The Decoded Podcast

Why Silicon Valley is watching Brazil’s election, David Shor on AI bubble

Peter Thiel criticizes Trump policy in exclusive recordings

Peter Thiel’s recent private lectures reveal a complex, shifting perspective on the Trump administration and the trajectory of American politics. While maintaining support for Vice President JD Vance, Thiel openly criticizes the administration’s war in Iran, signaling a departure from traditional party alignment. He ex...

The vibe shift comes for Bitcoin’s bad boys

Sergey Brin’s huge spending spree to defeat the billionaire tax

The tech industry is GOP-coded

Is Europe struggling with an AI identity crisis?

Microsoft’s president warns the White House

The Trump administration’s recent suspension of Microsoft’s high-skilled immigration program threatens the future of the U.S. tech economy, as foreign-born talent remains essential for innovation and long-term pension fund stability. Microsoft President Brad Smith argues that the administration’s focus on raw numbers i...

Are Wall Street vibes shifting on AI?

Major US banks are signaling that while AI investment remains a net positive, significant leverage and high interest rates introduce potential vulnerabilities. These infrastructure expenditures, comparable in scale to historical telecom and railroad build-outs, raise questions about long-term economic impact and the ri...

Dems widen war on AI

The donation Ron Conway regrets, Anthropic's AI models go rogue (again)

The rise of the AI anxiety index

The intersection of artificial intelligence, financial regulation, and immigration policy defines the current landscape for major technology firms. SoFi CEO Anthony Noto highlights the necessity for businesses to navigate a lack of formal AI governance while maintaining operational durability, specifically cautioning a...

What’s in Peter Thiel’s new Antichrist lecture?

Peter Thiel’s recent lecture series in Nashville frames AI regulation through the lens of the Antichrist, reflecting an unconventional philosophy that links government overreach to apocalyptic outcomes. Thiel critiques figures like Pope Francis and effective altruists, arguing that their warnings about AI serve ulterio...

Inside AI safety's hottest club

AI safety and policy dominate the current political landscape as industry leaders and lawmakers grapple with the technology's rapid evolution. At the exclusive "The Curve" conference in Berkeley, attendees debated the urgent need for frontier safety regulation and third-party auditing, though consensus on economic disp...

AI industry reacts to Sam Altman's comments, AI leaders testify in New York City

OpenAI faces a growing divide between accelerationists pushing for rapid technological growth and safety advocates concerned about long-term risks. This tension manifests in shifting political landscapes, evidenced by the recent withdrawal of significant financial backing from pro-AI political action committees. Simult...

Sam Altman on rogue AI, Anthropic, and getting money out of politics

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses the company's approach to AI safety, emphasizing a pragmatic middle ground between unchecked acceleration and restrictive, centralized control. While supporting voluntary safety agreements, Altman argues that the industry must accept some level of risk to preserve human agency and democr...

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