Podcast Notes:

Hosts:
Colleen, Frankie, and Sal

The Data Pulse:

• A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing Ethical
  As the first wave of major generative AI tools used publicly available data, now the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) is pushing for an opt-in data system, which could reshape how AI models are trained and licensed.
  https://www.wired.com/story/dataset-providers-alliance-ethical-generative-ai-licensing/
• California Governor Newsom Vetoes AI Safety Bill
  Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill that would have held tech companies legally liable for AI model harms, citing concerns that the bill was too focused on large companies and stifled innovation for smaller AI startups.
  https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/nx-s1-5119792/newsom-ai-bill-california-sb1047-tech
• Oracle Designs a Data Center Powered by Modular Nuclear Reactors
  Oracle plans to build a new data center requiring over a gigawatt of power, driven by three small modular nuclear reactors, a next-gen design for clean, carbon-free energy.
  https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/10/oracle-is-designing-a-data-center-that-would-be-powered-by-three-small-nuclear-reactors.html

Thank you to our sponsor, Continuus Technologies, for providing us use of their space and technology.

Podcast Description:

In this episode of Cream City Calculations, the hosts dive into the evolving relationship between data and democracy. They explore how political campaigns leverage data on over 200 million Americans to target voters with personalized strategies. Discussions touch on how campaigns use voter registration data, combined with information from firms like Experian, to build detailed profiles for precision targeting. The episode also looks at the rise of data-driven political ads and the ethical questions surrounding the use of personal data in elections.

Tune in for insights on how data is shaping the future of politics and how to protect your privacy. Stay informed, and stay data-savvy!

If you’re concerned about data privacy, check out our episode notes for helpful resources and tips on protecting your information.

• How political campaigns use your data
  https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/DATA-VISUAL/yxmvjjgojvr/
• Applying Big Data for Political Success
  https://gspm.gwu.edu/applying-big-data-political-success