Best Ctrl Alt Law Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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This One Weird Trick to Save the Open Internet 1:04:28

2h ago1:04:28

1:04:28

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by guest host Alex Feerst, former General Counsel and head of trust & safety at Medium, and co-founder of the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership. Together they cover: Was There A Trojan Horse Hidden In Section 230 All Along That C…

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The Bell Tolls for TikTok 54:53

6d ago54:53

54:53

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: How to Fix the Online Child Exploitation Reporting System (Stanford Internet Observatory) TikTok faces EU Commission’s second probe, potential suspension of reward program (Euronews) Meta Expands Its Mixed Reality Beyond the …

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The Difficulty of Being a Teen Online 52:40

13d ago52:40

52:40

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: Schools Were Just Supposed To Block Porn. Instead They Sabotaged Homework and Censored Suicide Prevention Sites (The Markup) New Tools to Help Protect Against Sextortion and Intimate Image Abuse (Meta) Scammers are targeting …

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Mozilla’s IRL podcast is a Shorty Awards finalist - we need your help to win! 0:46

13d ago0:46

0:46

We’re excited to share that Mozilla's IRL podcast is a Shorty Awards finalist in the Science and Technology Podcast category! If you enjoy IRL you can show your support by voting for us. The Shorty Awards recognizes great content by brands, agencies and nonprofits. It’s really an honor to be able to feature the voices and stories of the folks who a…

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Watch Out, AI is Getting More Persuasive 41:05

21d ago41:05

41:05

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by guest host Alice Hunsberger, VP of Trust and Safety and Content Moderation at Partnerhero and former Global Head of Customer Experience at Grindr. Together they cover: Measuring the Persuasiveness of Language Models (Anthropic) …

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Are Platforms Ready for Elections? 57:33

28d ago57:33

57:33

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation, and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: Elon Musk's X appoints new safety chiefs as it seeks to rebuild ads business (Fortune) X’s ‘complimentary’ Premium push gives people blue checks they didn’t ask for (The Verge) Mozilla Research: Platforms’ Election Intervent…

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The Most Moderated Word on Meta 54:52

1M ago54:52

54:52

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation, and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: Users shocked to find Instagram limits political content by default (ArsTechnica) Oversight Board Publishes Policy Advisory Opinion on Referring to Designated Dangerous Individuals as “Shaheed” (Oversight Board) It’s not a g…

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Murthy, Reddit, and the Speech Deciders 58:41

1M ago58:41

58:41

In this week's online speech, content moderation and internet regulation round-up, Mike and Ben cover: Supreme Court Seems Skeptical Of The Claims That The Federal Government Coerced Social Media To Moderate (Techdirt) Reddit’s I.P.O. Is a Content Moderation Success Story (New York Times) Elon Musk's X Is Suspending Accounts That Reveal a Neo-Nazi …

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The Global Internet - Or Is It? 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

In this week's round-up of news about online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover: The US TikTok ban and what it could mean for the future of the internet (Techdirt) The EU prepares to regulate Chinese marketplaces (Reuters) Telegram's CEO gives a rare interview - and what that says about online speech (Financial T…

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Introducing Ctrl-Alt-Speech 3:53

2M ago3:53

3:53

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Speech, a brand new a weekly news podcast co-created by Techdirt’s Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation’s Ben Whitelaw. Each episode will be looking at the latest news in online speech, covering issues regarding trust & safety, content moderation, regulation, court rulings, new services & technology, and more. Subscribe now…

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The Art of AI 24:08

5M ago24:08

24:08

From Hollywood to Hip Hop, artists are negotiating new boundaries of consent for use of AI in the creative industries. Bridget Todd speaks to artists who are pushing the boundaries. It’s not the first time artists have been squeezed, but generative AI presents new dilemmas. In this episode: a member of the AI working group of the Hollywood writers …

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Lend Me Your Voice 22:35

5M ago22:35

22:35

Big tech’s power over language, means power over people. Bridget Todd talks to AI community leaders paving the way for open voice tech in their own languages and dialects. In this episode: AI builders and researchers in the US, Kenya and New Zealand who say the languages computers learn to recognize today will be the ones that survive tomorrow — as…

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Crash Test Dummies 22:27

6M ago22:27

22:27

Why does it so often feel like we’re part of a mass AI experiment? What is the responsible way to test new technologies? Bridget Todd explores what it means to live with unproven AI systems that impact millions of people as they roll out across public life. In this episode: a visit to San Francisco, a major hub for automated vehicle testing; an exp…

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The Humans in the Machine 21:41

6M ago21:41

21:41

They’re the essential workers of AI — yet mostly invisible and exploited. Does it have to be this way? Bridget Todd talks to data workers and entrepreneurs pushing for change. Millions of people work on data used to train AI behind the scenes. Often, they are underpaid and even traumatized by what they see. In this episode: a company charting a dif…

