About this podcast

Former President Barack Obama sits down with The Verge's Nilay Patel in a timely and insightful conversation about the profound impact of artificial intelligence and social networks on democracy. Recorded just after President Biden's AI executive order, this discussion delves into crucial topics such as tech regulation, the First Amendment's role in the digital age, copyright law, and the ethical implications of AI-generated content. Obama shares his unique perspective on balancing innovation with necessary guardrails, reflecting on past lessons from social media's evolution and anticipating the transformative yet challenging future of AI in our economy, daily lives, and governance. Discover his thoughts on everything from AI's potential for good to its risks, and even a peek into his homescreen apps.