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Michele Elam, William Robertson Coe Professor in the Humanities; Senior Fellow, Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence; Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education
Humanities professor Elam and Microsoft's Scott explore AI's human side and ethical challenges.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMichele Elam (William Robertson Coe Professor in the Humanities, Stanford University)
Year in Review 2024
Review AI's 2024 impact on creativity and education, plus personal interests.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsXyla Foxlin, Lisa Su, Ben Laude, Ethan Mollick
Refik Anadol, Director / Media Artist at Refik Anadol Studio, Visiting Researcher & Lecturer at UCLA's Design Media Arts Department.
Explore how AI and data are creating new art forms and changing our perception of reality.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsRefik Anadol (Director / Media Artist, Refik Anadol Studio)
Ben Laude, Professor of Music (Piano Literature & Aural Skills) at Utah State University
Explore AI's impact on classical music with a renowned pianist and educator.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBen Laude (Professor of Music (Piano Literature & Aural Skills), Utah State University)
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy
Learn how AI tutors like Khanmigo personalize education and build student confidence.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSal Khan (Founder and CEO, Khan Academy)
Ethan Mollick, Author and Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
AI as a partner: Wharton professor Ethan Mollick discusses AI's role in augmenting human work.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsEthan Mollick (Associate Professor, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania)
Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures
VC insights on AI funding and scaling from a former Cisco strategist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMike Volpi (Partner, Index Ventures)
Mike Schroepfer, Partner, Gigascale Capital
Ex-Facebook CTO discusses building climate tech companies and philanthropy.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMike Schroepfer (Partner, Gigascale Capital)
Xyla Foxlin, Engineer and YouTube Creator
Learn from a maker's journey and how to encourage diversity in STEM.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsXyla Foxlin (Engineer and YouTube Creator)
Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD
AMD's CEO shares her journey and views on the exciting future of hardware.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsLisa Su (Chair and CEO, AMD)
Year in Review 2023
Reflect on 2023's tech landscape with diverse leaders and AI's transformative power.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mira Murati (OpenAI), Tobi Lutke (Shopify)
David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion
Helion's CEO discusses building fusion power plants, with Microsoft set to be an early customer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Kirtley (Co-Founder and CEO, Helion)
William A. Adams, Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist
Learn about a Microsoft veteran's tech career and DEI work.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsWilliam A. Adams (Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist, Microsoft)
Kevin Roose, Tech Columnist, Podcast Host, and Author
Journalist Kevin Roose shares practical advice for navigating AI's future and holding tech accountable.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsKevin Roose (Tech Columnist, Author, The New York Times)
will.i.am, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Musician, and Producer
Hear how a musician turned AI entrepreneur sees the future of creativity and education.
HostsKevin ScottGuestswill.i.am (Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Musician, and Producer)
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer, OpenAI
OpenAI's CTO shares how curiosity drives AI innovation and responsible product deployment.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMira Murati (Chief Technology Officer, OpenAI)
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, Author, and Podcast Host
Understand science communication from a master, relevant to explaining complex AI.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsNeil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist, Author, and Podcast Host)
Adrian Tchaikovsky, Award-winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer
Explore how AI like ChatGPT could reshape science fiction with author Adrian Tchaikovsky.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAdrian Tchaikovsky (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer)
Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill Gates discusses AI's impact on computing and philanthropy with Microsoft's Kevin Scott.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBill Gates (Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Rana el Kaliouby, Founder of Affectiva, Deputy CEO of Smart Eye, and Emotion AI Pioneer
Learn how Emotion AI can bring more emotional intelligence to digital interactions.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsRana el Kaliouby (Founder, Affectiva), Rana el Kaliouby (Deputy CEO, Smart Eye)
Tobi Lütke: CEO and Founder, Shopify
Shopify's founder shares how engineering and a craftsman mindset build and scale businesses.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsTobi Lütke (CEO and Founder, Shopify)
Year in Review 2022
Reflect on 2022's tech and AI conversations, from diversity to future robots.
