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New developments in state technology policy | The TechTank Podcast

Darrell M. West and J. Scott Babwah Brennen
Scott Babwah Brennan
J. Scott Babwah Brennen Head of Online Expression Policy, Center on Technology Policy - University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

December 23, 2024


  • State governments are increasingly shaping the landscape of technology policy, implementing new laws and regulations that address critical issues in privacy, social media, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
  • State-led technology policy efforts are shaping the broader tech ecosystem and have implications for consumers and companies alike.
Men are silhouetted against a video screen as they pose with Samsung Galaxy S3, Nokia Lumia 820 and iPhone 4 smartphones (L-R) in this photo illustration taken in the central Bosnian town of Zenica, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - Tags: BUSINESS TELECOMS) - RTXZQ6G
Men are silhouetted against a video screen as they pose with Samsung Galaxy S3, Nokia Lumia 820 and iPhone 4 smartphones (L-R) in this photo illustration taken in the central Bosnian town of Zenica, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
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State governments are increasingly shaping the landscape of technology policy, implementing new laws and regulations that address critical issues in privacy, social media, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. As these policies emerge, they highlight the growing influence of state-level governance in tackling challenges once thought to be the sole domain of the federal government.

On this episode of the TechTank Podcast, co-host Darrell M. West is joined by J. Scott Babwah Brennen, Head of Online Expression Policy at the Center on Technology Policy at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Together, they dive into the latest developments in state technology policy, exploring the impact of AI legislation, privacy protections, social media regulation, and cybersecurity initiatives. The conversation sheds light on how these state-led efforts are shaping the broader tech ecosystem and what they mean for consumers and companies alike.

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