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The AI race is accelerating—but who decides how much risk society should accept? In this Flashcast episode, Katie Allen and Sanjay Puri speak with Trooper Sanders, CEO of Benefits Data Trust, about AI safety, frontier AI risk, democratic oversight and the social impact of increasingly powerful AI systems. The conversation explores Dario Amodei’s call to “pace the frontier,” voluntary AI restraint, policy under uncertainty, and the challenge of balancing innovation with public safety. From jobs and education to social protections and U.S.-China competition, the episode asks a deeper question: should AI development be guided solely by companies and governments, or shaped through broader democratic oversight? Watch Now- youtu.be/L-KE23G7-HM #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #AIRisk #AIRegulation

AI safety is no longer just a lab debate—it is becoming a political and governance challenge. In this Flashcast episode, Katie Allen and Sanjay Puri explore catastrophic AI risk, the proposed Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, and a growing model of AI regulation shaped by companies, unions and customers. The conversation examines what capabilities should trigger stronger safeguards, from autonomous cyber operations and AI research acceleration to replication and dangerous behavior. It also explores AI safety and privacy standards for schools and how procurement could shape AI governance. As governments debate regulation, institutions may increasingly create their own rules, potentially filling gaps while creating fragmented protections. Watch Now- youtu.be/BcvB9gQGZB4 #Flashcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #AIRegulation

The AI safety debate has moved from Silicon Valley to Washington, raising a critical question: can anyone slow frontier AI down alone? In this Flashcast episode, Katie Allen and Sanjay Puri speak with Koustubh Bagchi about federal AI standards, frontier AI governance, competition, innovation and national security. The conversation explores voluntary restraint, mandatory safety measures, federal preemption of state AI laws, and the challenge of defining frontier AI as capabilities evolve. They also examine real-world AI harms across employment, lending, housing, education and discrimination—and whether regulation could unintentionally strengthen Big Tech. As U.S.-China competition intensifies, the future of AI safety may depend on coordinated rules, not voluntary restraint. Watch Now- youtu.be/ACI6Q_Dxnk4 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #AIRegulation #AIGovernance

UNGA81 is bringing together conversations that matter at the intersection of AI, policy, governance, and global leadership. 🌍🤖 As leaders, policymakers, and experts come together in New York, the focus is on exchanging ideas, perspectives, and insights on the evolving AI landscape. 💡🌐 Follow along for conversations from Knowledge Networks, RegulatingAI, AI Policy 100, and Club de Madrid at #UNGA81. #UNGA81 #AIGovernance #AIPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #RegulatingAI #KnowledgeNetworks #AILeadership

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AI companies don’t just need to understand the rules—they need to prove they’re following them. As the EU AI Act becomes enforceable, the European Commission has begun requesting evidence from AI companies on how they are meeting requirements around safety and transparency. The timing is significant, especially as AI safety testing continues to reveal unexpected model behaviour. What does AI Act enforcement actually look like in practice? Full breakdown on RegulatingAI on substack- regulatingai.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-ac… #regulatingai #aigovernance #euaiact #aicompany #aipolicy

AI policy isn’t just being shaped in boardrooms. It’s being shaped by millions of dollars flowing into politics, candidates, and influencers. The battle over AI regulation has created competing visions for America’s future with powerful interests spending heavily to make sure their side wins. And when an “AI is good for America” post appears on your feed, the bigger question is: who paid for it, and why? AI on the Ballot digs into who is shaping the AI debate and what it means for your vote. Follow AOB so you know what’s behind the message. #aiontheballot #artificialintelligence #uselections #ainews

AI infrastructure is consuming a resource communities cannot afford to lose: water. From Memphis to Uruguay, the expansion of data centers is raising difficult questions about water access, environmental impact, and who bears the cost of AI’s growth. Because behind every litre used to cool a server is a community that depends on that same resource. AI on the Ballot explores what the people seeking to govern are choosing and what those choices could mean for your future. Follow AOB to make sure your vote works for your future. #aiontheballot #uselections #artificialintelligence #aigovernance #ainews

AI policy needs more than opinions. It needs a way to measure influence and impact. The AI Policy 100 puts that into practice with a clear, five-part framework. It scores policy leaders across Public Engagement, Cross-Jurisdiction Reach, Current Activity, Rule-Making Influence, and Scope of Impact. From lawmakers and regulators to researchers, the ranking highlights the people actively contributing to the AI policy conversation. 📍 This September | UNGA81, New York Meet the AI Policy 100 experts at UNGA81, New York. #AIPolicy100 #UNGA81 #AIPolicy #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #ResponsibleAI #TechPolicy

