The State of Authoritarian Tech | Steven Feldstein

In this episode, Steven Feldstein, a senior fellow at Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance program, discusses the state of authoritarian technology, also known as repression technology, which aids authoritarian states in suppressing their citizens. He outlines the rapid progression of this sector, categorizing it into surveillance, censorship, disinformation, and internet shutdowns, and explains how these technologies are becoming cheaper and more ubiquitous. Feldstein also touches on the use of these technologies in democracies, emphasizing the importance of political context and the need for constant vigilance to protect civil liberties, and also discusses the potential for AI to amplify both the effectiveness and the risks associated with repression technology.