Guardrails: The AI Watchdog Pod

On Episode 004 of Guardrails: The AI Watchdog Pod, Randan Steinhauser sits down with her husband, Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, to discuss the movement taking shape across America to keep humans in control of AI.

From protecting children and workers to defending civil liberties, they explore what’s driving public concern, where Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground, and how everyday Americans can turn that momentum into meaningful safeguards.

Watch their conversation on building a future where AI serves people and communities have a voice in the decisions shaping their lives.

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Texas State Senator Angela Paxton joins host Randan Steinhauser on Episode 003 of Guardrails: The AI Watchdog Podcast to discuss AI safety, parental rights, Big Tech accountability, and the future of artificial intelligence in Texas.

With AI chatbots and companion apps becoming increasingly accessible to children, are lawmakers doing enough to protect families?

Sen. Paxton, who championed Texas' App Store Accountability Act, discusses the risks of addictive technology, the growing loneliness epidemic, and the importance of keeping parents in control of their children's digital lives.

The conversation also explores the explosion of AI data centers across Texas, concerns over electricity and water consumption, and why local communities deserve greater transparency from the companies building them.

In this episode:

• Why AI companions could threaten real human relationships
• Protecting children from addictive and manipulative technology
• Texas' App Store Accountability Act and parental consent
• Why AI products need safety testing before deployment
• The impact of AI data centers on Texas communities
• Keeping humans accountable for decisions involving AI

Can we embrace technological innovation without sacrificing child safety, parental authority, and human connection?

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About Guardrails:
Guardrails: The AI Watchdog Pod, presented by The Alliance for Secure AI, features host Randan Steinhauser in conversations with leaders across government, technology, and culture about building a human-centered future in the age of AI.

The Alliance for Secure AI is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to ensure artificial intelligence is developed with strong safeguards that protect national security, civil liberties, and the public. We support research, education, and public awareness on AI risks and oversight.

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Rep. Chip Roy joins host Randan Steinhauser to discuss the growing risks of AI, mass surveillance, and unchecked technological power.

They explore concerns around Flock cameras and the Fourth Amendment, the impact of massive AI data centers on local communities, fears of job displacement, the growing influence of Big Tech, and the guardrails needed to keep technology under human control.

Can America embrace new technology without sacrificing privacy, freedom, and human agency? Watch the full conversation.

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The Alliance for Secure AI is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to ensure artificial intelligence is developed with strong safeguards that protect national security, civil liberties, and the public. We support research, education, and public awareness on AI risks and oversight.

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In the first episode of Guardrails: The AI Watchdog Pod, Rep. Nathaniel Moran joins Randan Steinhauser to discuss why America can lead on AI innovation without compromising public safety.

They explore the bipartisan push for an AI kill switch, mandatory reporting when advanced models evade human control, America’s race with China, protections for children, and the guardrails needed to keep this rapidly advancing technology under control.

Can America win the AI race while protecting humanity? Watch the full conversation.

#AISafety #AIGuardrails #KillSwitch #ArtificialIntelligence #SecureAI

The Alliance for Secure AI is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to ensure artificial intelligence is developed with strong safeguards that protect national security, civil liberties, and the public. We support research, education, and public awareness on AI risks and oversight.

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