The Brave Technologist

Hester M. Peirce (appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by President Donald J. Trump), shares insights into the SEC's role in enforcing laws amidst rapid technological advancements. We also explore balancing innovation with consumer protection, and emphasizing the need to rethink outdated legislation along with how regulatory clarity can foster more innovation.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of public engagement with regulatory bodies to shape future policies constructively

Weighing the need for innovation against the risks of misuse and surveillance

The role of the SEC within the crypto space...

Caitlin Cook, Head of Growth at Moonwalk Fitness, shares how their product is gamifying health, leveraging Web3 technology and offering crypto incentives to get you moving. She also shares how they’re targeting non-crypto native users in an effort to achieve mainstream adoption.

Key Takeaways: 

How you can join their steps challenges, deposit crypto like USDC or Solana and earn rewards for staying active

Strategies for integrating crypto technology into mainstream consumer applications

Ways they’re engaging NFT and token communities

Future AI integration possibilities within gaming

David Westera, AI & Data Leader at Adidas, discusses the pressure that many companies feel to adopt emerging technologies, and the biggest challenges companies face when trying to implement AI solutions. He also explores the contrasting regulatory landscapes of the EU and the US, highlighting the challenges and ethical considerations that come with AI advancements.

Key Takeaways: 

The future of job roles in an AI-driven world

The importance of having knowledgeable tech talent to cut through the marketing noise and make informed decisions

How regulation can both stifle and spur innovation, emphasizing t...

What if the future of work could be reshaped by artificial intelligence in ways that empower rather than displace? In this episode Didem Un Ates, founder & CEO of LotusAI Ltd, discusses strategies for organizations to integrate AI in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing job displacement. We also explore the complex landscape of AI's societal impact and the need for diverse perspectives in technology.

Key Takeaways: 

How individuals can pivot towards high-value tasks in an evolving job market redefined by AI.

The importance of responsible AI regulations and the role of open-source i...

Phil Mataras—CEO at Permanent Data Solutions—discusses Arweave's innovative “pay once, store forever” model and its potential to revolutionize various industries, from content creation to healthcare, by offering permanent storage solutions. Phil also sheds light on the regulatory challenges that come with the rapid pace of innovation in the Web3 space.

Key Takeaways:

What permanent storage means, and why it’s important / useful

How AI and permanent storage can work together

The future of data preservation and accessibility

Missing links needed for mainstream adoption of permanent storage

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Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software, discusses how Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) was conceived in 2017 to confront the inefficiencies of traditional digital advertising and the early hurdles with Bitcoin. He also shares how BAT now harnesses the Ethereum blockchain to create a privacy-centric and transparent ecosystem, fundamentally changing the way users, advertisers, and content creators engage with digital ads.

Key Takeaways:  

The basic principles around the first use case for BAT 

Strategic initiatives that propelled BAT's expansion, including the referral programs for content creators

BAT's growing utility acros...

Benjamin B. Bargetzi, CEO of Bargetzi & Company Group, discusses how cultural and regulatory differences influence AI innovation and adoption across China, Europe, India, and the US. He also explores AI's role in transforming medicine; the ethical implications of AI in military applications; and the urgent need for global AI literacy to prevent economic disparities and job displacement.

Key Takeaways: 

The role ChatGPT has played in helping people overcome concerns around AI, and how we can continue to embrace the inevitable rise of AI

How countries differ in their attitudes toward risk, and how t...

Elton Chang, Investor at Propel, discusses how Brazil is setting the standard for real-time payment systems with PIX, and why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins have the ability to revolutionize financial services in emerging markets. We also discuss the critical need for regulatory awareness in these rapidly evolving sectors.

 Key Takeaways:

Why Propel is focused on Latin American countries like Brazil and Argentina as a result of the slower adoption of new payment standards in the US

The diversity offered by specialized blockchains, and how AI makes smart contracts even smarter

Christian D'Cunha, Head of the Cyber Coordination Task Force at the European Commission, discusses the critical role of GDPR during the pandemic, and explores how Europe balanced the necessity of contact tracing and mobility data with the imperative to protect personal privacy. He also shares the challenges regulators face in enforcing GDPR against tech giants, and the strategies these companies use to delay compliance.

Key Takeaways:

The use of anonymized data during COVID-19, and the vital lessons learned from this unprecedented period

The evolving landscape of data protection laws—including the Digital Markets Ac...

Bartosz Lipiński, CEO at Cube.Exchange, discusses how they're approaching the exchange model more transparently in the wake of FTX and other opaque exchange issues. We’ll explore how Cube.Exchange is redefining blockchain's original promise of a public and trustworthy ledger, and the complex challenge of building a global crypto exchange that adheres to disparate international regulations.

Key Takeaways: 

How AI will shape the future of exchange transparency in the crypto market

The integration of traditional finance principles within the crypto sphere, including emerging products like ETFs, and the potential of meme...