Charlie Kirk and Online Rage + Inside Trump’s Chip Flip + This Week in A.I.

In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose delve into the intersection of internet platforms and real-world violence, focusing on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the pervasive culture of online rage. They discuss how individuals exploit platform policies to create borderline content that drives engagement and polarization. The hosts also examine the Trump administration's dealings with cryptocurrency and AI technology, featuring an interview with David Yaffe-Bellany about potential conflicts of interest and ethical concerns. Finally, they cover the week's AI news, including Business Insider's use of AI for article drafts, Penske's lawsuit against Google, Albania's AI minister, and new reports from OpenAI and Anthropic on chatbot usage.