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Campaigning in the age of coronavirus

Some state are taking a cue from President Trump and pressing ahead with lifting coronavirus restrictions. Others are seeing anti-lockdown protests. POLITICO's Anita Kumar explains what's next in the fight over reopening. Plus, the first coronavirus death happened weeks earlier than previously believed. And Trump's immigration order falls short of his initial announcement.Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Trump allies have their fingerprints on lockdown protests.

Some state are taking a cue from President Trump and pressing ahead with lifting coronavirus restrictions. Others are seeing anti-lockdown protests. POLITICO's Anita Kumar explains what's next in the fight over reopening. Plus, the first coronavirus death happened weeks earlier than previously believed. And Trump's immigration order falls short of his initial announcement. <a href="https://twitter.com/anitakumar01?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anita Kumar</a> is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/trump-allies-help-organize-lockdown-protests-198426" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trump allies have their fingerprints on lockdown protests</a>.

Coronavirus: The fight over reopening the country

Matt Wuerker

"I have very little adult supervision." Matt Wuerker, POLITICO's Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, has a colorful career sketching Trump, Pelosi, and other characters. We go inside the wonderful world of Wuerker as he shares some of his best stories... including that one time he tried using a Rumsfeld cartoon to negotiate troop withdrawals. Also, be sure to check out the new video series Punchlines featuring Matt Wuerker's cartoons and register for a free virtual cartoon workshop POLITICO Live is hosting with Matt on April 29. Matt Wuerker is the political cartoonist for POLITICO.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

"I have very little adult supervision." Matt Wuerker, POLITICO's Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, has a colorful career sketching Trump, Pelosi, and other characters. We go inside the wonderful world of Wuerker as he shares some of his best stories... including that one time he tried using a Rumsfeld cartoon to negotiate troop withdrawals. Also, be sure to check out the new video series <a href="https://www.politico.com/video/2020/04/22/cartooning-through-coronavirus-with-matt-wuerker-072871" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Punchlines</a> featuring Matt Wuerker's cartoons and register for a free virtual <a href="https://www.politico.com/wuerkercartoons429live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cartoon workshop</a> POLITICO Live is hosting with Matt on April 29. <a href="https://twitter.com/wuerker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Wuerker</a> is the political cartoonist for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/annielrees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Rees</a> is a producer for POLITICO Audio.  <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

The cartoon life of Matt Wuerker

Jerome Adams

Surgeon General Jerome Adams was back at the podium for the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday after being sidelined earlier this week. POLITICO's Dan Diamond and Maya King look at why Adams was pushed away — and what his shifting role at the White House means for the conversation about racial disparities in the pandemic. Plus, Trump denies knowledge of a top vaccine expert's ouster. And the House is set to pass funding for small businesses.Maya King is a 2020 reporting fellow at POLITICO.Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Surgeon general gets pushed to sidelines, sparking questions.Black doctors blast 'woefully anemic' data on minority coronavirus cases.

Surgeon General Jerome Adams was back at the podium for the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday after being sidelined earlier this week. POLITICO's Dan Diamond and Maya King look at why Adams was pushed away — and what his shifting role at the White House means for the conversation about racial disparities in the pandemic. Plus, Trump denies knowledge of a top vaccine expert's ouster. And the House is set to pass funding for small businesses. <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maya King</a> is a 2020 reporting fellow at POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/ddiamond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Diamond</a> is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more:  <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/20/surgeon-general-coronavirus-197508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surgeon general gets pushed to sidelines, sparking questions.</a> <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/20/minority-cases-coronavirus-197203" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black doctors blast 'woefully anemic' data on minority coronavirus cases.</a>

Coronavirus: Why was Jerome Adams pushed to the sidelines?

Congress is on track to pass another round of relief for small businesses after cash for sorely-needed loans dried up last week. But POLITICO's Zach Warmbrodt says the lending program has been riddled with problems — and the next wave of funding could only last a couple days. Plus, Trump says he is suspending immigration into the US. And some states are beginning to reopen.Zach Warmbrodt is a financial services reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Banks warn that new small-business funding could evaporate in 2 days. 

Congress is on track to pass another round of relief for small businesses after cash for sorely-needed loans dried up last week. But POLITICO's Zach Warmbrodt says the lending program has been riddled with problems — and the next wave of funding could only last a couple days. Plus, Trump says he is suspending immigration into the US. And some states are beginning to reopen. <a href="https://twitter.com/Zachary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zach Warmbrodt</a> is a financial services reporter for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/20/bank-small-business-funding-coronavirus-197372" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banks warn that new small-business funding could evaporate in 2 days</a>.

Coronavirus: The fight over saving small businesses

Earlier this week, President Trump said he had total authority over states to tell them when to lift stay-at-home orders. Now, he's kicking more responsibility back to governors in his "Opening Up America Again" plan. POLITICO's Anita Kumar breaks down the delicate dance between the president and the states. Plus, China increases the official death toll in Wuhan by 50%. And the number of cases worldwide tops 2.1 million.Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Earlier this week, President Trump said he had total authority over states to tell them when to lift stay-at-home orders. Now, he's kicking more responsibility back to governors in his "Opening Up America Again" plan. POLITICO's Anita Kumar breaks down the delicate dance between the president and the states. Plus, China increases the official death toll in Wuhan by 50%. And the number of cases worldwide tops 2.1 million. <a href="https://twitter.com/anitakumar01?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anita Kumar</a> is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Coronavirus: A new dynamic between Trump and states

POLITICO's Dan Diamond traces today's coronavirus crisis back through three presidents — and explains what we can learn from past failures. Plus, Trump threatens to adjourn Congress to push through nominees. And New York requires face masks in public.Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Inside America’s 2-Decade Failure to Prepare for Coronavirus.

POLITICO's Dan Diamond traces today's coronavirus crisis back through three presidents — and explains what we can learn from past failures. Plus, Trump threatens to adjourn Congress to push through nominees. And New York requires face masks in public. <a href="https://twitter.com/ddiamond?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Diamond</a> is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. <a href="https://twitter.com/jersiegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Siegel</a> is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. <a href="https://twitter.com/irenenoguchi?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene Noguchi</a> is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/JennyAment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Ament</a> is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/04/11/america-two-decade-failure-prepare-coronavirus-179574" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside America’s 2-Decade Failure to Prepare for Coronavirus</a>.

Coronavirus: Inside America's two-decade failure to prepare

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