New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses her administration's aggressive stance on tech policy, including regulations on social media for teens and restrictions on 3D-printed gun parts. The interview also covers her approach to AI, data center moratoriums, and the broader implications of government oversight on digital privacy.
Why it matters
The governor's policies represent a growing trend of state-level intervention in tech regulation, which has significant implications for digital privacy and corporate liability.
Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there is. For example, Meta just reached a settlement with dozens of states, including New York, which will restrict how teens use platforms like Instagram in very specific ways. Governor Hochul is a strong supporter of those restrictions and more, as you’ll hear. But those come with a cost — widespread age verification means adults will also have to show ID to use the internet, which will essentially make it impossible to be anonymous online. Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Decoder wherever you get your podcasts. Head here . Not a subscriber?
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