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With AIs Wide Open 22:01

7M ago22:01

22:01

Are today’s large language models too hot to handle? Bridget Todd digs into the risks and rewards of open sourcing the tech that makes ChatGPT talk. In their competitive rush to release powerful LLMs to the world, tech companies are fueling a controversy about what should and shouldn’t be open in generative AI. In this episode, we meet open source …

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We’re Back! IRL Season 7: People Over Profit 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

This season, IRL host Bridget Todd meets people who are balancing the upsides of artificial intelligence with the downsides that are coming into view worldwide. Stay tuned for the first of five biweekly episodes on October 10! IRL is an original podcast from the non-profit Mozilla.By Bridget Todd

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The AI Medicine Cabinet 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

25:55

Life, death and data. AI’s capacity to support research on human health is well documented. But so are the harms of biased datasets and misdiagnoses. How can AI developers build healthier systems? We take a look at a new dataset for Black skin health, a Covid chatbot in Rwanda, AI diagnostics in rural India, and elusive privacy in mental health app…

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The Truth is Out There 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

21:54

Murky political groups are exploiting social media systems to spread disinformation. With important elections taking place around the world this year, who is pushing back? We meet grassroots groups in Africa and beyond who are using AI to tackle disinformation in languages and countries underserved by big tech companies. Justin Arenstein is the fou…

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AI from Above 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

22:00

An aerial picture can tell a thousand stories. But who gets to tell them? From above the clouds, our world is surveilled and datafied. Those who control the data, control the narratives. We explore the legacy of spatial apartheid in South Africa’s townships, and hear from people around the world who are reclaiming power over their own maps. Raesetj…

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When an Algorithm is Your Boss 20:23

2y ago20:23

20:23

Gig workers around the world report directly to algorithms in precarious jobs created by secretive corporations. We take you to the streets of Quito, Ecuador where delivery workers are protesting against artificial intelligence, and we hear solutions from people in several countries on how to audit the algorithms and reclaim rights. Eduardo Meneses…

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The Tech We Won’t Build 22:44

2y ago22:44

22:44

Where should tech builders draw the line on AI for military or surveillance? Just because it can be built, doesn’t mean it should be. At what point do we blow the whistle, call out the boss, and tell the world? Find out what it’s like to sound the alarm from inside a big tech company. Laura Nolan shares the story behind her decision to leave Google…

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Introducing IRL Season 6: AI in Real Life 1:19

2y ago1:19

1:19

AI is everywhere now. It’s part of healthcare, social media, maps, and even killer robots. But who has power over AI? And who is shifting that power? Join IRL’s new host, Bridget Todd, as she talks to technology builders and policy folks from around the world who are developing more trustworthy AI that puts people over profits. IRL is an original p…

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5 key things to know about Animal Law 9:29

2y ago9:29

9:29

Alice Di Concetto is the Founder and Consultant at Animal Law Europe, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations make longer strides regarding European law and policy and animal welfare. Alice is a French and US-educated lawyer with over ten years of academic and professional experience in animal law. Alice’s experience working with vario…

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5 key things to know about COP26 7:08

2y ago7:08

7:08

Helena Wright is the Policy Director at FAIRR, a global network of investors that promotes responsible investing with ESG risks in mind. As Policy Director, Helena focuses on policy solutions related to opportunities and threats surrounding intensive animal agriculture. She regularly engages with people from the government, regulators, major indust…

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5 Key Things to Know About Antimicrobial Resistance 8:39

2y ago8:39

8:39

Philippa Thornton is an ESG Analyst at FAIRR Initiative, a network of investors worldwide with a mission to implement strict ESG investing practices across the global supply chain. Philippa is responsible for creating ESG Analysis within FAIRR’s Sustainable Proteins team. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Hertford College, Oxford…

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5 Key Things to Know About Aquaculture 13:02

2y ago13:02

13:02

Lily Stuart is the Research & Engagement Manager of FAIRR Initiative’s Aquaculture and Biodiversity Department. FAIRR Initiative is one of the world’s leading organizations that aims to address ESG issues in the food industry, with a particular focus on animal welfare and plant alternatives. As part of FAIRR’s core team, Lily is responsible for the…

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Decoding The Language of Dolphins with Diana Reiss 47:24

2y ago47:24

47:24

Diana Reiss is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on the communication and cognition of marine animals. The core of her specialization revolves around dolphins and the evolution of their intelligence and sense of self. She is the author of The Dolphin in the Mirror where she talks about how dolphins possess the rare ability to recogniz…

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Optimism for the Future of the Food System with Jim Mellon 35:19

2y ago35:19

35:19

Jim Mellon is the Chairman of Juvenescence, a biotech company disrupting the health industry through the latest advancements in supplements. He is the author of Moo's Law: An Investor’s Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution, where he talks about how cultivated meat technology can radically change the way the food system works. Jim supports startups …

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5 Key Things to Know About Animal Welfare and ESG 10:00

