Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce

How can the U.S. government support the use of AI to stimulate innovation, bring healthcare to people more effectively, and educate people more equitably—all while thoughtfully navigating technology’s impact on people’s way of life? 

On this week’s episode, Reid and Aria sit down with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss her work leading the government’s efforts to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of AI for Americans. She gets into the federal government’s approach to AI innovation and safety, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships. Plus, she shares how the U.S. can make hardware “sexy” again—and why it matters.  

Read the transcript of this episode here: https://www.possible.fm/podcasts/raimondo

For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ 

Topics:

3:30 - Hellos and intros

6:44 - Hopes and goals for American citizens

9:34 - America’s approach to AI compared to its approach to other digital innovations

14:15 - How the U.S. can “make building hardware sexy again”

18:21 - International cooperation on AI

21:39 - How technology leaders can contribute to private-public partnerships

24:14 - What excites Secretary Raimondo most right now

26:35 - How industry can relieve anxiety about job security in an AI-world

Select mentions: 

AI Safety Institute

CHIPS Act

Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs)

Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.