TechTank
Brookings Institution
TechTank is a biweekly podcast from The Brookings Institution exploring the most consequential technology issues of our time. From artificial intelligence and racial bias in algorithms, to Big Tech, the future of work, and the digital divide, TechTank takes abstract ideas and makes them accessible. Moderators Dr. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with leading technology experts and policymakers to share new data, ideas, and policy solutions to address the challenges of our new digital world.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best TechTank episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to TechTank for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite TechTank episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
12/13/21 • 32 min
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11/01/21 • 32 min
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Deciphering the Metaverse
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05/30/22 • 32 min
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Did citizens' use of technology deliver justice for George Floyd and implicate bad policing?
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05/31/21 • 44 min
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05/03/21 • 47 min
The nation’s current antitrust laws have historical regulatory and enforcement precedents. Recent hearings targeting Big Tech companies are beginning to question whether the existing laws are adaptable to current corporate behaviors and provide sufficient policing of deceptive or anti competitive behaviors or practices. In this episode of TechTank, host Nicol Turner Lee discusses the Biden administration's potential approach to antitrust and competition policies, particularly those affecting Big Tech, with Brookings Fellows Bill Baer and Tom Wheeler, and MIT Professor Nancy Rose.
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10/28/20 • 47 min
The phrase “telecommuting” was first coined in the early 1970s by a NASA employee named Jack Nilles. Nilles claimed telecommuting could offset traffic congestion, promote resource conservation, and be a major convenience for those so engaged. In addition to the societal and environmental benefits, CEOs of major companies said it increased productivity and offered greater flexibility for workers, as workplaces across the country adopted it as an option.
But when COVID-19 hit, telework quickly went from an option to a necessity. Overnight, more than half of Americans went to work over Zoom. Months into the pandemic, we’re starting to see the consequences. But in the current environment, many major companies have announced that their employees will work remotely on a long term basis. Are we ready for this?
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09/08/21 • 28 min
As the AI economy grows, there is tremendous variation across local and regional economies in how
well-positioned cities are. Some metropolitan areas have tremendous assets and lots of AI-related
activity while others see little activity. Those variations raise interesting questions about which places
are doing well, why, and what other communities can do to boost technology innovation in their local
economies. To learn more, Darrell West is joined by Mark Muro and Sifan Liu, co-authors of a new paper
entitled “AI Cities: The Geography of the AI Economy.”
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04/22/24 • 33 min
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11/20/23 • 40 min
In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-host Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Stephen
Balkam, founder and CEO of FOSI, and Kara Sundby, Senior Director at KANTAR, to delve into
the findings of a new report focused on how teens and parents interact with generative AI.
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01/15/24 • 28 min
In this week's episode of the TechTank podcast, co-hosts Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West kick
off 2024 with an insightful conversation on the state of tech policy with returning guests, Matt
Perault, Director of the Center on Science & Technology Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Scott
Brennen, the Head of Online Expression Policy at the Center on Technology Policy at UNC-
Chapel Hill. Together, they discuss the intricacies of state policy within the dynamic and ever-
evolving tech landscape, exploring key challenges and potential solutions that shape the future of
technology governance.
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FAQ
How many episodes does TechTank have?
TechTank currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does TechTank cover?
The podcast is about News, Tech, Future, Policy, Podcasts, Technology, Politics and Race.
What is the most popular episode on TechTank?
The episode title 'Taylor Lorenz on Gen Z, Influencer Culture, and the Future of Social Media' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on TechTank?
The average episode length on TechTank is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of TechTank released?
Episodes of TechTank are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of TechTank?
The first episode of TechTank was released on Aug 4, 2020.
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