In this episode of the Hard Fork podcast, the hosts explore what a second presidential term for Donald Trump could mean for the tech industry. They discuss potential partnerships between Trump and tech leaders like Elon Musk, and predict a shift towards more crypto-friendly regulations. The conversation also touches on the surprising accuracy of prediction markets in forecasting election results. Additionally, they examine how major tech CEOs might respond to Trump's victory, suggesting that most companies will face less antitrust scrutiny, with Google being the exception. Lastly, they share insights from a New York Times journalist who let AI make her life choices for a week, revealing both the benefits and limitations of AI assistance.
