What happens when a nation declares AI dominance its top priority? In this episode, Dylan Thomas Doyle speaks with Justin Hendrix, editor of Tech Policy Press, about the Trump administration’s newly released America’s AI Action Plan—a sweeping agenda aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding infrastructure, and securing global leadership in artificial intelligence.

We talk about what this plan means for democracy, privacy, and power. We also talk about why the language of “winning” and “dominance” might obscure more urgent questions about equity, safety, and public voice. Along the way, we explore the tension between regulation and innovation, the role of journalism in tech policy, and what it means to imagine alternative futures in an age of concentrated influence.

About the Guest:
Justin Hendrix is the CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a nonprofit media venture dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology and democracy. With a background in media, civic tech, and academic research, Justin works to elevate rigorous, public-interest reporting and analysis on emerging technology and its political, social, and ethical implications.

Topics Covered:

• What’s inside the America’s AI Action Plan
• The politics of “dominance” in global tech leadership
• Deregulation, infrastructure, and the private sector’s growing role
• How content moderation and age verification impact human rights
• The U.S.’s patchwork approach to privacy
• Free speech, surveillance, and who sets the rules online
• Why we need more democratic, inclusive visions of AI futures

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What happens when we center young people in conversations about artificial intelligence? In this episode, Dylan Thomas Doyle speaks with Tess Posner, CEO of AI4ALL, a nonprofit organization working to empower the next generation of AI leaders.

We talk about how young people are building real-world AI projects, why hope is a radical act in the face of technological change, and what it means to foster agency instead of fear. Along the way, we examine the structural barriers to entering the AI field—and how rethinking education, mentorship, and community can make the future of AI more equitable for all.

About the Guest:
Tess Posner is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of AI4ALL. With a background in social work, education, and tech, Tess has led initiatives at the intersection of equity and innovation for over a decade. At AI4ALL, she works to create inclusive learning opportunities that connect young people with technical skills, mentorship, and community so they can shape the future of AI from the ground up.

Topics Covered:

• Why young voices matter in shaping AI
• The structural gaps in tech education and access
• How AI4ALL empowers students through project-based learning
• The tension between expertise and lived experience
• Navigating career uncertainty in a changing job market
• “Provoke hope” as a design principle for the future

Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more: ai-4-all.org
📝 Apply to the Ignite Program: ai-4-all.org/ignite
📚 Book Recommendation: Rebooting Tech Culture by Dr. Telle Whitney
📷 Follow Tess: LinkedIn

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Musical Deepfakes: A Conversation with AyseDeniz Gokcin

What happens when a classically trained pianist collaborates with artificial intelligence? In this episode, Dylan Thomas Doyle speaks with AyşeDeniz Gökçin (aka ADpianist), a globally acclaimed pianist known for blending rock and classical music, and now for exploring the creative potential of AI.

We talk about her experiments generating music in the style of composers like Chopin, how she approaches AI as both a tool and a collaborator, and what it feels like to perform music written by a machine. Along the way, we explore the deep tension between authenticity and automation, and why pushing past physical limits still matters in an increasingly digital world.

Topics Covered:

• AI-generated classical compositions
• Musical deepfakes and emotional authenticity
• Interpreting Nirvana through the lens of Liszt
• The role of the body in musical performance
• What AI can (and can’t) replicate in human creativity

About the Guest:
AyşeDeniz Gökçin is a classical crossover pianist and composer. She’s a GRAMMY® voting member, BBC Rising Star, and founder of the Borderless Piano Academy. Known for viral classical reinterpretations of Pink Floyd and Nirvana, her work bridges genres, generations, and the relationship between human and machine.

Resources & Links:
🔗 adpianist.com
📺 Watch AyşeDeniz on YouTube: youtube.com/adpianist
🎧 Listen to her music: Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms
📷 Follow her: @adpianist on Instagram and Twitter/X

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