RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly

Sanjay Puri

Welcome to the RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly podcast with host and AI regulation expert Sanjay Puri. Sanjay is a pivotal leader at the intersection of technology, policy and entrepreneurship and explores the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence governance on this podcast. You can expect thought-provoking conversations with global leaders as they tackle the challenge of regulating AI without stifling innovation. With diverse perspectives from industry giants, government officials and civil liberty proponents, each episode explores key questions and actionable steps for creating a balanced AI-driven world. Don't miss this essential guide to the future of AI governance, with a fresh episode available every week!

  1. 5d ago

    Federal AI Regulation in America: State vs. Federal Power, Deepfakes, and National Security

    In Episode 5 of AI on the Ballot, Congressman Ted Lieu, Professor Aziz Huq, and Ben Winters tackle the urgent question: who really governs AI in America? With Congress yet to pass a comprehensive federal AI law, states like Colorado and New York have stepped in — only to face federal pushback. This episode explores the battle between state and federal AI regulation, the risks of deepfakes and AI fraud, and the national security stakes in the U.S.–China tech race. From consumer protection to catastrophic risk, from data centers to civil rights, our guests reveal how AI touches every aspect of democracy and daily life. Learn why “patchwork laws” may be more myth than reality, how industry lobbyists shape the debate, and what voters should demand from their representatives. Essential viewing for policymakers, technologists, and engaged citizens tracking the future of AI governance, innovation, and democracy in the United States.

    Federal AI Regulation in America: State vs. Federal Power, Deepfakes, and National Security

  2. 5d ago

    Ohio — The State Where Every AI Election Issue Collides

    Ohio might be the most important state in America for understanding how AI is reshaping politics — and Congressman Greg Landsman doesn't hold back on why. In Episode 4 of AI on the Ballot, hosts Bennett Iorio and Sanjay Puri go deep on Ohio — a state where data centers, electricity costs, manufacturing job losses, and a total absence of AI regulation are all colliding in the same election cycle. They're joined by Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, for a wide-ranging conversation on what accountability for Big Tech should actually look like. In this episode: 00:00 Episode starts 01:17 Why a conversation on Ohio matters 10:04 Rep. Greg Landsman joins 10:44 Ohio's tax breaks 13:04 The White House ratepayer pledge vs. Landsman's legislation 13:55 Manufacturing jobs and the automation threat 18:45 Does AI really create more jobs than it destroys? 24:24 Should Ohio regulate AI on its own? 26:12 AI, deepfakes, and disclosure in Ohio elections 29:50 Landsman's pitch for a federal AI regulatory body 32:07 The one question every Ohio voter should ask 34:16 Bennett and Sanjay debrief the conversation This is AI on the Ballot, a weekly series exploring the 2026 US midterms through the lens of AI policy — state by state, race by race. New episodes every week. Watch the full series on the RegulatingAI YouTube channel and listen on all major podcast platforms. #AIOnTheBallot #Ohio #GregLandsman #GreatAmericanAIAct #DataCenters #AIPolicy #Midterms2026 #RegulatingAI AI on the Ballot is a non-partisan program of Regulating AI, a 501(c)(3) organization. Appearances do not constitute an endorsement. This program is produced in association with the GIE Foundation.

    Ohio — The State Where Every AI Election Issue Collides

  3. 5d ago

    Colorado 2026: AI, Data Centers, and the Race for Governor

    In Episode 3 of AI on the Ballot, we go inside the Colorado race. On the record. Non-partisan. With the candidates and voices shaping how Colorado answers the questions every state is now facing: Who pays for the AI economy? Who regulates it? And what happens to Colorado workers as the technology reshapes the economy? 00:00 - 01:39: Intro 01:39 - 03:57 Colorado AI Landscape 04:36 - 06:56 Tech Infrastructure Funding 07:13 - 09:37 Data Tariff Conflicts 09:45 - 10:56 Local Job Growth 10:56 - 11:46 Long-Term Employment Risks 12:47 - 15:07 Policy Leadership Role 15:08 - 19:14 Workforce Education Prep 19:15 - 22:45 Education System Responsibility 22:58 - 26:35 State AI Regulation 27:09 - 29:01 Federal Versus State 29:15 - 32:17 Mitigating AI Harms 32:40 - 35:36 Inaction by Federalists 35:58 - 38:48 Election Disclosure Laws 38:52 - 40:57 Political Disinformation Rules 41:30 - 42:15 Voter AI Awareness 42:16 - 46:02 Key Candidate Questions 46:03 - 47:47 Future Legislative Priorities #aiontheballot #elections #colorado #politics #aieconomy

