Age of AI

Medlir Mema, Chris Lamont, and Young Diogenes. Art by Aubrie Mema.
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Age of AI

A podcast on the impact of emerging technologies in transforming politics, law, and society. Hosted by Medlir Mema, Chris Lamont, and Young Diogenes in association with the Global Governance Institute in Brussels.Website:  http://www.ageofaipodcast.com/X.com: @MedlirM and @ck_lamont.#IR #AI #International Relations #Artificial Intelligence #Law #Podcast

  1. 12H AGO

    S10E8: Is a Global AGI Agency Possible?

    As Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) moves closer to reality, the world faces a crucial question: Who—if anyone—should govern it? In this episode of Age of AI, host Medlir Mema sits down with governance expert Justin Bullock to explore the challenges of regulating AGI at a global scale. Could a Global AGI Agency provide the oversight we need, or is international cooperation on AI doomed to fail? From the risks of unchecked AGI development to the hurdles of enforcing global AI policy, this...

    41 min

  2. APR 6

    S10E7: AI, Power, and Politics: Can Global Governance Keep Up

    In this episode of Age of AI, host Medlir Mema sits down with Caryn Lusinchi—AI auditor, policy advisor, and former AI leader at Meta and Google—to explore the tensions between innovation and regulation. Can international AI governance truly work, or are we heading toward fragmented, sovereign AI ecosystems? Join us as we discuss the EU AI Act, the Paris AI Action Summit, the rise of national AI programs, and the future of AI regulation in an era of accelerating change. Links: https://www.g...

    29 min

  3. MAR 23

    S10E6: AI for Democracy: Can Algorithms Save Civic Engagement

    In this episode, David Mas, Chief AI Officer at Make.org, and Medlir explore how AI can strengthen democratic participation and institutional transparency. They discuss the ambitious AI for Democracy Democratic Commons initiative, consider how AI can help counter the erosion of democratic legitimacy, and examine how democracies can respond to weaponization of AI by authoritarian regimes. Links: AI For Democracy Democratic CommonsAI & Democracy: Insights from Make.org’s Roundtable Discuss...

    37 min

  4. MAR 11

    S10E5: How Large Language Models are Revolutionizing Healthcare

    Medlir is joined by Dr. Nafiseh (Cati) Molaei, a Postdoctoral Scholar specializing in Biomedical Data Science at Northwestern University to discuss how AI is reshaping the medical landscape. From diagnosing complex diseases to personalizing treatment plans, AI is driving innovations that were once thought impossible. Links: https://datascience.uchicago.edu/events/nafiseh-cati-mollaei-uchicago-aiscience-schmidt-fellows-speaker-series/https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/epdf/10.1377/hlthaff.2024....

    28 min

  5. FEB 26

    S10E4: The AI Risk Debate - Hype or Existential Threat?

    Today we dive into the evolving conversation on AI risk and governance. Our guests, Torben Swoboda and Risto Uuk, discuss the challenges of defining AI risk, the debate over acceptable thresholds, and common critiques of the existential risk perspective. We also examine the feasibility of global AI governance and historical parallels that may guide our path forward. Links: Examining Popular Arguments Against AI Existential Risk: A Philosophical AnalysisPause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Lett...

    55 min

  6. FEB 13

    S10E3: How to Make Sense of DeepSeek with Ritwik Gupta

    In this episode Ritwik Gupta of the Berkeley AI Research Lab returns to talk with Chris about what DeepSeek really means for the AI Industry, Trump’s recent Stargate AI initiative, US-China AI competition, policy responses to DeepSeek, and where we should be looking for the next big disruptive event in the world of AI. Links: https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.14425https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-hawley-act-threatens-ai-innovation #DeepSeek #Stargate #Policy Send us a text

    28 min

  7. JAN 26

    S10E2: AI and Environmental Sustainability in the Trump 2.0 era

    In this episode we’re joined by Jeremy Tamanini, founder of Dual Citizen LLC, to explore the intersection of AI and environmental sustainability during the Trump 2.0 era. From the environmental impacts of AI infrastructure, to innovative practices and emerging legislation, this conversation dives deep into how AI can be both a challenge and a tool for sustainability. Links: Jeremy Tamanini, Dual Citizen: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/person/jeremy-tamaniniAnatomy of an AI System: https...

    36 min

  8. JAN 12

    S10E1: AI, Code, and Leadership with Matt Van Itallie

    Medlir Mema engages in an insightful discussion with Matt Van Itallie, the CEO of Sema Software, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing software analytics and risk management in the age of artificial intelligence. Sema has transformed the field of software analytics and set new standards for monitoring and risk management in AI-driven development. Matt shares insights into the evolving responsibilities of CTOs, the creation of transformative tools like the GenAI Code Monitor and Genera...

    51 min
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    A podcast on the impact of emerging technologies in transforming politics, law, and society. Hosted by Medlir Mema, Chris Lamont, and Young Diogenes in association with the Global Governance Institute in Brussels.Website:  http://www.ageofaipodcast.com/X.com: @MedlirM and @ck_lamont.#IR #AI #International Relations #Artificial Intelligence #Law #Podcast

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      Medlir Mema, Chris Lamont, and Young Diogenes. Art by Aubrie Mema.
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      94
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      © 2025 Age of AI
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