The Great A.I. Build-Out + H-1B Visa Chaos + TikTok Braces for the Rapture

In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the significant investments being made in AI infrastructure, questioning whether the AI boom is turning into a bubble, and the implications of Nvidia's $100 billion deal with OpenAI. They also delve into the chaos surrounding President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee for H-1B workers, with immigration expert Jeremy Neufeld providing insights on how these changes could impact the tech industry and the U.S. economy. Finally, they explore the recent TikTok trend involving predictions of the rapture, examining the phenomenon's spread and cultural impact.