Two Think Minimum

Technology Policy Institute

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  • 55 minutes 9 seconds
    The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal
    The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal by Technology Policy Institute
    5 June 2024, 4:06 pm
  • 38 minutes 23 seconds
    AI Accountability Policy with Ellen P. Goodman
    In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ellen P. Goodman, a distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School and former Senior Advisor for Algorithmic Justice at NTIA, U.S. Department of Commerce discusses artificial intelligence accountability policy. The podcast revolves around the NTIA AI Accountability Policy Report, which was released in March 2024, which Goodman was the principal author of. Goodman shares insights into the process of gathering and analyzing public comments for the report, the challenges of defining accountability in the context of AI, and the complexities of establishing standards in a rapidly evolving field. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of AI on labor markets, the role of auditors in ensuring AI accountability, and the government's own use of AI technology. Goodman concludes by discussing her current research on AI and copyright issues, particularly the copyrightability of AI-generated outputs.
    21 May 2024, 3:41 pm
  • 39 minutes 46 seconds
    Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Competition Policy with Catherine Tucker
    In this episode of Two Think Minimum, MIT Professor Catherine Tucker discusses her research on competition policy and artificial intelligence. The discussion focuses on how AI's unique cost structures differs from that of traditional digital economics, how economists think about AI, and the implications of AI for competition policy and antitrust enforcement. Tucker explains that the current high fixed and marginal costs in AI are likely temporary, and that it's difficult to predict which firms will succeed in the AI industry. She also highlights the challenges AI poses for antitrust enforcement, such as the potential lack of "hot docs," the need for greater technical expertise among regulators, and the importance of understanding the role of data and algorithms in competition analysis.
    6 May 2024, 3:31 pm
  • 52 minutes 27 seconds
    Congressional Silence, Agency Power, and the Chevron Doctrine with Caroline Cecot
    In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Caroline Cecot, an associate professor of law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, talks about her recent article "The Meaning of ‘Silence.’" The discussion focuses on the potential consequences of narrowing the applicability of the Chevron doctrine and consequences on the major questions doctrine. She discusses the broader implications of overruling or limiting Chevron deference and the role of cost-benefit analysis in agency decision-making and the effect of the composition and views of the Supreme Court on administrative law issues.
    30 April 2024, 2:37 pm
  • 43 minutes 42 seconds
    FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman
    FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman by Technology Policy Institute
    29 March 2024, 8:20 pm
  • 53 minutes 13 seconds
    Navigating Technological Change: TikTok, AI Bias, and Societal Adjustments with Megan McArdle
    The latest episode of the TPI Two Think Minimum podcast featured guest Megan McArdle, discussing pressing issues at the intersection of technology and society. The podcast covered several topics related to technology, policy, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the implications of technological advancements and regulatory actions. Key topics included the proposed U.S. legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok over national security concerns, the biases detected in Google's AI system Gemini that favored certain political perspectives, and the broader societal adjustments that may be required as AI transforms various industries and jobs.
    25 March 2024, 2:57 pm
  • 42 minutes 57 seconds
    Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them
    Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them by Technology Policy Institute
    25 March 2024, 2:54 pm
  • 43 minutes 8 seconds
    Airwaves of Innovation: Milgrom & Kwerel on the Past and Future of Spectrum Auctions
    The journey to implementing spectrum auctions was not without its challenges. Evan Kwerel shed light on the initial resistance, particularly from the broadcasting industry and legislators. Concerns about market concentration and the potential costs of spectrum use were at the forefront of the debate. Despite these hurdles, the need for government revenue and the inefficiency of the existing system for cellular licenses were catalysts for change. Paul Milgrom provided a fascinating comparison between the United States and other countries. He noted the fragmented nature of the industry abroad and the various tactics used to suppress auction prices. In contrast, the U.S. wireless companies were less resistant, which played a part in the smoother implementation of spectrum auctions stateside.
    7 February 2024, 6:01 pm
  • 48 minutes 5 seconds
    Marius Schwartz on The Perverse Effects of the Robinson Patman Act
    The Perverse Effects of the Robinson-Patman Act https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/antibull31&div=37&id=&page=
    2 February 2024, 4:37 pm
  • 34 minutes 30 seconds
    Joe Nocera Discusses the Covid Policy Big Fail
    Joe Nocera Discusses the Covid Policy Big Fail by Technology Policy Institute
    3 January 2024, 7:42 pm
  • 39 minutes 18 seconds
    An Autocrat's Dilemma: Boosting Domestic Business Profits at the Expense of Research Quality
    On the most recent episode of TPI's podcast "Two Think Minimum," Dr. Meicen Sun, assistant professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joined TPI's Scott Wallsten to discuss her research on the effects of a country's decision to control international internet traffic. She finds that China's Great Firewall has helped increase profits of Chinese firms, but at the cost of reducing research quality as scientific collaboration and connections wither. This result presents a dilemma for autocrats if they try to balance short-term and long-term effects.
    6 December 2023, 6:35 pm
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