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The Ballpark is the LSE US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines.
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LSE: The Ballpark | How AI is influencing society with Dr Mona Sloane (opens the original)
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Since the emergence of AI as a highly transformative force for modern society, many have faced challenges in updating their policies to address the potentially harmful effects of unrestricted AI development and integration into everyday life.
LSE: The Ballpark | AI and the gig economy with Dr Lindsey Cameron (opens the original)
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From helping assign tasks and determine prices on delivery and rideshare platforms to recommending certain individuals over others on freelance hiring sites, AI is fast becoming a core part of the modern gig economy.
LSE: The Ballpark | AI harm, accountability, and cybersecurity with Dr Chinmayi Sharma (opens the original)
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AI has become easily accessible, easy to use, and for many people, it’s a useful tool. This means that AI is being used by individuals and institutions to help solve a variety of challenges, from everyday decision-making to pressing global issues.
LSE: The Ballpark | How democratic citizenry can shape America’s role in the world - Master’s students essay competition 2026 (opens the original)
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In 2026, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for LSE master’s students with the prompt, “What role can democratic citizenry play in shaping America’s role in the world as it enters its 250th year?"
LSE: The Ballpark | The Global Economy in a Changing World Order (opens the original)
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The global economy is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical realignments, rising economic nationalism, climate disruption, trade fragmentation, and technological upheaval are reshaping the foundations of international economic relations.
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