The future of AI, in Seattle and beyond Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up. The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to tell us how the investigation might impact AI in our daily lives and in Seattle’s tech scene. Monica Nickelsburg Clare McGrane Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 14 mins
Why Amazon could be served another FTC lawsuit Amazon is heading into yet another legal battle with federal regulators . The online retail and cloud computing giant reportedly didn't budge during final talks with the Federal Trade Commission ahead of an expected lawsuit from the agency. That cleared on of the final hurdles for the FTC to file an antitrust case against Amazon – possibly later this month. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 18 mins
‘I don’t want 13 year olds to be your guinea pig.’ Fiery debate over AI targets Microsoft’s Brad Smith Monica Nickelsburg
Week in Review: police, drug laws, and AI regulation Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times David Kroman, host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell, and KUOW’s Dyer Oxley. Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 52 mins
What are federal lawmakers considering as they work to regulate AI? Last week, tech leaders flew to the nation’s capital for a mostly closed-door meeting led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, where they shared their vision for the future of AI regulation. Soundside sat down with Bloomberg's Seattle Bureau Chief Anna Edgerton and U.S. House Rep. Suzan DelBene to talk about where Congress's regulatory efforts are headed. Jason Burrows Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 22 mins
State and local governments are using AI for work. But should they? How public employees should use programs like ChatGPT in their day-to-day work — and whether generative artificial intelligence should be allowed at all — is being dealt with through a patchwork of policies nationwide. Libby Denkmann Alec Cowan Play AudioListen 26 mins
Week in Review: Amazon, crime, and homelessness Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, and KUOW’s David Hyde. Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 52 mins
Week in Review: Manny Ellis, Microsoft, and AI Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, South Seattle Emerald’s Lauryn Bray, and KUOW’s Joshua McNichols. Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 51 mins
