Tech Broke Democracy With Social Media. AI Is Next. (w /Josh Tyrangiel)
John Avlon discusses the real-world impact of AI in government with Josh Tyrangiel, highlighting both successes and systemic barriers to progress. While AI has shown promise in areas like public health and tax administration, bureaucratic inertia often limits its broader adoption. The conversation underscores the need for smarter, practical approaches to integrating AI into democratic institutions.
- ▪Josh Tyrangiel and John Avlon examine how AI is being used beyond Silicon Valley hype.
- ▪Real-world examples include AI's role in Operation Warp Speed and improvements at the IRS.
- ▪Bureaucratic resistance remains a major obstacle to scaling AI solutions in government.
- ▪The discussion emphasizes practical, center-driven solutions to improve democracy through technology.
- ▪Tyrangiel’s book 'AI for Good' explores how AI can be harnessed for public benefit.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewTech Broke Democracy With Social Media. AI Is Next. (w /Josh Tyrangiel)John AvlonMay 03, 2026∙ PaidShareJohn Avlon talks with Josh Tyrangiel about what AI actually looks like outside Silicon Valley hype. From Operation Warp Speed to quiet upgrades inside the IRS, they walk through real examples where AI improved government—plus why those wins are so rare, how bureaucracy blocks progress, and what a smarter, more effective approach could look like.Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and Los Angeles in May: https://thebulwark.com/eventsPre-order Josh’s book, ‘AI for Good’: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/AI-for-Good/Josh-Tyrangiel/9781668082508Leave a commentWatch, listen and leave a comment.
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