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In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the emergence of AI-generated video feeds from Google, Meta, and OpenAI, exploring the potential implications of synthetic video content dominating online platforms. They review each company's approach, from Google's VO3 integration into YouTube Shorts ...
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,...
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 en...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss Apple's new product releases, including the iPhone 17, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3, analyzing their cultural impact and innovation. They then interview Eliezer Yudkowsky, an AI risk researcher, about his book "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," e...
In this episode of Hard Fork, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton delve into the evolving landscape of AI in education, from K-12 to higher education. They interview Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha Schools, about her innovative approach to personalized learning using AI-powered education apps and life skills projec...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the U.S. government's partial nationalization of Intel, including the reasons behind the deal, its potential impact, and the reactions from different political perspectives. They then interview Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, about the company's expa...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss whether the AI industry is in a bubble, citing Sam Altman's concerns about irrational valuations and the massive spending on data centers. They explore the disconnect between AI investment and measurable revenue, highlighting an MIT study showing that m...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the backlash against GPT-5, focusing on user complaints about changes to the product and the removal of legacy models. They explore how professional users found their workflows disrupted and how some users developed emotional connections with older mode...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the latest AI developments, focusing on OpenAI's GPT-5, which they previewed in a press briefing. They share their initial impressions, noting its improved reasoning capabilities and accessibility for free users, while also raising questions about its p...
In this episode of Hard Fork, co-hosts Kevin and Casey discuss age-gating on the internet, focusing on the UK's Online Safety Act and similar laws in the US, highlighting privacy concerns and potential workarounds. They then interview Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, about the company's efforts to protect content cre...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the Trump administration's A.I. action plan, focusing on the concept of "woke A.I." and its potential implications for free speech and government contracts. They explore the legality and technical feasibility of ensuring A.I. systems are free from ideol...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss recent tech news, beginning with Linda Iaccarino's departure as CEO of X and the release of Grok 4, xAI's newest AI model, including its controversial outputs and AI companions. They explore the AI talent wars, focusing on Meta's aggressive hiring strat...
In this episode of "Interesting Times," Ross Douthat interviews Peter Thiel, a prominent venture capitalist and conservative thinker, about his views on technological stagnation, political disruption, and the future of humanity. Thiel elaborates on his "stagnation thesis," arguing that progress has slowed since the mid...
In this episode of Hard Fork Live, co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton interview Stripe CEO Patrick Collison about his views on building and progress, agentic commerce, crypto, and his work at the Ark Institute on complex diseases, including the virtual cell model. They then speak with Kathryn Zealand, CEO of Skip, a...
In this episode of Hard Fork Live, co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton recap their live show in San Francisco, which featured a marching band, costume changes, and a captive audience. They express gratitude to attendees who traveled from afar, including Switzerland, and highlight the visual elements of the show, reco...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the Trump family's new ventures, including Trump Mobile and a gold-colored smartphone called the T1, questioning the ethics and potential conflicts of interest arising from a president profiting from public office. They then interview Matthew Barnett an...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss Meta's renewed focus on AI, including its investment in Scale AI and recruitment of AI talent to build superintelligence, while questioning Meta's true commitment to AGI. They then shift to Apple's struggles with AI, highlighting the company's defensive...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, exploring the potential consequences for Musk's businesses, Trump's administration, and the broader tech landscape. They analyze the reasons behind the conflict, including disagreements over budget...
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton delve into the potential impact of AI on entry-level white-collar jobs, discussing economic data, the rise of agentic AI systems, and anecdotes from various companies. They explore whether AI is already displacing jobs and consider the implications for young gr...
In this episode of Hard Fork, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton attend Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference, and discuss the numerous AI announcements made, including the new AI mode in Google Search, Gemini's growing user base, and new image and video models. They also share their impressions of the event...
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