Episode

Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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May 20, 2026

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685

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Summary

A new GAO assessment looks ahead at emerging technologies where early decisions could shape how they’re used and how they’re governed across government. We talk through what those trends are and what Congress and agencies need to be thinking about now with GAO Chief Scientist Dr. Sterling Thomas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .