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#DownloadonTech: Zoom's Head of Global Policy Development Talks AI, Data Localization, and Crafting Smart Digital Trade Policies Oct 03, 2024

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Tune in to ITI's latest episode of Download on Tech, where we dive deep into the world of digital trade and data governance with Sam Rizzo, Head of Global Policy Development at Zoom. Sam shares his insights on how mid-sized tech companies like Zoom navigate the complexities of AI, data localization, and cross-border digital trade policies. With digital innovation at the forefront, this conversation sheds light on the policy challenges impacting the global tech industry. Listen in as Sam and Jason Oxman, ITI's President and CEO, explore how smart policies can help tech companies thrive.

#DownloadonTech: Aura's Chief Scientist Zully Ramzan Explores AI-Driven Cybersecurity Innovations Aug 01, 2024

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In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Zully Ramzan, Chief Scientist at Aura and head of AuraX for an in-depth look into how AuraX is advancing online safety and security. The episode details how AuraX integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to combat evolving cyber threats and the critical innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity. Jason and Zully's conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and consumer protection.

#DownloadonTech: Microsoft's Senior Accessibility Technology Evangelist Discusses AI's Role in Bridging the Disability Divide May 16, 2024

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In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman is joined by ITI member Microsoft's Senior Accessibility Technology Evangelist Laurie Allen. Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16, Jason and Laurie hone in on tech's critical role in promoting accessibility and inclusion. Laurie shares insights on Microsoft's role in bridging the disability divide, opportunities and challenges AI presents for creators, developers, and engineers in advancing accessibility, and key resources available for accessibility support and guidance.

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#DownloadonTech: Trellix's Chief Human Resource Officer Discusses the Impact of Black Americans in Tech, Inclusivity in the Cyber Workforce Mar 04, 2024

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In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Michael Alicea, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trellix for a dynamic discussion on DEI in tech and the importance of diversifying cybersecurity. Michael also shares more about Trellix's innovative HBCU Career Program developed in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and highlights what lawmakers can do to address the critical cybersecurity workforce shortage.

Intel VP Discusses the Global AI Landscape Amid AI Policy Developments Dec 14, 2023

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In this episode, Jayne Stancavage, Intel's Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs and Download on Tech host and President and CEO of ITI Jason Oxman discuss Intel's global AI initiatives, cybersecurity, 5G, and sustainability. Explore Intel's stake in the global AI dialogue, its contributions to the development and deployment of AI technologies worldwide, and integral role in ITI's AI Futures Initiative.

Lead Biden Administration Voice on AI Discusses AI's Effect on the U.S. Tech Landscape Nov 29, 2023

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In September 2023, Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Chief Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States, joined Download on Tech host and ITI's President and CEO Jason Oxman for an insightful dialogue on safe and responsible AI. As a key voice on AI in the Biden Administration, Dr. Prabhakar shares with Jason strategic initiatives and partnerships shaping the responsible integration of AI into the U.S. tech landscape and highlights the collaborative efforts between the tech industry and the public sector to forge trustworthy AI systems.

Chief U.S. CHIPS Strategy Officer Dr. Morgan Dwyer Discusses the CHIPS and Science Act's Future and Impact Nov 20, 2023

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President Biden took a critical step to usher in a new era for U.S. manufacturing and the innovation economy and ensure U.S. leadership with the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act. This landmark law's bold and critical investments were designed to construct needed fabs to stabilize the domestic supply of semiconductors – the key building block upon which the entire digital economy is based. Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman discusses the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act on the U.S. semiconductor industry with Dr. Morgan Dwyer, Chief Strategy Officer for the U.S. CHIPS Program Office. Dr. Dwyer highlighted CHIPS program success stories and ongoing efforts needed to fully harness the legislation's potential. Tune in as Jason and Dr. Dwyer provide insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by CHIPS implementation, the role of regional technology hubs in fostering innovation, and the program's intersection with the Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Tris Warkentin on Artificial Intelligence Nov 13, 2023

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As AI continues to provide transformative benefits to society, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman is joined by Tris Warkentin, Director of Product Management at Google Deepmind, for an insightful conversation on the boundless potential of artificial intelligence. Join Jason and Tris as they delve into recent AI policy developments including the Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI, Google's AI commitments with the White House, ITI's AI Futures Initiative policy analysis on foundation models, and more.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Konstantinos (Kostas) Masselos on EU Connectivity Sep 13, 2023

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As Brussels analyzes the European Commission's exploratory consultation on the future of connectivity and the future of EU network usage fees, guest host and ITI Director General for Europe Guido Lobrano is joined by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Chair Konstantinos (Kostas) Masselos. Guido and Kostas discussed BEREC's stance on the current telecom investment landscape, concerns regarding the introduction of network fees, policy approaches to address investment challenges, and more.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Amazon's Dave Levy on Public Sector Policy Jun 02, 2023

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Ahead of Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Washington, DC Summit on June 7-8, 2023, Dave Levy, Vice President of U.S. Government, Nonprofit, and Healthcare at AWS, discussed pressing public sector tech policy issues such as federal government modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud innovation, and more with ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman.

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