New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there is. For example, Meta just reached a settlement with dozens of states, including New York, which will restrict how teens use platforms like Instagram in very specific ways. Governor Hochul is a strong
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This is an interview between a technology journalist and New York's governor about her positions on major tech policy issues facing the state. The governor has taken strong stances on several areas including restrictions on how teens use social media platforms, regulations on 3D-printed gun parts, surveillance cameras, and data center construction. The interview matters because it's an election year with significant tech policy decisions at stake, and the governor's office plays a key role in shaping how technology companies operate within the state.
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