RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly

Episodes

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  AI Data Centers vs. Local Communities: Power Lines, Pollution & Project Risk | Live in Tysons, Virginia 27.10.2026 18m

  The AI Boom vs. the Neighborhood: Who Bears the Cost?America’s AI ambitions are colliding with local realities. From power lines and noise pollution to community resistance and investor risk, this discussion explores why building data centers is becoming about more than infrastructure. Recorded live at the Powering the AI Decade Data Center Forum in Virginia, experts examine how developers can earn public trust, navigate political uncertainty, and build the infrastructure AI needs without leaving communities behind.
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  Why America's Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Political Fight | Live in Tysons, Virginia 27.10.2026 35m

  AI on the Ballot: Is Data Center Backlash Becoming a Political Liability?As data centers multiply and electricity bills climb, America’s AI boom is facing a new challenge: public opinion. Recorded live at the Powering the AI Decade Data Center Forum in Virginia, lawmakers and policy experts unpack the growing political backlash, community resistance, Big Tech accountability, and the stakes for the US midterm elections. Can America win the AI race without losing public trust?
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  Who Pays for AI? Data Centers, Electricity Bills & the Fight Over Grid Costs | Live in Tysons, VA 27.10.2026 34m

  Who Pays for the AI Boom? The Battle Over America’s Electricity BillsAI data centers are consuming more power—but should households pay the price? Recorded live at the Powering the AI Decade Data Center Forum in Virginia, this discussion unpacks the high-stakes battle over electricity costs, grid investments, regulatory accountability, and consumer protection. As America races to power its AI future, one question looms large: who pays, who profits, and who carries the risk?
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  Silicon, Substations & Small-Town Resistance | Live in Tysons, VA 27.10.2026 41m

  Permission to Build: Who Controls America’s AI Infrastructure?Who gets to decide where AI data centers go—and who foots the bill? Recorded live at the Powering the AI Decade Data Center Forum in Virginia, lawmakers debate community consent, rising electricity costs, environmental accountability, and America’s AI ambitions. A timely conversation about the politics, power, and public interest shaping the infrastructure race.
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  The AI Boom Needs More Power: Data Centers, Grid & America's Energy Challenge | Live at Tysons, VA 26.10.2026 28m

  AI’s future depends on more than computing power. From grid constraints and community resistance to energy innovation and policy reform, industry and policy leaders explore the infrastructure challenge shaping America’s AI ambitions. Recorded live at the Powering the AI Decade Data Center Forum in Tysons, Virginia, this conversation examines what it will take to power the next era of AI.
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  Federal AI Regulation in America: State vs. Federal Power, Deepfakes, and National Security 30.09.2026 1h 21m

  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.
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  Ohio — The State Where Every AI Election Issue Collides 30.09.2026 39m

  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 starts01:17 Why a conversation on Ohio matters10:04 Rep. Greg Landsman joins10:44 Ohio's tax breaks13:04 The White House ratepayer pledge vs. Landsman's legislation13:55 Manufacturing jobs and the automation threat18:45 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 elections29:50 Landsman's pitch for a federal AI regulatory body32:07 The one question every Ohio voter should ask34:16 Bennett and Sanjay debrief the conversationThis 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 #RegulatingAIAI 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.
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  Colorado 2026: AI, Data Centers, and the Race for Governor 30.09.2026 49m

  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: Intro01:39 - 03:57 Colorado AI Landscape04:36 - 06:56 Tech Infrastructure Funding07:13 - 09:37 Data Tariff Conflicts09:45 - 10:56 Local Job Growth10:56 - 11:46 Long-Term Employment Risks12:47 - 15:07 Policy Leadership Role15:08 - 19:14 Workforce Education Prep19:15 - 22:45 Education System Responsibility22:58 - 26:35 State AI Regulation27:09 - 29:01 Federal Versus State29:15 - 32:17 Mitigating AI Harms32:40 - 35:36 Inaction by Federalists35:58 - 38:48 Election Disclosure Laws38:52 - 40:57 Political Disinformation Rules41:30 - 42:15 Voter AI Awareness42:16 - 46:02 Key Candidate Questions46:03 - 47:47 Future Legislative Priorities#aiontheballot #elections #colorado #politics #aieconomy
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  The 4 AI Fights on Your Ballot: Energy, Regulation, Jobs & Deepfakes 30.09.2026 51m

