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Bait the hook! Fishing in the global talent pool

Bait the hook! Fishing in the global talent pool

Update: 2024-08-14
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This podcast, "Strix Crutney," delves into various legal and societal issues, starting with the global talent shortage and the challenges faced by highly skilled immigrants in the US. It highlights the benefits of attracting foreign talent and the complexities of the US immigration system. The podcast then explores the phenomenon of "tip-flation," where tipping has become increasingly common and expected in the US, discussing its causes and potential consequences. Finally, it examines the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in America and Europe, highlighting the regulatory divergence and potential biases associated with this technology. The podcast discusses the EU's proposed AI Act, which aims to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition, and the controversial Clearview AI system.

Outlines

00:00:00
The Global Talent Shortage and Immigration

This chapter discusses the global talent shortage and how countries are struggling to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants. It highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the US and the benefits of attracting foreign talent.

00:12:41
Tipflation: The Rise of Tipping in the US

This chapter explores the phenomenon of "tip-flation" in the US, where tipping has become increasingly common and expected. It discusses the reasons behind this trend and whether it is sustainable.

00:19:26
Facial Recognition and Law Enforcement: A Global Perspective

This chapter delves into the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in America and Europe, highlighting the regulatory divergence and potential biases associated with this technology. It discusses the EU's proposed AI Act and the controversial Clearview AI system.

Keywords

Strix Crutney


A podcast that provides expert analysis of the Supreme Court and legal issues facing the United States.

Tipflation


The increasing prevalence and expectation of tipping in the United States, leading to higher tip amounts and a wider range of services where tipping is expected.

Facial Recognition


A technology that uses AI to identify individuals based on their facial features. It is increasingly used by law enforcement but raises concerns about privacy, bias, and potential misuse.

AI Act


A proposed regulation by the European Union that aims to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology.

Clearview AI


A controversial facial recognition system that was trained on billions of images from the internet and adopted by hundreds of American law enforcement agencies. It has been criticized for its inaccuracies and potential for bias.

Golden Visa


A type of visa offered by some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, to attract highly skilled individuals. It provides benefits such as fast processing, work flexibility, and sponsorship for family members.

Q&A

  • What are the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States, particularly in obtaining a green card?

    The US immigration system is notoriously complex and slow, with long wait times for green cards, especially for individuals from populous countries like India. This can hinder the ability of highly skilled immigrants to settle permanently and contribute to the US economy.

  • What are the arguments for and against exempting tips from taxation?

    While exempting tips from taxation could be politically appealing, particularly to certain voting blocs, it could also lead to increased tax evasion and potentially encourage businesses to shift towards tip-based payment models, further exacerbating tip-flation.

  • How does the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement differ between the United States and Europe?

    The EU's AI Act proposes a ban on live public facial recognition systems by police, while the US has a more fragmented approach, with bans in some cities and states but not at the federal level. This divergence reflects different priorities and concerns regarding privacy and potential misuse of the technology.

  • What are some examples of how facial recognition technology can be biased and lead to negative consequences?

    Facial recognition systems are often trained on datasets that are not representative of the full range of human faces, leading to inaccuracies and bias, particularly against minorities. This can result in wrongful arrests, misidentification, and other forms of discrimination.

Show Notes

Skilled immigrants bring more than just their expertise to job markets. But governments miss opportunities to attract them—or make them feel entirely unwelcome. In America it seems like the standard tip fraction just keeps going up and up (11:36 ). Where will it end? And as part of our “schools briefs” primer on AI, we answer your questions, starting with facial recognition (18:28 ).


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Bait the hook! Fishing in the global talent pool

Bait the hook! Fishing in the global talent pool