Ann Skeet on OpenAI Ethics, Zack Beining with Oscars Behind the Scenes
Ann Skeet on OpenAI Ethics, Zack Beining with Oscars Behind the Scenes  
Podcast: Rich Valdés America At Night
Published On: Tue Mar 17 2026
Description: On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Ann Skeet, Senior Director of Leadership Ethics at Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center, discussed the ethical debate surrounding OpenAI’s reported push to allow more explicit content, examining the broader implications for AI governance, user safety, and corporate responsibility. Later, Zack Beining, America at Night’s Oscar correspondent, took listeners behind the scenes of the Academy Awards, sharing firsthand insight from his work as a seat filler, red carpet escort, and backstage presence — offering a unique look at how Hollywood’s biggest night really operates beyond the cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices