Cdt Tech Talks

January 28th is Data Privacy Day and hopefully you all have plans to mark the day. Data Privacy Day is held each year to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information - something everyone at CDT certainly believes in. Joining Brian to talk about this year's theme [“Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data, and Enabling Trust”] is Michael Kaiser, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. More on Data Privacy Day & NCA: http://bit.ly/dpdss0 More on Mike Kaiser: http://bit.ly/ssomk More info on our host, @ brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

When it comes to companies operating in the so-called “gig” economy, policy makers at all levels are likely to have a strong opinion. But regardless of one’s view, it’s hard to argue that many of these services are incredibly popular, both for those offering their services and for the users. We’ve already looked at this issue a bit through the lens of Section 230, as well as privacy policies, etc. But we have yet to look at this through the eyes of an actual entrepreneur. Joining Host Brian Wesolowski to talk about the gig economy is Brian Park: Washington DC Director of StartUp Grind, and an experienced entrepreneur (having already launched four startups, with his most recent being Real Time Cases). More on Brian Park: http://bit.ly/BrianParkcdt More info on our host, @ brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Is math biased? That seems like a silly question - in math there is right and wrong, so how could it possibly be biased. But humans use math and develop mathematical models and algorithms, and well, humans can certainly be biased. So, well, maybe math can in fact be biased. In her new book, Weapons of Math Destruction, Cathy O’Neil explores how big data is increasing inequality and threatening democracy - that is actually the subtitle for the book. More on Cathy: https://mathbabe.org/ More info on our host, @ brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Governments worldwide are grappling with ways to combat terrorism, and one channel they're exploring is engaging internet companies in blocking or removing online extremist content. Host Brian Wesolowski brings in CDT’s Director of Free Expression, Emma Llansó to discuss the dangers. Brian then sits down with the Data Quality Campaign’s President, Aimee Rogstad Guidera, to discuss their recommendations for the next presidential administration. How do we reduce risks and still realize the potential benefits of data to make decisions that support learning? More on the extremist content takedown collaboration: http://bit.ly/takedowncollab More on DQC's "Recommendations for the New Administration:” http://bit.ly/DQCnextprez More on Aimee: https://twitter.com/dqcaimee More on Emma: https://twitter.com/ellanso More info on our host, @ brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski brings on author Steven Koltai to discuss his latest book, “Peace Through Entrepreneurship.” Steven explains why he believes entrepreneurship should be elevated as a foreign policy tool, arguing that it is a uniquely American export that can help address the underlying issues of many conflicts today - the lack of jobs. "Peace Through Entrepreneurship:” http://bit.ly/KoltaiPeace More on Steven: https://twitter.com/skoltai More info on our host, @brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with CDT's VP of Policy, Chris Calabrese, to overview the landscape for tech policy with the new Trump administration, based on what we know now. Chris highlights what CDT's transition priorities and perspectives are. Secondly, Brian brings on Natasha Duarte, a Privacy & Data fellow, to discuss what the recent broadband privacy win in the FCC means – both now, and with several looming obstacles ahead. More on the FCC Broadband Privacy rules: http://bit.ly/fccbroadrules More info on Chris: http://bit.ly/ChrisCal More info on Natasha: http://bit.ly/cdtnatasha More info on our host, @brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski chats with Gabriel Barcia-Colombo, a mixed media artist who is exploring how your digital footprint will influence the way people remember you once you die. Are you ready for social media to curate your memorial service? Then he brings in CDT’s privacy guru, Michelle De Mooy, to talk about what the recent massive DDoS attack means for the internet of things, and why this is something industry, government, and general internet users need to be thinking about. More info on Gabe BC's Hereafter Life: http://www.gabebc.com/Hereafter-Life More info on the recent DDoS attack: https://cdt.org/blog/iotfail/ More info on our host, @brianwez: bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski brings in Sarah Granger, a nationally recognized expert on online culture and social technology, to discuss how digital media is shaping our lives in real time – everything from how we raise children, communicate in love & partnerships, support causes, or establish friendships & trust. Then we chat with CDT's Matthew Shears, all the way from Costa Rica, to highlight ICANN's official transition on Oct. 1. Matthew dispels some of the headlines that circulated in the run-up and outlines the future for us. More info on "The Digital Mystique": http://bit.ly/sgrangertdm More on the ICANN transition here: http://bit.ly/IANAtrans More info on our host, Brian: http://bit.ly/cdtbrian Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with an extended episode of #cdttechtalk, to review our history – and the future of our space. More info on Jerry: http://bit.ly/JerryBerman Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

The US Presidential election is less than two months away, and you’ve undoubtedly heard questions about cybersecurity in the lead up to the election (DNC, RNC hacks, etc.). Our resident voting and election cybersecurity expert covers all the issues that could come up this November, and what we should expect. Brian also chatted with journalist Kate Klonick about her recent article with Slate on what really governs online speech (hint – not the 1st Amendment). She breaks it down for us. Additional info from Joe on online voting cybersecurity: *CNN – http://bit.ly/JoePutinVoting *NPR – http://bit.ly/JoeProtectVote Kate is a Resident Fellow at the Information Society Project at Yale and a PhD candidate at Yale Law. Her recent article can be found here: http://bit.ly/KKonlinespeech. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), joins host Brian Wesolowski to talk about the resources and program they've put together on Good Digital Parenting. ALSO – we talk a lot about the the important tech policy work CDT does on this podcast, but we don't often talk about how that work is funded. Yes, we are a nonprofit organization that doesn’t sell widgets or direct services. Abbie Goliber, CDT's Director of Development, pulls back the curtain on how we're able to do the kind of work we're known for. Additional info about Stephen Balkam: http://bit.ly/2cl4pIW ... and the Family Online Safety Institute's Digital Parenting tools: https://www.fosi.org/gdppresentation @StephenBalkam || @FOSI Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

The US government wants to know the identifiers for your social media accounts –including your Twitter handle, the name you use on your Facebook account, and perhaps even your OkCupid profile – if you're a visa waiver holder at the border. Michelle & Rita break down the clear privacy and free speech implications. ALSO – Forty percent of US homeless youth identify as LGBT, and for them technology is often essential to survival, critical to overcoming the unique obstacles they face. Chris Wood, co-founder and Executive Director of the LGBT Technology Partnership & Institute, goes into detail about what he's doing to help. Additional info about Chris Wood & the LGBT Technology Partnership and Institute: lgbttech.org @LGBTtech More info about the DHS proposal re: social media @ the border: http://bit.ly/SayNoSMCustoms http://bit.ly/DHSsmCmt Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Greg Nojeim & Jadzia Butler to discuss the one the next key steps in US government surveillance – Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The two go in-depth with Brian about what #S702 means, and why it should be reformed. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down first with Gautam Hans and Ali Lange to talk about new joint research from CDT and Berkeley that addresses algorithmic fairness, specifically what people think is fair in terms of the automated decisions made about them. Then he jumps to Michelle De Mooy to discuss a new joint report from CDT and Fitbit that looks at how health wearable companies can embed privacy and ethics into their research and development process. BERKLEY RESEARCH: http://bit.ly/cdtberk. FITBIT REPORT: http://bit.ly/fitbitcdt. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with CDT staff technologist Greg Norcie to talk about a new tool we've created: a security quiz to see how much you know about staying safe online, *especially* when you travel. He covers the key lessons to take away from the quiz. Of note – a particularly incredible story about fake ATMs, casinos, and In-N-Out Burger. You've got hear this yourself. SECURITY QUIZ: https://cdt.typeform.com/to/dc1fs6 Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Chris Calabrese, our Vice President of Policy, to go behind the scenes of the House's unanimous 419-0 vote to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and what unique challenges lie ahead for the incredibly important next step – the vote in the Senate. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Matthew Shears as he passes through Washington, discussing the latest steps forward for the IANA transition (and potential "nuclear" obstacles). He then brings on Ali Lange & Gautam Hans to discuss their work together on our Tech Policy for Startups tool kit, and how it can help young companies guide their way forward when thinking about the myriad of issues that small shops often aren't equipped or ready for. SHAMELESS PLUG: Gautam's own potential startup? @HabeasCustard, his ice cream making blog! Delicious – find out more on Twitter and here: https://habeascustard.com/. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down inside D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theater with Director Shana Cooper and Dramaturg Kirsten Bowen to discuss their production of THE NETHER. Described as "a haunting and highly original modern crime drama that hacks into urgent questions about desire, technology, and morality," Brian & Emma Llansó –– CDT's Director of our Free Expression Project –– delve into all aspects of the show (and it's creation), exploring the overlapping areas of tech law, policy and norms. FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS: Reach out to press@cdt.org or message us on Twitter at @CenDemTech and we'd be happy to share a special discount code for tickets. MORE INFO: http://www.woollymammoth.net/nether/ Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski talks with Lisa Hayes and Jadzia Butler to discuss CDT's amicus brief in the pending Apple vs. FBI case. With all the buzz continuing to swirl around this issue and the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, these three discuss why it was imperative we join the fight, what our brief entails, and what impact we hope to have. PLUS – Brian collects CDTer's who will be joining us in the fun down in Austin this year for SXSW Interactive 2016. See what all the excitement's about! Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Washington Post dance critic & author of "The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life" – Sarah Kaufman. They chat about the journey Sarah takes her readers through, looking to ultimately answer the question: "Can grace survive in the digital age?" #theartofgrace Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.