Capitol Weekly Podcast

A conversation with Adam Silver of the California FPPC

Episode Summary

It has been a very busy last few years for Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman Adam Silver. In addition to the usual challenges of an election year, Silver has been working on numerous efforts to utilize artificial intelligence in how the FPPC addresses campaign finance issues. He joined us recently on the Capitol Weekly podcast to talk about these issues and more.

Episode Notes

It has been a very busy last few years for Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman Adam Silver. In addition to the usual challenges of an election year, Silver has been working on numerous efforts to utilize artificial intelligence in how the FPPC addresses campaign finance issues. He joined us recently on the Capitol Weekly podcast to talk about these issues and more. 

0:50 Top 100 Party recap

5:02 Adam Silver

7:08 Update on FPPC’s agenda last year

11:05 Highlighting productivity

12:40 Who sets the fines?

14:22 People using AI to file claims

17:45 Reporting requirements for social media creators

20:38 Clipping

24:27 AI disclaimer requirement

27:38 FPPC’s agenda this year

30:53 Use of campaign funds for security

33:49 Integrating AI into FPPC operations

35:15 Involvement in tech advisory groups

38:53 #WWCA

 

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