Katie Harbath of Anchor Change Discusses AI's Impact on Politics on Public Affairs Trends Podcast

WASHINGTON — September 25, 2026 — The Public Affairs Trends Podcast announced the release of a new episode featuring Katie Harbath, CEO of Anchor Change, discussing AI's impact on politics.

The episode features Katie Harbath, CEO of Anchor Change and former Facebook executive, who discusses her new book, 'Disrupting Politics.' The conversation covers the implications of artificial intelligence on political processes, transparency in AI use during elections, and insights from Harbath's decade-long experience at Facebook.

"I think the first thing is before the crisis hits, right, before you all of a sudden are under pressure to make a decision, having a sense of the values that you're—and the criteria that you want to measure your decisions up against," Harbath said.

The discussion is pertinent for government, public policy, and technology audiences as it addresses the evolving role of AI in shaping political communication and decision-making. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating the challenges posed by misinformation and the ethical implications of AI in elections.

The full episode is available on the Public Affairs Trends episode page at https://publicaffairstrends.com/episodes/disrupting-politics-katie-harbath-on-tech-democracy-and-ais-impact, on Apple Podcasts, and on Spotify.

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