The RegulatingAI Podcast

“Do we need an international agency for AI, similar to the IAEA for nuclear energy?”

This is a recurring framing question used to explore models for global AI governance.

“How can we balance the rapid pace of AI innovation with the slower pace of regulation?”

This question addresses the core tension between technological speed and policy lag.

“As AI companies become more powerful than some countries, where is the balance of power?”

Posed to explore the geopolitical power dynamics between large corporations and nation-states.

“How can we possibly regulate 'black box' AI models if they are unexplainable?”

This question targets the fundamental challenge of creating policy for non-transparent systems.

“What is your final message to leaders meeting at the UN about AI governance?”

The host's signature closing question, asking for direct and actionable advice for policymakers.

“Should governments own a portion of these powerful AI companies to distribute the benefits?”

Used to explore radical economic interventions in response to wealth concentration from AI.

“Should AI companies be held responsible for the energy and water their data centers consume?”

Focuses the conversation on the environmental and financial accountability of the tech industry.

“Is the idea of sharing AI-generated wealth becoming a serious policy discussion?”

Asked in response to news, this explores the viability of new economic models like universal basic income.

“Are there parallels between the 2008 financial crisis and the systemic risks in the AI industry?”

The host uses this historical analogy to probe the potential for systemic collapse in a concentrated AI market.

“Who is responsible for potential job losses from AI, and how do we prepare the workforce?”

This question addresses the societal and economic impact of AI on labor.

“How does the threat of AI algorithms to democracy compare to past physical threats like tanks?”

The host asks this to guests with personal experience in political upheaval to contrast historical and modern threats.

“What role should Europe play in the global AI ecosystem, given its unique values?”

This question is used with European leaders to discuss a 'third way' between US and Chinese models.