“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
This podcast episode explores various topics, including the impact of AI-generated text on the internet, potential consequences of using AI-generated content to train future AI models, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's ongoing feud, Zuckerberg's recent physical transformation and newfound love for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, th...
This podcast episode explores the dynamic changes in the advertising industry, examines the impact of AI on different aspects, and discusses the debates surrounding remote work in tech companies, particularly focusing on the return-to-office trend. The discussions highlight the hype around AI's transformative potential...
This podcast episode delves into the current state of trust and safety on social media platforms, exploring the challenges faced by platforms in maintaining online safety. The discussion encompasses topics such as the decline in investment, the impact of political factors, the proliferation of CSAM, and the need for co...
This podcast explores the new Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that revolutionizes computing and entertainment. The headset offers a large, immersive screen, portability, and EyeSight feature, making it ideal for productivity and social interaction. However, its success depends on its acceptance and integratio...
This podcast episode discusses the growing concern among AI experts about the potential existential risk posed by AI technology, the ongoing debate surrounding the capabilities and limitations of AI chatbots, the complexities of AI risks and the need to address both short-term and long-term concerns, the ethical implic...
Exploration about the risks of social media for young people, AI safety, existential threats, doomsday scenarios, advanced AI systems, and the obsolescence regime. Also includes discussions on Buzzfeed's use of AI in recipe recommendations, Twitter bugs, Uber and Waymo's surprising partnership in autonomous driving, an...
This podcast episode delves into the topic of AI regulation and its impact on society. It begins with a discussion of the recent Senate hearing on AI regulation, where experts and policymakers explored the potential risks and benefits of AI technology. The episode also examines the testimony of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenA...
This podcast episode centers around Google's latest technological advancements showcased at their annual developer conference, Google I.O., including generative AI in Google search, Project Starline, and self-driving car developments.
This podcast episode delves into the emerging social media platform, Blue Sky, exploring its features, challenges, and potential impact on the social media landscape, covering topics such as decentralized social networks, content moderation, user experience, and the future of Twitter.
This podcast episode explores the ethical and legal challenges arising from AI's involvement in various industries, such as music, politics, journalism, and digital media. It delves into the complexities of copyright laws and intellectual property rights and discusses the risks and opportunities of AI's integration int...
This podcast episode centers around the significance of semiconductors in geopolitics, exploring their role in everything from military power to artificial intelligence. Geopolitical tensions, especially those between the US and China, are highlighted, emphasizing the concerns and strategies related to semiconductor do...
This podcast episode delves into a wide range of topics, including the recent leak of classified military intelligence documents on Discord, the implications of Elon Musk's leadership at Twitter, and the growing advancements in artificial intelligence, such as the creation of generative agents and autonomous agents pow...
This podcast episode explores the current state of AI, the potential impacts it may have on various aspects of society, and the beliefs and motivations of the people behind AI development. It also discusses the challenges associated with AI, such as managing emergent behavior and internal model creation, addressing pot...
This podcast episode delves into Google's efforts in generative AI, particularly focusing on the launch of Bard and its challenges amidst the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The speakers discuss the potential of generative AI tools like Bard to transform Google products, while exploring the ongoing race for AI dominance...
This podcast episode discusses the potential and limitations of Bard, Google's new AI, its possible implications for our interaction with technology, the creative uses of generative AI in various fields, and the significance of AI algorithms in shaping our decision-making.
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