Washington AI Network with Tammy Haddad

Washington AI Network
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Washington AI Network with Tammy Haddad

Washington AI Network (https://washingtonainetwork.com/) is a dynamic bipartisan forum to highlight the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in official Washington. We feature diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and civil society to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies as they pertain to public policy, venture capital, AI ethics, and funding for AI innovation. Join host Tammy Haddad to hear top AI experts and thought leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. Brought to you by Haddad Media.

  1. CFPB director Rohit Chopra underscores the ways AI accelerates consumer risks, warns of Big Tech’s footprint in financial services and data collection, and addresses speculation that the new Trump administration may dismantle CFPB

    2 DAYS AGO

    CFPB director Rohit Chopra underscores the ways AI accelerates consumer risks, warns of Big Tech’s footprint in financial services and data collection, and addresses speculation that the new Trump administration may dismantle CFPB

    Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a former FTC commissioner, joins host Tammy Haddad to discuss how to fortify consumer protections in the face of AI. He warns that Big Tech could move toward a “Chinese-style system of surveillance” in financial services if left unchecked, on the same day Mark Zuckerberg criticizes federal scrutiny of Meta. He also addresses the CFPB's future under the incoming Trump administration.

    31 min
  2. Europe’s AI Revolution and Climate Solutions in Artificial Intelligence: Thaima Samman, President of the European Network for Women in Leadership, and Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and Climate Lead at Hugging Face, at the No AI Without Women Conference

    12/27/2024

    Europe’s AI Revolution and Climate Solutions in Artificial Intelligence: Thaima Samman, President of the European Network for Women in Leadership, and Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and Climate Lead at Hugging Face, at the No AI Without Women Conference

    Join host Tammy Haddad at the Élysée Palace in Paris for a deep dive into Europe’s AI revolution and the push for climate-friendly tech—a preview of discussions to be held during February’s AI Action Summit. Thaima Samman, president of the European Network for Women in Leadership (WIL Europe) and a partner at SAMMAN Law and Corporate Affairs, explains how Europe’s cutting-edge AI rules could reshape global innovation and stresses the need for investment in fundamental research. Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and climate lead at Hugging Face and a 2024 Time100 Most Influential People in AI honoree, explores the environmental risks associated with AI, as well as the ways AI can be designed and utilized to advance climate action and foster long-term sustainability. This no-holds-barred conversation highlights female talent in artificial intelligence and uncovers why “smart, flexible” regulations and inclusive education are key to a future where AI benefits everyone—without breaking the planet.

    31 min
  3. Navigating Global AI Policy from Paris: UNESCO U.S. Ambassador Courtney O’Donnell and OECD U.S. Ambassador Sean Patrick Maloney on AI, Equity, and Global Collaboration

    12/23/2024

    Navigating Global AI Policy from Paris: UNESCO U.S. Ambassador Courtney O’Donnell and OECD U.S. Ambassador Sean Patrick Maloney on AI, Equity, and Global Collaboration

    Courtney O’Donnell, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), join Tammy Haddad from Paris to explore AI’s role in global collaboration and equity. O’Donnell discusses UNESCO’s efforts to leverage AI for education, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. Maloney highlights OECD’s leadership in setting global AI standards and addressing the technology’s energy and economic implications. Together, they delve into how the U.S. is ensuring AI benefits are inclusive, trustworthy, and aligned with democratic values.

    28 min
  4. André Loesekrug-Pietri, chairman and scientific director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), on the upcoming Paris AI Action Summit, driving Europe to harness innovation, and AI’s role in tackling global challenges

    12/18/2024

    André Loesekrug-Pietri, chairman and scientific director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), on the upcoming Paris AI Action Summit, driving Europe to harness innovation, and AI’s role in tackling global challenges

    André Loesekrug-Pietri, chairman and scientific director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), joins Tammy Haddad to discuss how AI is transforming science and addressing global challenges. Loesekrug-Pietri discusses his bold vision for a pan-European artificial intelligence research agenda and warns of the dangers of disengaging with China. He also unveils JEDI’s selection by the Paris AI Action Summit to launch a groundbreaking challenge on measuring carbon storage in agriculture—an initiative with far-reaching global implications. General Jean-Paul Paloméros, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and JEDI board member, gives a boots-on-the-ground and drones-in-the-air analysis of the critical role of artificial intelligence in military strategy and decision-making.

    42 min
  5. Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, on the upcoming AI Action Summit, women in AI, and global collaboration, and AI’s transformative effect on the workforce

    12/07/2024

    Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, on the upcoming AI Action Summit, women in AI, and global collaboration, and AI’s transformative effect on the workforce

    Host Tammy Haddad interviews Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence at STATION F in Paris. With the AI Action Summit approaching in February, Bouverot shares her vision for uniting 95 heads of state, tech leaders, researchers, and civil society to address AI’s transformative impact. She discusses AI’s role in combating climate change, reshaping the workforce, and advancing inclusivity—emphasizing that “there is no AI without women.” Bouverot also highlights the importance of grounding AI in scientific consensus and fostering global collaboration amidst competition.

    29 min
  6. Christopher Kirchhoff, co-founder of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and co-author of “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War”

    11/27/2024

    Christopher Kirchhoff, co-founder of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and co-author of “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War”

    Host Tammy Haddad interviews Christopher Kirchhoff, a former director of strategic planning at the National Security Council and a founder of the Pentagon’s first-of-its-kind Silicon Valley Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Kirchhoff, co-author of the highly-acclaimed book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War,” calls the current state of national defense an emergency, urges officials to experiment with new weapons platforms to stay competitive, and offers guidance on the incoming Trump administration's defense plans. He also shares his take on the latest frontier models, including Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, and Elon Musk’s new efforts to make government more efficient.

    44 min
  7. Srikar Varadaraj, founder and CEO of Eternis, on redefining digital identity in the age of AI

    11/15/2024

    Srikar Varadaraj, founder and CEO of Eternis, on redefining digital identity in the age of AI

    Host Tammy Haddad interviews Srikar Varadaraj, founder and CEO of Eternis, which is working to create trustworthy, secure, and authenticated digital identities as AI labs race towards AGI. Varadaraj, who previously co-founded Spectral for developing a fair credit-scoring mechanism, calls for a future where every human has a top-level AI agent to perform arbitrary tasks – all while protecting personal agency.

    32 min
  8. NVIDIA’s Rev Lebaredian on Building Robot Brains and the Promise of Physical Artificial Intelligence

    10/30/2024

    NVIDIA’s Rev Lebaredian on Building Robot Brains and the Promise of Physical Artificial Intelligence

    Host Tammy Haddad interviews Rev Lebaredian, vice president of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA, Lebaredian discusses NVIDIA’s role in building robot brains, how new AI technologies help robots understand what they are seeing, and the power of AI factories.

    36 min
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Washington AI Network (https://washingtonainetwork.com/) is a dynamic bipartisan forum to highlight the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in official Washington. We feature diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and civil society to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies as they pertain to public policy, venture capital, AI ethics, and funding for AI innovation. Join host Tammy Haddad to hear top AI experts and thought leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. Brought to you by Haddad Media.

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