Tech'ed Up

Former Congressman and ex-CIA operative, Will Hurd, joins Niki Christoff in the studio to talk about the power and potential of artificial intelligence. The conversation covers the basics of AI and 5G, the Chinese government's global ambitions, why Rep. Hurd believes we're in the midst of a new Cold War, and how he thinks the United States can catch up.  His new book, American Reboot, expands on this vision for U.S. competitiveness. 

 “We have AI now that can help farmers grow more crops, use less water, use less land. Hello?! Why would we not try to push that and move at lightspeed in order to pull that off?”- Will Hurd

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New York Times technology reporter and Pulitzer finalist, Cecilia Kang, joins host Niki Christoff in the studio to talk all things Facebook. Taped the same day Congress grilled company executives over Instagram's effect on kids, this conversation covers Facebook's unusual corporate structure and how its apps are used around the world. Bonus: hot takes on Mark Zuckerberg’s tweenage ambition to be a modern-day Roman emperor.

 “I think the key here is that they don't for a moment tap the brakes. [Facebook’s] goal continues to be: more and more engagement and staying ahead and growth and scaling.” -Cecila Kang

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What’s happening right now on the frontlines of tech? Join host Niki Christoff for a zippy conversation about trending technology. From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill, to crypto and Gen Z TikTok, Niki breaks it all down. Guests include experts and enthusiasts, regulators and policymakers, CEOs and reporters. This show is for anyone who wants to get smarter about technology. New episodes come out on Thursdays. 

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