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The RegulatingAI Podcast · Episode 41

Shaping AI Policy To Safeguard Our Technological Future with Daniel Colson

Daniel Colson

Executive Director of the AI Policy Institute

July 26, 2026 | 46 mins 30 secs | Season 1

Shaping AI Policy To Safeguard Our Technological Future with Daniel Colson
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About This Episode

Welcome to our new episode, where we delve into the pressing issues surrounding AI policy.

Your host Sanjay Puri is joined by Daniel Colson, Executive Director of the AI Policy Institute, who shares his insights into the risks, opportunities, and future directions of AI policy.

About Regulating AI:

RegulatingAI is a dedicated non-profit organization designed for experts, mentors, and users of artificial intelligence (AI) with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of AI and regulation. We aim to unite individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, fostering collaboration to collectively advance the understanding and implementation of AI regulations.

Resources Mentioned:

Daniel Colson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljcolson/

AI Policy Institute – https://www.linkedin.com/company/aipolicyinstitute/

AI Policy Institute | Website – https://www.theaipi.org/

About your host

Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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In This Episode

  • 00:00 – 00:40 Introduction
  • 02:15 Daniel analyzes President Biden’s recent executive order on AI.
  • 04:13 Differentiating risks in AI technologies and their applications.
  • 08:52 Concerns about the open sourcing of AI models and abuse potential.
  • 16:45 The importance of inclusive discussions in AI policymaking.
  • 19:25 Challenges and risks of regulatory capture in the AI sector.
  • 26:45 Balancing innovation with regulation.
  • 33:14 The potential for AI to transform employment and the economy.
  • 37:52 How AI’s rapid evolution challenges our role as the dominant thinkers and prompts careful deliberation on its impact.

The Guest

Daniel Colson

Executive Director of the AI Policy Institute

Executive Director of the AI Policy Institute, who shares his insights into the risks, opportunities, and future directions of AI policy.

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