  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
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  AI Is Taking Over Our Communities — Who Gets a Say? | Vilas Dhar - Live at UNGA 2026, NYC 30.09.2026 23m

  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.
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  Why Is AI On The Ballot? 30.09.2026 37m

  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 billThe jobs debate — is AI creating or destroying them?The federal vs. state AI regulation fightDeepfakes, disinformation, and the 2026 electionWhat question every voter should ask their candidate on AIAI 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
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  AI Governance Is Breaking: Who Controls AI Agents, Data & Creative Rights? | Alice Xiang, SONY 30.09.2026 40m

  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.
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  India’s AI Future Depends on Data: AI Literacy, Policy & Digital Transformation | Avik Sarkar 28.09.2026 11m

  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.
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  AI Is Changing Education: What Should Universities Teach Students Now? | Dr. Prakash Sheelvanthmath 28.09.2026 21m

  How should universities prepare students for an AI-driven future?In this episode, we speak with Dr. Prakash Sheelvanthmath, Pro Vice Chancellor at Dayananda Sagar University, about how AI is transforming higher education, employability, curriculum design, and the future of work.The conversation explores experiential learning, AI infrastructure, sovereign AI for India, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and how universities can prepare students for jobs that may not even exist today.
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  AI Governance: Why Human Oversight & Accountability Matter | Chandni Nanda, UnitedHealth Group 28.09.2026 7m

  How do we balance AI’s efficiency with human judgment, empathy, and accountability?Recorded live at the Universal AI Awards in New Delhi, Sanjay Puri speaks with Chandni Nanda, Associate Director – Lead AI/ML at UnitedHealth Group, about responsible AI, AI governance, human oversight, accountability, security, and deploying AI at scale.The conversation explores why trustworthy AI requires more than algorithms — and why continuous testing, clear governance, human oversight, and shared accountability must be built into the entire AI lifecycle.
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  How AI Can Transform Education in India Through 22 Indian Languages | Dr. Chandrashekhar Buddha 28.09.2026 13m

  Can AI break India’s language barrier and make quality education accessible to millions?Recorded live at the Universal AI Awards in New Delhi, Sanjay Puri speaks with Dr. Chandrashekhar Buddha about multilingual AI, education, digital inclusion, and the future of learning.The conversation explores AI-powered translation across Indian languages, speech technologies, digital twins, immersive education, and how emerging technology could connect students and communities to knowledge and opportunities around the world.
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  AI Governance: Who Is Accountable When AI Causes Harm? | Saakshar Duggal | Universal AI Awards 28.09.2026 6m

  Who should be accountable when an AI system causes real-world harm?Recorded live at the Universal AI Awards launch in New Delhi, Sanjay Puri speaks with Saakshar Duggal about AI governance, accountability, compliance, responsible innovation, and the future of work.The conversation explores why AI governance must go beyond checklists, how shared accountability can work across organizations, and why the future of AI should focus on complementing human capabilities rather than replacing them.
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  Can AI Fix Education? The Future of Personalized Learning & Critical Thinking | Raul John Aju 28.09.2026 15m

  What happens when AI meets the education system?Recorded live at the Universal AI Awards in New Delhi, Sanjay Puri speaks with Raul, the “AI Kid of India,” about personalized learning, AI literacy, critical thinking, and the future of education.They explore whether AI can make learning more engaging and tailored to individual students without creating information bubbles or weakening the human skills that matter most.
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  Michelle Gyles-McDonnough on AI Governance, Sovereignty & the Global AI Divide | UNITAR 10.09.2026 43m

  What does it take for every country to have a real voice in the future of AI?Sanjay Puri speaks with Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, about the global AI divide and what it takes for countries to build the skills, infrastructure, institutions, and agency to shape their own AI futures.They explore AI governance, AI sovereignty, capacity building, AI for Good, sustainability, and the future of global AI policy.
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  How Latin America Built Its Own AI Model for $550K | Rodrigo Duran Rojas, LatamGPT 09.09.2026 45m

  How do you build sovereign AI without the compute and budgets of the world’s biggest AI labs?Sanjay Puri speaks with Rodrigo Duran Rojas, Executive Director of Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (SENIA), about LatamGPT—an open large language model built by 60+ institutions across 15 countries with a compute budget of roughly $550,000.They explore AI sovereignty, regional data, continuous pre-training, indigenous languages, compute constraints, enterprise AI adoption, and what it really takes to build AI capability from the ground up.