    Colorado 2026: AI, Data Centers, and the Race for Governor

  4. 5d ago

    The 4 AI Fights on Your Ballot: Energy, Regulation, Jobs & Deepfakes

    Maine just banned data center construction statewide. More than 30 states have introduced 300+ data center bills in 2026. Washington and the states are at war over who gets to write the rules on AI. And underneath it all, AI is already shaping what voters read, believe, and decide heading into the midterms. In Episode 2 of AI on the Ballot, host Bennett Aiorio (founder of the GIE Foundation) and co-host Sanjay dig into the four fights driving AI onto the ballot: energy and data centers, state vs. federal regulation, jobs and worker displacement, and the information environment itself. Joining the conversation are two guests who cover the whole terrain: Eric Goldman — Associate Dean and Professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and one of America's leading authorities on Section 230. He makes the case for giving generative AI room to grow, why he's skeptical of state-by-state regulation, and what a "Section 230 for AI" might look like. Wendell Wallach — bioethicist, UN AI governance advisor, and author of A Dangerous Master, often called the "godfather of AI ethics." He unpacks the real costs of data centers, his skepticism toward the AGI-and-China race narrative, UBI, deepfakes in elections, and where AI's genuine upside lies. 🎧 Subscribe and follow so you don't miss an episode of AI on the Ballot. #AIontheBallot #AIRegulation #DataCenters #Section230 #AIPolicy #Deepfakes #AIEthics #Midterms2026

    The 4 AI Fights on Your Ballot: Energy, Regulation, Jobs & Deepfakes

  5. 5d ago

    AI Is Taking Over Our Communities — Who Gets a Say? | Vilas Dhar - Live at UNGA 2026, NYC

    Here’s a tighter Spotify version that keeps the strongest themes and avoids sounding too promotional: Who gets to decide what the future of AI looks like? Recorded live at the University Club during the UN General Assembly, Sanjay Puri speaks with Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and an AI Policy 100 honoree, about AI governance, safety, regulation and the growing tension between Big Tech, governments and communities. They explore the backlash against AI data centers, AI’s impact on energy and water, the future of work, AI sovereignty, the Global South, and why democratic institutions—not just technology companies—must have a say in shaping the AI future.

    AI Is Taking Over Our Communities — Who Gets a Say? | Vilas Dhar - Live at UNGA 2026, NYC

  6. 5d ago

    Why Is AI On The Ballot?

    Is AI really on the ballot in 2026? The answer is yes — and here's why it matters. Congress has passed zero federal AI laws. Meanwhile, AI is reshaping America's energy grids, threatening jobs, and flooding elections with deepfakes and disinformation. In this premiere episode of AI on the Ballot, we break down why artificial intelligence has become a front-line issue in the 2026 US midterm elections. We speak with Roy Austin Jr., Director of the AI Initiative at Harvard Law School and former VP of Civil Rights at Meta, and Miranda Nazzaro, Senior Technology Reporter at The Hill, about what voters actually need to know heading into November. In this episode: Why data centers are driving up your electricity bill The jobs debate — is AI creating or destroying them? The federal vs. state AI regulation fight Deepfakes, disinformation, and the 2026 election What question every voter should ask their candidate on AI AI on the Ballot is a weekly election series covering the 2026 US midterms through one lens — artificial intelligence. New episodes every Wednesday through November 3, 2026. A production of Regulating AI in association with GIE Foundation 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes covering Senate races, Governor races, AI policy experts, and candidates on the record. AI on the Ballot is a non-partisan program of Regulating AI, a 501(c)(3) organization. Views expressed by guests are their own. Appearances do not constitute an endorsement. #AIontheBallot #ArtificialIntelligence #2026Midterms #AIPolicy #Elections2026 #DataCenters #AIRegulation #Deepfakes #AIJobs #RegulatingAI

    Why Is AI On The Ballot?

  7. 5d ago

    AI Governance Is Breaking: Who Controls AI Agents, Data & Creative Rights? | Alice Xiang, SONY

    Who is responsible when AI makes decisions, creates content, or acts autonomously? In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Alice Xiang, Global Head of AI Governance and Vice President at Sony Corporation and a lead research scientist at Sony AI, about the future of AI governance and responsible AI. They discuss AI agents, autonomous AI, generative AI, AI regulation, AI ethics, copyright and creative rights, AI training data, creator compensation, attribution, AI transparency, content provenance, C2PA, algorithmic bias, explainable AI, and human oversight. A timely conversation on how businesses can govern increasingly autonomous AI systems while protecting creators, building trust, and ensuring accountability.

    AI Governance Is Breaking: Who Controls AI Agents, Data & Creative Rights? | Alice Xiang, SONY

  8. Sep 28

    India’s AI Future Depends on Data: AI Literacy, Policy & Digital Transformation | Avik Sarkar

    India wants to become a global AI leader—but what will it take to build an AI-ready society? Avik Sarkar explores AI literacy, data infrastructure, policy and governance, and how AI can drive impact across healthcare, agriculture, education and sustainable development.

    India’s AI Future Depends on Data: AI Literacy, Policy & Digital Transformation | Avik Sarkar
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Welcome to the RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly podcast with host and AI regulation expert Sanjay Puri. Sanjay is a pivotal leader at the intersection of technology, policy and entrepreneurship and explores the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence governance on this podcast. You can expect thought-provoking conversations with global leaders as they tackle the challenge of regulating AI without stifling innovation. With diverse perspectives from industry giants, government officials and civil liberty proponents, each episode explores key questions and actionable steps for creating a balanced AI-driven world. Don't miss this essential guide to the future of AI governance, with a fresh episode available every week!

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