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The Promise & Peril of AI: Nationally Recognized Expert Annie Chestnut Tutor Joins Jeff Chidester
The Promise & Peril of AI: Nationally Recognized Expert Annie Chestnut Tutor Joins Jeff Chidester

WFEA host Jeff Chidester sits down with nationally recognized technology and AI policy expert Annie Chestnut Tutor to break down the rapidly evolving policy discussions taking place in Washington, D.C., and across the nation.   

Jeff and Annie explore the intricate balance between fostering technological innovation and implementing meaningful safeguards around artificial intelligence.

Drawing on her extensive policy experience in tech and federal governance, Annie shares insights into congressional hearings, regulatory frameworks, child safety initiatives online, and how policymakers at both federal and state levels are responding to the rise of AI technology.   

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