This Does Not Compute

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This Does Not Compute features candid interviews with leaders and experts in the fields of cybersecurity, internet governance, space policy, intelligence, and other areas of technology policy.

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Mar 27, 2024 · 35 min
Venture Meets Mission with Arun Gupta
In the last episode of the podcast, host Jim Lewis talks to Arun Gupta, a venture capitalist, lecturer, entrepreneur and author of ‘Venture Meets Mission’. They discuss the landscape of venture capital and government collaboration, tech innovation and overcoming a risk-averse culture.
Feb 28, 2024 · 36 min
Book Talk: “Means of Control” with Byron Tau
Byron Tau joins the podcast to discuss his new book “Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government is Creating a New Surveillance State."
Feb 13, 2024 · 43 min
Navigating Spectrum Policy in the 5G Era
In this episode Jim Lewis speaks to former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly about the future of spectrum allocation, the outcomes of the World Radio Conference, and how the U.S. can still strike a balance between innovation and safeguarding national security.
Jan 26, 2024 · 40 min
Unpacking Immersive Technologies: A Comprehensive Policy Approach
In this episode, Joan O’Hara and Miranda Lutz of the XR Association join host Caitlin Chin-Rothmann to discuss how immersive technologies could transform a range of sectors, including healthcare, defense, education, and gaming.
Dec 15, 2023 · 44 min
The Optimist's Guide to Digital Regulation with Mark MacCarthy
Jim Lewis and Caitlin Chin-Rothmann talk to Mark MacCarthy about his new book “Regulating Digital Industries: How Public Oversight Can Encourage Competition, Protect Privacy, and Ensure Free Speech.”
Nov 2, 2023 · 40 min
Promoting a Healthy Digital Ecosystem for News
Caitlin Chin-Rothmann sits down with Dr. Courtney C. Radsch, director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute, to discuss the state of the news media in an evolving technological landscape.
Nov 2, 2023 · 39 min
Quantum Leap: The Current Reality and Future of Quantum Technology
In this episode Jim Lewis talks with Dr. Christian Weedbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu, a leading Canadian quantum computing company. They discuss the current status and future direction of the quantum industry, the promise of photonics-based quantum computers, and the global competition for quantum-savvy talent.
Oct 11, 2023 · 42 min
Safeguarding the 2024 Global Elections on Social Media
Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and Julia Brock join Megan Shahi, director of technology policy at the Center for American Progress, to discuss how social media companies can prepare for the 2024 global election cycle.
Sep 5, 2023 · 27 min
Lessons from History: Technology and Policymaking
Caitlin Chin chats disinformation and AI with Jason Steinhauer, a public history and bestselling author of "History, Disrupted: How Social Media and the World Wide Web Have Changed the Past."
Aug 21, 2023 · 24 min
Inside the Department of Treasury’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Jim Lewis talks to Shannon Corless about the role of OIA in the broader federal government, economic and financial security, financial intelligence, and more.
Aug 15, 2023 · 35 min
The Current State of the CLOUD Act
Jim Lewis speaks with Richard Downing, Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice. They discuss the current state of the CLOUD Act, the e-Evidence Act, access to digital evidence, and the future of data transfers between the U.S. and EU, among other topics.
Jul 31, 2023 · 41 min
The Future of Meta's Threads
Caitlin is joined by Anupam Chander, the Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Law and Technology at Georgetown University Law Center and an expert on the global regulation of new technologies.
Jul 13, 2023 · 48 min
An Insiders’ Look at Recent Experiences Freeing Up Spectrum for 5G
Guest host Clete Johnson discusses the strategic security imperative for spectrum reallocation with former White House and NTIA leaders
Jul 10, 2023 · 42 min
Data Brokers, Geolocation, and the Fourth Amendment
Caitlin Chin speaks with Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, about how technological advancements have shifted the U.S. government's relationship with the private sector
Jun 8, 2023 · 53 min
How Mis- and Disinformation Affects the Asian American Community
Caitlin Chin sits down with Emily Chi and Jenny Liu of Asian Americans Advancing Justice about how false or harmful online narratives can affect the Asian American community in a variety of contexts
May 10, 2023 · 40 min
Promoting the Responsible Use of Synthetic Media
Caitlin Chin speaks with Di Cooke, a visiting fellow with the International Security Program at CSIS, about the rapid growth of synthetic media
Mar 23, 2023 · 44 min
Helper Robots: Implementation and Policy
Jim Lewis speaks with Kate Weber and Vincent Vanhoucke about the implementation of robots into everyday life.
Mar 15, 2023 · 39 min
TikTok: To Ban or Not to Ban?
CSIS guest host Caitlin Chin joins Evan Greer, director of Fight for The Future, to discuss recent proposals to ban TikTok.
Mar 10, 2023 · 27 min
The Future of the Semiconductor Ecosystem
Jim Lewis speaks with Al Thompson, Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at Intel, about the future of semiconductors.
Feb 8, 2023 · 21 min
5G and Cybersecurity
Jim Lewis talks with Chris Boyer, the Vice President of Global Security and Technology Policy at AT&T.

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