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Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and social impact is more critical than ever. This curated list features ten of the most essential podcasts to guide you, anchored by the PCDN Social Change Career Podcast. We have some great upcoming episodes dedicated to AI and impact, building on a strong foundation of conversations since 2020 including a number on tech for impact.

This list offers a blend of leading thinkers, practical engineers, social change agents, and critical voices examining how AI is shaping our world. Dive in to discover thought leadership, real use cases, ethical debates, and the personal journeys of those driving change.

Top 10 AI & Impact Podcasts

  • PCDN Social Change Career Podcast:
    Inspiring conversations with global leaders focused on building careers of impact.
    Listen & careers of impact

  • The AI Podcast by Nvidia:
    Industry-leading interviews on how AI transforms science, business, society, and creative work.
    Listen Nvidia insights here

  • AI & I:
    Candid dialogues on AI’s effects on society, psychology, and the future of humanity.
    Hear thoughtful AI here

  • High Agency:
    Practical insights from AI engineers and builders tackling real-world challenges and GenAI innovations.
    Explore high agency here

  • Eye on AI:
    Leading AI researchers and decision-makers break down emerging technologies and policy questions.
    Stream Eye on AI

  • Dwarkesh Podcast:
    In-depth, technical, and philosophical interviews with top minds in AI and rationality.
    Dive into Dwarkesh

  • Latent Space:
    A geek’s tour through AI engineering, generative models, and the rapidly growing ecosystem.
    Listen Latent Space

  • The Cognitive Revolution:
    Explores AI’s global impact with policy thinkers, builders, and entrepreneurs.
    Tune in here

  • Possible.FM:
    Fresh ideas on what technology makes possible, with a heavy focus on AI for good and ambitious problem-solving.
    Discover Possible FM

  • Center for Humane Technology Podcast (Your Undivided Attention):
    Critical analysis of tech’s ethical challenges, persuasion, and AI alignment from leading advocates of responsible innovation.
    Listen Humane Tech here

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News & Resources

😄 Joke of the Day
Why did the AI cross the road?
To optimize the chicken’s route efficiency. 🐔🤖

🌍 News Highlights

  • California signs landmark AI safety law
    Governor Gavin Newsom approved the Transparency in Frontier AI Act, requiring developers to disclose safety measures and report incidents.
    🔗 AP News

  • Meta to use AI chat data for ads
    Beginning December 16, conversations with Meta AI will power ad personalization across Facebook and Instagram — with no opt-out option in most regions.
    🔗 Reuters

  • China’s children are growing up with AI
    From homework help to everyday play, AI is embedded in Chinese childhood. Experts warn of widening inequalities and untested impacts.
    🔗 Rest of World

  • Anthropic: Claude chats may train future models
    Unless users opt out, conversations with Claude can be used to refine the AI — sparking privacy and governance concerns.
    🔗 WIRED

  • Australia trials AI chatbots in home care
    A pilot program shows AI can reduce administrative load and improve patient outreach in aged care — though safety guardrails are vital.
    🔗 The Guardian

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