2y ago10:00

10:00

Elliot Teperman is an Outreach & Research Analyst for the Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return Initiative (FAIRR Initiative). The FAIRR Initiative is an investor network that aims to generate awareness of ESG risks and opportunities that were realized due to intensive livestock production. As an analyst for FAIRR, Elliot is responsible for onboardi…

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5 Key Things to Know About Plant-based Nutrition 5:50

2y ago5:50

5:50

Sophia De La Parra is an ESG Analyst for the FAIRR Initiative, an organization that promotes responsible investing for their pensioners through strict adherence to ESG guidelines. She vets retailers and brand manufacturers and works closely with FAIRR’s Investor Members to develop and integrate sustainable food systems. Sofia earned her MSc in Clim…

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Moving Mountains with Simeon Van der Molen 37:46

2y ago37:46

37:46

Simeon Van der Molen is the Founder & CEO of Moving Mountains Foods, a British company that offers a wide variety of alternative meat products, including their signature “meatless bleeding burger.” Simeon’s role is to create the world’s most realistic food tech products that also contribute to the long-term preservation of the environment. Simeon i…

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Reforming Animal Slaughterhouses with Temple Grandin 43:24

2y ago43:24

43:24

Temple Grandin is an American scientist and industrial designer who was diagnosed with autism. However, instead of letting her condition define her, she reasoned that people with autism can relate to the intense fear animals experience in slaughterhouses. She used her experience with autism to create systems that can help with the anxiety of both p…

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Similarities Between Human & Animal Culture and Consciousness with Carl Safina 38:06

2y ago38:06

38:06

Carl Safina is the Founding President of the Safina Center, a nonprofit organization that supports advocacies and programs that spearhead wildlife preservation and conservation and raise awareness for species endangerment. Carl also hosted the PBS series Saving the Ocean, where he shows the beauty of Mother Nature and unseen societies and cultures …

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Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing with Fiona Reynolds and Maria Lettini 1:09:55

2y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Fiona Reynolds is the CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment, an investor initiative supported by the United Nations that supports investing in companies that pass the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. Maria Lettini is the Executive Director of FAIRR, a rising investor network focusing on ESG risks in the global food secto…

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Running a Pioneering Plant-Based Restaurant with Camilla Fayed 16:33

2+ y ago16:33

16:33

Camilla Fayed is the Founder of FARMACY, a plant-based restaurant in London known to provide customers with high-quality and organic plant-based foods and drinks. Camilla founded FARMACY on the belief that plant-based food is medicine to the human body. She is passionate about natural farming and sustainability, and upholds a strong belief that fut…

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Approaching the Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance with Dr Lance Price 29:06

2+ y ago29:06

29:06

Dr. Lance Price is a co-director at the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center—or ARAC—at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. ARAC was formed to research and educate people about the use and overuse of antibiotics in our food. Dr. Price’s research revolves around retracing the ecology, epidemiology, and evolut…

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The Ecologist Guide to Food: Antibiotic Resistance & Superbugs with Andrew Wasley 42:17

2+ y ago42:17

42:17

Andrew Wasley is an investigative journalist who specializes in food production and how it contributes to environmental problems. He is a member of the not-for-profit Bureau of Investigative Journalism, an organization that firmly believes in the vital role of investigative journalism in keeping a strong democracy. Andrew is also the author of The …

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Beyond Meat's Founder and CEO Ethan Brown on building Beyond and a plant-based future 20:41

2+ y ago20:41

20:41

Ethan Brown is the President and CEO at Beyond Meat, a company that champions plant-based alternatives that look and taste just like real meat. Their movement stems from the idea of how a plant-based lifestyle can have positive changes to our health and the ecosystem. Before founding Beyond Meat, Ethan was an energy analyst for the National Governo…

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5 key things to know about Brexit and food 11:09

2+ y ago11:09

11:09

Stephanie Haszczyn is a Programme Officer at FAIRR, an international network of investors that entices businesses to follow ESG guidelines and other sustainable practices. Stephanie recently joined FAIRR last October, but she carries over four years of research writing and coordinating experience from various organizations, including a career at Fr…

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5 Key Things to Know about Working Conditions in Slaughterhouses 10:24

2+ y ago10:24

10:24

Cristina Figaredo is the Research & Engagement Manager at FAIRR, one of the world’s fastest-growing networks of investors focused on ESG risks in the global food sector. As Research & Engagement Manager, she is responsible for managing engagements between investors and industry stakeholders with the intent of addressing risks and opportunities in t…

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5 Key Things to Know about ESG in China 9:26

2+ y ago9:26

9:26

Eline Reintjes is a Programme Officer at FAIRR Initiative, a collaborative investor network that promotes investments in companies that raise awareness for ESG risks. As Programme Officer, Eline is focused on sustainable agriculture and finance policy in China and the EU. Before joining FAIRR, she worked at the B Team as their Junior Strategist, pr…

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