Michigan Can't Afford to Wait on AI! What does Michigan owe its workforce when it comes to AI policy? @MikeBishopMI , Former U.S. Representative for Michigan-8, argues the state has been too slow to adopt public policy that keeps its economy on the front edge of technology — and that treating AI regulation as something that "can just pass by" is a costly mistake. A candid look at why Bishop says local and state leaders need to unite around one clear vision, because time is of the essence. Watch Now- youtu.be/0aGf2U0xpeg #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #airegulation

Data Centers Are Massive Energy Users — Who's Footing the Bill? Who should actually be paying for the energy and cooling costs behind AI data centers? Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairman of Knowledge Networks, presses Mike Bishop, Former U.S. Representative for Michigan-8, on the growing concern that everyday ratepayers could get stuck covering massive infrastructure costs. A candid look at why Bishop says transparency on who's paying is non-negotiable — and why a moratorium isn't off the table if Michigan can't get answers first. Watch Now- youtu.be/0aGf2U0xpeg #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #datacenter

100 leaders. One rulebook. One room. The AI Policy 100 arrives at the United Nations. On September 24, we join @ClubdeMadrid at UNGA81 in New York City for a plaque ceremony and panel discussion honoring the people shaping how the world governs AI. Join us as we celebrate the leaders driving the rules that will define the next decade. 📅 Sept 24, 2026 📍 New York City, UN General Assembly #AIPolicy100 #AIGovernance #UNGA81 #ClubDeMadrid #ResponsibleAI #RegulatingAI

AI Can Handle the Paperwork. It Can't Give You a Hug. Where should AI actually help in healthcare — and where should it stop? Speaking as a cancer survivor, this candidate sees real promise in AI easing the documentation burden on practitioners, especially in elder care facing staff shortages. But she draws a clear line: the technology can support the system, but it can never replace human connection. Watch Full Episode- youtu.be/zePD4Ugl0q0 #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #healthcareai

When AI Makes the Call, Who's Accountable? Should an algorithm get the final say in your healthcare or in the courtroom? This candidate argues AI is already making high-stakes decisions — approving care, shaping judicial outcomes — without enough human oversight built in. A candid look at why she's pushing for real guardrails and a human fail-safe before AI goes further into these systems. Watch Full Episode- youtu.be/zePD4Ugl0q0 #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #airegulation

Data Center Jobs: The Promise vs. The Reality How many real jobs does a data center actually bring to a community? This candidate says the employment numbers used to sell these projects don't hold up — most of the jobs are temporary construction work, and once the facility is up and running, the permanent headcount left behind is minimal. A candid look at why she says communities need to weigh that trade-off before saying yes. Watch Full Episode- youtu.be/zePD4Ugl0q0 #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #datacenter

Data Center Jobs: The Promise vs. The Reality How many real jobs does a data center actually bring to a community? This candidate says the employment numbers used to sell these projects don't hold up — most of the jobs are temporary construction work, and once the facility is up and running, the permanent headcount left behind is minimal. A candid look at why she says communities need to weigh that trade-off before saying yes. Watch full episode- youtu.be/0aGf2U0xpeg?si… #aiontheballot #usmidtermelections #uspolitics #artificialintelligence #datacenter

AI is reshaping political participation—but what happens when those shifts intersect with gender and online political violence? Join @ClubdeMadrid and Regulating AI for a timely conversation on AI, Gender and Online Political Violence, bringing together perspectives from technology, politics, policy and global leadership. 🎙️ Featuring: • @spuri — Founder & President, Regulating AI | Moderator * @HaniyehMahmoudi — Manager, AI & Data, Accenture * @marikiviniemi — Former Prime Minister of Finland * @AKimCampbell — Former Prime Minister of Canada * @obyezeks — Former Minister of Education, Nigeria 📅 4 September 2026 ⏰ 4:00–5:10 PM CET A conversation on how AI-enabled platforms can shape political discourse, amplify gendered abuse, and influence who gets to participate safely in public life. #AI #Gender #OnlineViolence #PoliticalViolence #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #ClubDeMadrid #RegulatingAI

Japan is asking AI companies to disclose what data trained their models and how that data was collected. Sounds like accountability. But there’s a catch: the framework is voluntary, with no fines or direct penalties for non-compliance. That raises a bigger question: can transparency alone make AI companies accountable? Japan is betting that public pressure can drive responsible behaviour. But without enforcement, disclosure may not be enough. Full breakdown on RegulatingAI on substack- regulatingai.substack.com/p/japans-ai-tr… #regulatingai #substack #aigovernance #japan #artificialintelligence