Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, joins Brian for a conversation on the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical infrastructure protection, while China has shifted its tactics to become a disruptive cyber actor. The discussion also covers the US-China competition in AI, with the US aiming to win the AI race and China prioritizing AI development. The discussion extends to the TikTok controversy, Europe's approach to the US-China rivalry, and the challenges of cyber warfare and quantum computing.

Prior to joining FP, Rishi spent six years at CNN Business as India editor in New Delhi and a technology writer in San Francisco, as well as two years reporting for Time magazine from Hong Kong. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Fergusson College in Pune, India, a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, and is an alumnus of the Young India Fellowship.

To learn more about Rishi:

• Foreign Policy Magazine bio and articles: https://foreignpolicy.com/author/rishi-iyengar/
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iyengarish

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Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, joins Brian for a conversation about women in positions of political power in Latin America and beyond, particularly their rise to the presidency.

Catherine is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is also an Associate Researcher at the university's multi-disciplinary Center for Social Conflict and Cohesion Studies (COES). Catherine earned her PhD in Government from Cornell University in 2017.

In this episode, we explore the different routes women take to win the presidency, such as through major challenger parties or incumbent parties when nominated and endorsed by outgoing leaders. The discussion includes commentary on the diverse political landscape across Latin America, the role of gender quotas in increasing women's representation, and the challenges faced by women once they achieve leadership positions. Reyes-Housholder highlights the lower approval ratings that women presidents tend to receive compared to their male counterparts and the double standards they face. She also previews upcoming elections to watch in Latin America.

Brian and Catherine talk about the reasons why the United States of America has not yet had a female head of state, including the gendered nature of the American presidency in the eyes of voters, media bias, and the failure of major parties to nominate women.

Catherine also passes along advice for aspiring politicians, particularly women, including maintaining moral integrity, building institutions, and surrounding oneself with a trusted inner circle.

To learn more about Catherine and her work:

• Website: www.reyes-housholder.com
• Company Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-reyes-housholder

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As the need for mental health care services continues to rise across the world, access to the system of care continues to be a major challenge. A shortage of mental health care providers combined with confusion about how to seek help in a complex, often siloed care system has led to needless suffering for individuals and families. Ben Carrington, a cancer biologist turned entrepreneur, joins Brian for a converation about the use of artificial intelligence in expanding access to mental health care services. Ben discusses his journey into the field of digital health and his work at Limbic AI, a company that builds clinical AI "front-door" solutions for mental health conditions. Limbic's mission is to make mental health care available to everyone everywhere. Their solution is an intake and assessment support tool, a chatbot that helps individuals refer themselves to mental health services. The tool also provides clinical decision support to clinicians, helping them make more informed triaging decisions.

Carrington highlights the challenges in the mental health care system, such as the lack of therapists and barriers to access, and discusses the importance of personalized and secure AI in improving patient outcomes. Ben and Brian discuss the unique challenges of building and growing a dynamic team that brings together clinical experts with leading technologists and cutting edge AI developers. The team at Limbic have implemented cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions and have established fundamental processes to unify these vastly different disciplines. While AI can provide diagnostic information and support in triaging, the team believes that the delivery of mental health care will always require the clinical judgment and reasoning of a clinician.

As the demand for mental health care increases, Limbic is seeing more adoption and acceptance of digital tools in the healthcare system. They are also investing in localization to address cultural barriers and ensure that their services are accessible to different communities. The team believes that AI can play a role in the treatment plan, but it will always require clinical supervision and the involvement of clinicians. They are optimistic about the future of mental health care and the potential for digital health technologies to meet the increasing demand.

To learn more about Ben Carrington and Limbic AI:

• Website: https://limbic.ai/
• X: @Limbic_ai
• Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/limbic-ai/mycompany/
• Ben's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carrington/

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