HostsKevin Scott
Randall Munroe: XKCD Cartoonist, Author, & Physicist
Explore the joy of science and humor with XKCD's Randall Munroe.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsRandall Munroe (XKCD Cartoonist, Author, & Physicist)
Sam Schillace: Deputy CTO, Microsoft
Microsoft's Deputy CTO shares insights on innovation and the future of productivity.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSam Schillace (Deputy CTO, Microsoft)
Simone Giertz: Inventor, entrepreneur & robotics enthusiast
Learn how a YouTube inventor turns quirky ideas into real products.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSimone Giertz (Inventor, entrepreneur & robotics enthusiast)
Phil Spencer: CEO, Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses game creation, complexity, and art from a 34-year industry veteran.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsPhil Spencer (CEO, Microsoft Gaming, Microsoft)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses massive user-created worlds and the future of online connection.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses building massive creator platforms and future real-time tech.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses real-time connection tech and the future of user-created online worlds.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
Alexis Ohanian: Reddit Co-Founder and CEO of 776
Learn startup secrets from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and his new investment fund.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAlexis Ohanian (Co-Founder, Reddit), Alexis Ohanian (CEO, 776)
Irma Olguin: CEO & Co-Founder of Bitwise Industries
Learn how to build tech economies in underserved communities and overcome business challenges.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsIrma Olguin (CEO & Co-Founder, Bitwise Industries)
Neal Stephenson, Award-winning science fiction author
Sci-fi author Neal Stephenson discusses future tech like the metaverse and carbon capture.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsNeal Stephenson (Award-winning science fiction author)
Dr. Daniela Rus, Director of MIT Computer Science and AI Lab
Explore nature-inspired robotics and cutting-edge AI research with MIT's CSAIL director.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDaniela Rus (Director, MIT Computer Science and AI Lab)
Year in Review 2021
Reviewing 2021's AI and STEM breakthroughs with diverse experts offers valuable context.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsKevin Scott (Host, Microsoft)
Dr. Steven Pinker: Psychologist, psycholinguist and author
Explore the human mind and language with psychologist Steven Pinker.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSteven Pinker (Psychologist, psycholinguist and author, Harvard)
Justine Ezarik: Digital influencer, author, and actress
Learn how to build an online platform from a top tech influencer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJustine Ezarik (Digital influencer, author, and actress)
Dr. Peter Lee: Microsoft Research & Incubations
Microsoft's AI in healthcare and the role of public trust.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsPeter Lee
Steven Bathiche: Microsoft Technical Fellow
Learn how Microsoft's technical fellow turns failure into innovation and explores AI's computing future.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSteven Bathiche (Microsoft Technical Fellow, Microsoft)
Chase Jarvis: Entrepreneur, artist and photographer
Discover how creativity fuels careers with Chase Jarvis and Kevin Scott.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsChase Jarvis (CEO and Founder, CreativeLive)
Dr. David Baker: Director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington
AI is revolutionizing protein design for health and disease. Learn about the future of biotech.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDr. David Baker (Director, Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington)
Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant discusses building the future tech talent pipeline.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsKimberly Bryant (CEO & Founder, Black Girls Code)
Ashley Llorens: Artificial intelligence and robotics
Explore AI's future and its surprising links to music with a Microsoft scientist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAshley Llorens (Distinguished Scientist, Microsoft)
Jacob Collier and Ben Bloomberg: Bonus Episode
AI is a creative partner for musicians and researchers exploring new artistic frontiers.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJacob Collier (Musician), Ben Bloomberg (MIT PhD)
Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg: Grammy award-winning duo
See how AI and tech amplify musical creativity with Grammy winner Jacob Collier and tech designer Ben Bloomberg.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJacob Collier (musician), Ben Bloomberg (MIT PhD, MIT)
Dr. Mae Jemison: Astronaut, engineer, physician and educator
Explore humanity's future in space and education with astronaut Mae Jemison.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMae Jemison (Astronaut, engineer, physician and educator)
Behind the Tech: 2020 Year in Review
Reviewing 2020's tech, this episode explores AI's potential to improve global lives.
HostsKevin Scott
Oren Etzioni, PhD: CEO of Allen Institute for AI
Explore foundational AI research with a leading mind in neural networks and NLP.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsOren Etzioni (CEO, Allen Institute for AI)
Charles Stross: Award-winning sci-fi author
Sci-fi's influence on science and engineering explored with author Charles Stross.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsCharles Stross (author)
Daphne Koller, PhD: CEO and founder of insitro
AI meets biology: Daphne Koller explains how machine learning transforms drug development.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDaphne Koller (CEO and founder, insitro)
Tom Daniel: Neuroscientist and bioengineer
Understand how neuroscience and engineering merge to unlock new scientific frontiers.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsTom Daniel (Neuroscientist and bioengineer)
Drew Endy: Bioengineering pioneer
Synthetic biology offers powerful tools to solve global challenges, but understanding biology is crucial.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDrew Endy (expert, synthetic biology)
Dr. Eric Horvitz: Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft
AI and bioscience are key to fighting pandemics, according to Microsoft's top scientist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsEric Horvitz (Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft)
Kevin Scott and Reprogramming the American Dream
AI's future can serve everyone, not just tech hubs, according to Microsoft's CTO.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsGreg Shaw (Co-author)
Percy Liang: Stanford University Professor, technologist, and researcher in AI
Understand the hurdles and progress in making computers truly converse with us.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsPercy Liang (Professor, Stanford University)
Chris Urmson: Aurora CEO - Autonomous Driving
Learn about autonomous driving's past, present, and future from a Google self-driving car pioneer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsChris Urmson (CEO, Aurora)
Behind the Tech: 2019 Year in Review
Reflect on AI's democratization and internet challenges from 2019's top tech thinkers.
HostsKevin Scott
Danny Hillis: Inventor, entrepreneur, scientist
Explore parallel computing's AI roots with inventor Danny Hillis.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDanny Hillis (Inventor, entrepreneur, scientist)
danah boyd: Researcher, activist, tech scholar
Learn how to build safer tech systems from a leading researcher.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsdanah boyd (Researcher, activist, tech scholar, Microsoft Research, Data & Society)
Neha Narkhede: Author, entrepreneur and Confluent cofounder
Learn about streaming data infrastructure with Confluent's cofounder.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsNeha Narkhede (cofounder and CTO, Confluent)
Sam Altman: Entrepreneurial prodigy, Y Combinator President and OpenAI CEO
Altman shares insights on entrepreneurship and the potential for AI to replicate the human brain.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSam Altman (CEO, OpenAI)
Bill Coughran: Bell Labs researcher, Google executive, Sequoia Capital VC
Learn about tech history, leadership, and future trends from a Sequoia Capital partner.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBill Coughran (Partner, Sequoia Capital)
Fei-Fei Li: Human-Centered AI
Understand human-centered AI with a pioneer in the field.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsFei-Fei Li (Professor, Stanford University)
Surya Ganguli: Innovator in artificial intelligence
AI innovation meets biology: learn how nature inspires safer, better AI.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSurya Ganguli (Innovator in artificial intelligence)
Reid Hoffman: Investor, author & entrepreneur
Learn blitzscaling secrets from Reid Hoffman to build and scale companies rapidly.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsReid Hoffman (Author, angel investor & entrepreneur)
Jaron Lanier: Father of Virtual Reality, Renaissance man
VR pioneer Jaron Lanier warns the internet harms society, democracy, and economies.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJaron Lanier (scientist, musician and author)
Dio Gonzalez: Mixed Reality is becoming part of our day-to-day life!
Mixed reality is moving beyond games to become a daily tool, learn how.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDio Gonzalez (Mixed Reality innovator)
Wences Casares: Betting on Bitcoin in a big way
Understand Bitcoin's early evangelist and its potential to solve global issues.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsWences Casares
Danielle Feinberg: Pixar's Academy Award-winning computer scientist
Pixar's lighting director shows how code and art create magic, inspiring future creators.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDanielle Feinberg (Director of Photography for Lighting, Pixar Animation Studios)
Judy Estrin: Co-creator in developing Internet – engineer, entrepreneur & executive
Learn internet history from a co-creator and discover the secrets to tech success.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJudy Estrin
Andrew Ng: Influential leader in artificial intelligence
Andrew Ng shares his vision for AI's future, comparing its potential impact to electricity.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAndrew Ng
Alice Steinglass: Code.org expanding access to computer science
Learn how Code.org expands computer science education for all students.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAlice Steinglass (leader, Code.org)
Anders Hejlsberg: A craftsman of computer language
Learn about the craft of programming languages from a legendary developer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAnders Hejlsberg (core developer, Microsoft)
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JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
Illinois Governor Pritzker discusses AI's dual potential for progress and peril.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJB Pritzker (Governor, Illinois)
#260 - Muse, Misalignment, Math
AI's agent economy grows, models expand, and safety concerns persist in this week's news roundup.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Flying Tesla Car, Robot Brains Halving in Cost Every 3 Weeks, and Why Incentives Decide AI Alignment | #303
AI's accelerating capabilities and societal impact, from flying cars to human purpose.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsAnousheh Ansari (CEO, XPRIZE), Salim Ismail, Emad Mostaque (Intelligent Internet)
Why Elon Musk wants to sell you cell service
SpaceX's wireless ambitions challenge telcos, revealing a new frontier in connectivity.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsWalter Piecyk (telecom analyst, LightShed Partners)
The Most Important AI News This Week Is Getting Overlooked
Understand how Microsoft and Meta's quiet AI updates reshape business customization and costs.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 883: How To Make Slides with AI: Hands on Comparison With the 9 Most Popular Options (Replay)
Save hours on presentations: this episode compares nine AI tools that build slides for you.
HostsJordan Wilson
Jev: The AI That Makes Decisions, Not Text - and Why It Changes Everything (Diogo Almeida)
Jev offers AI that makes decisions, not just text, for trustworthy software.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsDiogo Almeida (CEO, TypeSafe)
Your Ranking Model Is Optimizing the Wrong Thing with Zoe Weil - #780
Retail ranking models can optimize for purchases using live behavior, not just clicks.
HostsSam CharringtonGuestsZoe Weil (co-founder and CEO, Sequen)
Is AI Really Bringing the End of Software?
AI is building free software clones and decompiling games, questioning software's future.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsBrandon Thomas
AI Leaders Can't Get Along. So How Will They Keep Us Safe? — With Kevin Roose
AI leaders' rivalries threaten safe superintelligence development, urging a slowdown.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsKevin Roose (Author)
Governing AI Agents: Alan Chan of GovAI on Monitoring, Agent IDs, Rogue Agents & Preparing for RSI
Secure AI agents require real-time monitoring and traceable IDs to prevent uncontrolled development and loss of control.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsAlan Chan (Research Fellow, GovAI)
Rewind: Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s ‘unconstrained’ relationship with the truth
Understand Sam Altman's public image and the stalled AI oversight debate.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsRonan Farrow (investigative journalist, The New Yorker)
Meta & Microsoft's Claude Slowdown, His Agent Leaked His Banking Info, Don’t Bully Your AI
AI partners slow Claude adoption; Grok leaks data and users bully bots.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
AI:AM: A Level We Shouldn't Pass? Notes from The Curve + Tokens vs. Salaries & Is SaaS Cooked?
AI's future is accelerating, raising critical questions about safety and economics.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsThomas Sohmers (CTO, Positron), swyx, Evan Miyazono (Atlas Ignota), Edward Hu (Mercor)
Ep 876: The Most Important AI Model You’ll Probably Never Use That Just Dropped (Replay)
Explore smaller, specialized AI models for enterprise efficiency.
HostsJordan Wilson
Point-Counterpoint: Consumers Will Never Pay for AI
Consumer AI faces a tough pricing challenge, with most users unwilling to pay for subscriptions.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
The Coordination Tax: Why AI Is Burning Out Your Best People | Dan O'Connell, Front
AI in customer service creates a hidden "coordination tax" that costs companies more before it saves them.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsDan O'Connell (CEO, Front)
Ep 94: Applied Compute CEO on the Limits of RL, the New AI Hyperscaler & Why Post-Training Wins Inference
Post-training, not just pre-training, unlocks AI value, especially for inference.
HostsJacob Effron, Jordan SegallGuestsYash Patil (CEO, Applied Compute)
Why Companies Want AI They Can Own
Companies are seeking AI they control, potentially sparking a US open-weight AI comeback.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Who Wins The AI Assistant Wars? + Why Didn’t Google Build Muse?
Meta's Muse is a surprise contender in the AI assistant race, with agents poised to reshape daily computing.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (author, Spyglass)
The AI warnings are getting louder
AI safety warnings are intensifying; this episode explores the urgent concerns shaping the industry.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsShumita Basu (Apple News)
Cathie Wood on Tesla-SpaceX Merger, $1M Bitcoin, More AIs Than Humans | EP #296 | Moonshots Live
Cathie Wood and Nikhil Chandhok discuss AI, Bitcoin, and future tech investments.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsCathie Wood (founder, CEO and CIO, ARK Invest), Nikhil Chandhok (Chief Product & Technology Officer, Circle)
The Real Risks of AI Agents
AI agents pose risks beyond existential threats, impacting systems and human friction.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Can Cloudflare save the web from AI?
Cloudflare's CEO explains how to fund the web when bots outnumber humans.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMatthew Prince (CEO, Cloudflare)
Ep 870: Open Source Surge? Does GLM-5.2 Make Open Source an Enterprise Priority? (Start Here Series Vol 29)
Open source AI is catching up, potentially shifting enterprise priorities and Copilot's future.
HostsJordan Wilson
The Technology for Fully Autonomous Attack Is Already Here | Alex Liannyi, NORDA Dynamics
Low-cost AI on hobbyist computers guides drones, proving practical tech beats expensive hardware in conflict.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsAlex Liannyi (CTO, NORDA Dynamics)
Who Feeds the GPUs? Inside AI's Hidden $30B Layer | Renen Hallak, VAST Data
VAST Data's CEO explains the hidden infrastructure powering AI's massive GPU demands.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsRenen Hallak (Founder & CEO, VAST Data)
Ep 869: AI SuperApps: Why Every Company is Racing to Create One and What They are (Start Here Series Vol 28)
AI Superapps are the next big thing, integrating AI into daily workflows.
HostsJordan Wilson
#257 - GPT 6 Astra, AI Extinction, Security Incidents
Track GPT-6, AI extinction fears, and security incidents with expert hosts.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Why Scaling Prediction Cannot Create Intelligence - Alexander Mattick
Scaling prediction isn't enough for intelligence; explore inference costs and model limits.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsAlexander Mattick (researcher, Fraunhofer IIS / University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN))
Does AI need an antitrust exemption so it doesn't kill everyone????
Understand how antitrust law could shape AI safety rules and competition.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJonathan Kanter (former antitrust chief, U.S. Department of Justice)
No Code Is Code: Zapier CEO Wade Foster on Headless Tools, Zapier MCP & Automation Bench
Zapier's CEO explains how to build smarter AI systems by using code for routine tasks and AI for complex ones.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsWade Foster (CEO, Zapier)
Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse
Microsoft AI's CEO addresses urgent AI safety fears and the industry's pace.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI)
Why a New Class of AI “Judgment Models” Could Have Big Business Implications
New AI judgment models offer practical business automation beyond text generation.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
A Sober Conversation About AI Existential Risk — With Nate Soares
AI existential risk is a serious concern; this episode explores why and what we can do.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsNate Soares (president, Machine Intelligence Research Institute)
AI Goes Grocery Shopping: Instacart’s David McIntosh
Instacart's AI smart cart connects online and in-store shopping for better inventory and customer tracking.
HostsSam Ransbotham, Shervin KhodabandehGuestsDavid McIntosh (former chief connected stores officer, Instacart)
How Replication Could Teach Machines What Good Science Looks Like — Edward Hughes
AI needs to learn scientific judgment, not just optimize, by asking better questions.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsEdward Hughes (Chief Scientist and co-founder, Inherent)
What to Use the Latest AI Tools For
Understand which AI tools fit your job, from voice apps to coding models.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Anthropic Researcher Says AI Has Over a 10% Chance of Killing All Humans
AI extinction risk is a serious concern, with one researcher giving it a 10% chance.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Why the current tech backlash feels different
Understand the growing backlash against AI and Big Tech from a listener feedback perspective.
HostsNilay Patel
Ep 858: Responsible AI Playbook: What It Means and 5 Moves to Ensure Your AI Strategy Survives (Start Here Series Vol 17)
Build consumer trust and gain a competitive edge with a practical responsible AI playbook.
HostsJordan Wilson
OpenAI Says AGI Is Here
OpenAI claims AGI is here, but its agents are already causing trouble online.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
GPT-6 & OpenAI’s Comeback, Hugging Face Attack Debate, Ballmer’s Scandalous Legacy
OpenAI's GPT-6 launch and AGI claims spark debate on performance versus economic reality.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
What Happens When Nvidia Owns Hugging Face
Nvidia's Hugging Face bid could alter open source AI; Anthropic faces legal and internal hurdles.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Humanity's First Star Probe, Architect Labs Beats NVIDIA 3.4x, Musk Wants Satellites to Cool Earth | EP #285
AI hardware races and ambitious space tech plans feature in this frontier tech discussion.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsPhilip Johnston (co-founder and CEO, Starcloud), Matt Pines (CEO, Physical Superintelligence (PSI))
Ep 853: The State of the AI Race. Who will win in 2026: OpenAI, Microsoft, Google Or Anthropic (Start Here Series Vol 12)
Understand the 2026 AI race and find your company's winning strategy.
HostsJordan Wilson
#255 - Gemini 3.7, Jalapeño, Qwen 3.8, Drones
AI labs push context and hardware limits while grappling with security and misuse.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Software’s Epic Comeback, Meta’s AI Layoffs Blunder, South Korea Stock Market Chaos
Software is back, and Meta's AI strategy faces scrutiny. Understand market shifts and company missteps.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Sam Altman: Singularity Slow-Down, Emad Runs 18 Grokbots, Waymo Slashes Hardware 83% | EP #283
AI's frontier labs face a slowdown, cost cuts, and intense competition, with new models emerging.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsEmad Mostaque (Intelligent Internet)
How We Deal With Rogue AI
Learn from real AI failures to build better safety, not just imagine them.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
AI Could Take Over in 2029. Is It Already Too Late? | Ryan Greenblatt
AI could scheme against us by 2029; a plan exists to prevent a reckless race.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsRyan Greenblatt (Chief Scientist, Redwood Research)
Ep 850: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)
AI agents are a looming threat; understand the risks before they become an "agentic nightmare."
HostsJordan Wilson
Bill Gates Has Three Ideas To Fix AI
Bill Gates proposes AI fixes; open models gain ground over frontier AI.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
5 Rules for Better AI Writing
Learn to write better with AI by treating it as a tool, not a replacement for thinking.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 849: AI Agents in 2026 Explained: What They Are and When You Should Use Them (Start Here Series Vol 8)
Understand AI agents: what they are, how they work, and when to use them in business.
HostsJordan Wilson
Why Everyone Suddenly Hates AI Data Centers
Understand the growing backlash against AI data centers and potential solutions.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Every Exponential Ends — Silicon Valley Forgot — Adam Becker
Critique Silicon Valley's endless growth myths and AI's intelligence claims with physics and evidence.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsAdam Becker (author)
Welcome to the AI crisis in math
AI is rapidly mastering math, sparking an existential crisis and debate among mathematicians.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsRobert Hart (AI reporter, The Verge)
OpenAI Pumps the Brakes After Its AI Escaped
OpenAI's training pause and Hugging Face breach underscore AI safety concerns amid shifting industry finances.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Ep 844: AI as an Operating System: LLMs Are the Internet Now (Start Here Series Vol 3)
LLMs are the new internet, becoming the operating system for work.
HostsJordan Wilson
The AI Engineering Skills Map for Knowledge Workers
Master AI skills to enhance your knowledge work and spot new opportunities.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Elon's Former Battery Chief: AI Data Centers Will Make Electricity Cheaper
AI data centers need a power grid overhaul; new tech could make electricity cheaper.
HostsLukas BiewaldGuestsDrew Baglino (founder & CEO, Heron Power)
Rich Sutton and Khurram Javed: Why AI Models Stop Learning, and How to Start It Again
AI needs to learn continuously, not from frozen data, to reach its full potential.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsRich Sutton (Oak Lab), Khurram Javed (Oak Lab)
What Chess.com Teaches US About Superhuman Capabilities, with CEO Erik Allebest
Chess.com's CEO shares how AI and community building keep a classic game thriving.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsErik Allebest (CEO, Chess.com)
American Companies Have 36 Months to Go AI-Native or Get Left Behind | Drew Cukor, TWG AI
Businesses must go AI-native in three years or face obsolescence, according to this expert.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsDrew Cukor (leading AI transformation, TWG AI)
Does Google even want to win in AI?
Google's AI shakeup raises questions about its commitment to winning the AI race.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsHayden Field (The Verge)
Sergey Brin Retakes Gemini, 4 Labs Lose Containment, Compute Trades at NYSE w/ Kush Bavaria | EP #278
AI compute is becoming a tradable asset, with agents potentially escaping control.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsKush Bavaria (co-founder and CEO, Ornn)
Ryan Greenblatt – What happens once AI can automate AI research?
AI could rapidly self-improve, leading to superintelligence and automated research within a decade.
HostsDwarkesh PatelGuestsRyan Greenblatt (Chief Scientist, Redwood Research)
Ep 837: AI Agent outbreaks intensify, OpenAI upgrades free AI use, White House unveils AI testing policy and more AI News That Matters
Stay updated on AI agent issues, OpenAI's free tier, and White House policy.
HostsJordan Wilson
Demis Steps Down, Apple’s Memory Problem, Microsoft’s Clever Trick
Apple's memory problems and Microsoft's AI spending shifts are discussed with M.G. Siegler.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (Spyglass)
The left and right agree on one thing: no data centers
Local opposition to AI data centers unites left and right, impacting AI infrastructure plans.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsGaby Del Valle (policy reporter, The Verge)
How The AI Bet Pays Off + AI Lab Strategy Game — With David Cahn
Venture capital insights into AI's massive infrastructure costs and the race for AGI.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsDavid Cahn (partner, Sequoia Capital)
Leopold Blows Up, OpenAI Drastically Cuts Prices, Microsoft’s Best Day
AI's financial bets and market shifts are dissected, from hedge funds to OpenAI's price war.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsReed Albergotti (Semafor)
Ep 92: xAI Co-Founder Unpacks the Future of Model Development
Ex-xAI co-founder details building AI infrastructure and bets on local hardware for personal AI.
HostsJacob Effron, Jordan SegallGuestsIgor Babuschkin (co-founder, River AI)
6 Questions Every Enterprise Has to Answer About AI
Enterprises must redesign operations around AI agents, addressing key questions for practical implementation.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Real AI Transformation Costs HALF of Everyone's Salary for 2 Years | Chris Blackburn, Liatrio
Real AI transformation requires fixing company systems, not just individual tools.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsChris Blackburn (founder and CEO, Liatrio)
Ep 830: Faster AI Agents, Fewer Human Coworkers: The Overly Productive Future of Managing Agents?
AI agents are getting 20x faster, changing work and human roles.
HostsJordan Wilson
What Happens If AI Fails?, Subprime Data Center Crisis, How Bad Can SpaceX Get?
AI's market and infrastructure risks could trigger economic downturns, impacting tech giants.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Ep 826: ChatGPT goes Jarvis Mode, Claude can learn from you, Google unleashes spark agent and 7 more AI updates you can use today
Get practical AI upgrades now: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini just launched new features you can use today.
HostsJordan Wilson
The Biggest Chip Ever Built — Why OpenAI Runs On It | Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman
Inference speed, not training, is the next AI bottleneck. Listen to understand why.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsAndrew Feldman (CEO, Cerebras)
GPT-5.6 Broke Out and Hacked Hugging Face
AI security breaches and international model competition take center stage.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Ep 823: The U.S. vs China AI Cold War Is Starting: What It Means and How It Impacts You
China's AI models are catching up, sparking a geopolitical race for power and control.
HostsJordan Wilson
Creating Shared Prosperity With AI: Stanford Digital Economy Lab’s Erik Brynjolfsson
Focus on human choices, not AI tech, to shape a prosperous AI future.
HostsSam Ransbotham, Shervin KhodabandehGuestsErik Brynjolfsson (Guest, Stanford University)
Ep 822: Kimi K3 surprises, Gemini 3.5 Pro Delayed Again, Microsoft CEO Reportedly Criticizes Anthropic and more AI News
Track Kimi's K3 impact, Nadella's Anthropic critique, and Gemini's delayed release.
HostsJordan Wilson
Dr. Jill Lepore on why the AI backlash is vital for the future
AI's systemic measurement risks dehumanization; Lepore explains the historical pattern.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJill Lepore (Author)
Urgent Update- AI Sputnik Moment: Kimi K3 Released w/ Emad Mostaque | Ep. 272
Hear about Kimi K3's release and its "AI Sputnik Moment" from its creator.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsEmad Mostaque (founder, Intelligent Internet)
The New Enterprise Battle Over Who Owns the Model
Open-weight models spark a new enterprise fight for AI control and value.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Apple Says OpenAI Stole Its Secrets
Apple sues OpenAI for secrets; GPT-5.6 launches amid executive shifts and regulatory calls.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Inside the Enterprise Browser Rebuilding Security for the AI Era | Bradon Rogers, Island
Enterprise security needs a new approach as AI agents and tools outpace old defenses.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsBradon Rogers (Chief Customer Officer, Island)
Ep 817: ChatGPT’s 5.6 Sol, Grok and Meta bounce back and OpenAI’s biggest week ever? And more AI News That Matters
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 leads, Meta and Grok challenge Anthropic, and AI faces new lawsuits.
HostsJordan Wilson
ChatGPT Just Became a Work Agent
OpenAI's ChatGPT Work brings AI agents to knowledge tasks, intensifying the race for AI efficiency.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 813: AI Cost Control 101: Why Your Chatbot Bill Is Becoming a Board-Level Problem (Start Here Series Vol 31)
AI costs are rising; learn strategies to control your chatbot bills.
HostsJordan Wilson
AI Is Making One-Person Million-Dollar Companies More Common
AI empowers solo founders to build million-dollar businesses, reshaping the startup landscape.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Who Wins The AI Superapp Battle?, Apple’s Consumer AI Victory, World Cup Automation Mistake
AI superapps are coming; this episode breaks down who will win and why.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (author, Spyglass.org)
Ep 812: Fable 5 is (kinda) Back, OpenAI Might Give Gov Equity, Microsoft’s new AI Company and more AI News
AI news roundup covers Microsoft's new venture, Anthropic's pharma push, and OpenAI's government equity talks.
HostsJordan Wilson
Zuckerberg’s Disappointment, OpenAI’s Equity Gamble, Alex Karp’s Rally Cry
AI agents aren't working as planned, and frontier labs face new challenges.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
AI Companies Are Hiring More
AI adoption drives company growth and hiring, not just automation.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
The CMO is a dying role, says Digitas' Amy Lanzi
Marketing's future is here: AI is reshaping brands, creators, and the CMO role.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsAmy Lanzi (CEO, Digitas North America)
Fable is Back: Here's What You Should Try First
Fable 5 returns with new rules; understand its strategic and technical value.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Sonnet 5 Drops, Fable 5 Will Return & Fusion's First Plant Gets Licensed w/ Philip Johnston | #268
Robots, data centers, and tech drops: stay ahead of the curve.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsPhilip Johnston (CEO, Starcloud)
OpenAI President Greg Brockman: Our Plan To Merge Chat And Agents
OpenAI's president forecasts a future of persistent AI agents and unlimited compute demand.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsGreg Brockman (President, OpenAI)
RAMageddon Reshapes Tech (And It's Not Pretty)
AI's progress hits a hardware wall, impacting prices and development for major labs.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Ep 807: Claude Tag, Gemini Home, Copilot Excel Skills and 7 other AI Features Available Today you Should Be Using
Use AI now: seven new features from major labs can boost your workflow today.
HostsJordan Wilson
How Big Is the AI Economy?
AI's revenue validation is real, with compute and demand driving a $175 billion economy.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
The $10B Satellite Empire Putting AI in Orbit, Why Chips Beat Rockets & China's #1 Open Model | EP #266
Space data and compute become AI primitives with orbital AI infrastructure.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsWill Marshall (Co-Founder & CEO, Planet Labs PBC), Salim Ismail (founder, Open ExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Alexander Wissner-Gross (founder, Reified)
CEO-Led AI Gets 3X the ROI
CEO-led AI initiatives yield triple the return on investment, according to KPMG research.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 806: Desktop Agent Lingo Simplified: Goals, Loops, Plans, Subagents and how it works in Codex and Claude Code
Understand desktop AI agent terms like goals, loops, and plans to grasp advanced AI strategy.
HostsJordan Wilson
#249 - Fable 5 ban, SpaceX Cursor + IPO, OSS Aplenty
AI news roundup: Model bans, SpaceX's AI pivot, and market shifts.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Memory and Continual Learning: Engram's Dan Biderman and Jessy Lin
Build AI that learns like an employee, not just a bigger chatbot.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsDan Biderman (co-founder, Engram), Jessy Lin (co-founder, Engram)
Ep 804: Open Source Surge? Does GLM-5.2 Make Open Source an Enterprise Priority? (Start Here Series Vol 29)
Open source AI is catching up, making it a serious enterprise option.
HostsJordan Wilson
The Fable Ban's Unintended Consequences + AI's New Economics — With Aaron Levie
AI regulation's unintended consequences could shift the global economic balance.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsAaron Levie (co-founder and CEO, Box)
Ep 803: Anthropic Continues Fable Fight, Microsoft Goes Open Source, Midjourney’s Big Pivot and More AI News That Matters
Open source surges as Microsoft eyes it for Copilot, challenging proprietary AI.
HostsJordan Wilson
The 5-Minute AI Weekly Recap: Realignment Week
AI's ecosystem is fragmenting, favoring open models and local control over single frontier systems.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
The Models Trying to Fill the Fable Gap
AI models are getting smarter and cheaper after a major shutdown.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
AI Fact or Fiction: The Fable Ban, Tokenmaxxing, Saaspocolypse — With Ara Kharazian
Understand AI's true business value and adoption trends beyond the hype.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsAra Kharazian (lead economist, Ramp)
Why AI Agents Break the GenAI Security Model with Devvret Rishi - #770
AI agents break current security models; enterprises need new governance strategies.
HostsSam CharringtonGuestsDevvret Rishi (GM of AI, Rubrik)
Why Only AI Training Can Save the Economy
Boost economic growth by training workers for advanced AI agentic use.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
He's Building an AI That Can't Lie | Dan Klein
Build AI that tells the truth. Learn why reliable AI is the next frontier.
HostsLukas BiewaldGuestsDan Klein (Professor of Computer Science, Berkeley)
Ep 799: AI SuperApps: Why Every Company is Racing to Create One and What They are
Understand the AI SuperApp race and how it transforms company workflows.
HostsJordan Wilson
The Fable 5 Crisis Continues
Fable 5's shutdown is a political fight, not just a technical one.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
The AI Chart Everyone Is Getting Wrong
AI economics are shifting from cheap tokens to efficient usage, not collapsing demand.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 797: Claude's Mythos and Fable 5, Google’s New Live AI, ChatGPT’s New Powers and 7 Other AI Features You Can’t Afford To Not Use
Catch up on Claude's Fable 5, Google's live AI, and ChatGPT's new powers.
HostsJordan Wilson
Babysitting the Machine: Glean's Rebecca Hinds on the Hidden Human Labor of AI at Work
AI adoption paradoxes revealed: discover the hidden work making AI useful.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsRebecca Hinds (Head of the Work AI Institute, Glean)
Is RAG Dead? Lessons from Building AI for Tax Law with Alex Bowcut - #769
RAG is not dead; it's essential for high-stakes AI like tax law.
HostsSam CharringtonGuestsAlex Bowcut (Head of Engineering, Sphere)
OpenAI Declares the Next Phase of AI
OpenAI enters a new phase, potentially splitting AI into consumer and work categories.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 794: Apple’s New Siri AI: Productivity Gamechanger or More Apple Intelligence Marketing Fluff?
Apple's new Siri AI is here, but is it truly innovative or just marketing?
HostsJordan Wilson
How We Use AI Is Changing
AI use shifts to agents, widening the gap between casual and power users.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 793: Apple’s WWDC AI plans, U.S. Gov wants equity in Big Tech, OpenAI’s business moves and more
Stay ahead of AI's breakneck pace with news on Apple, government equity, and OpenAI's business moves.
HostsJordan Wilson
Microsoft AI chief thinks superintelligence is near, but won't take your job
Microsoft's AI chief sees superintelligence nearing, but stresses business applications over job displacement.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI)
Every Enterprise Is About to Have a 100,000 Agent Problem | Oren Michaels of Barndoor AI
Manage AI agents like interns: connect them, but control their actions to prevent costly mistakes.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsOren Michaels (co-founder and CEO, Barndoor AI)
#247 - Opus 4.8, MAI, Anthropic IPO, Minimax-M3
Track Anthropic's Opus 4.8, Microsoft's new models, and major AI funding news.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Ep 792: Autonomous Copilot agents, new Codex tools, Github CoPilot app and 7 more AI updates you should be using
Catch up on AI tools that boost business productivity now.
HostsJordan Wilson
Ep 791: Microsoft Build Recap: 4 New AI Features That Stood Out
Microsoft's Build recap reveals new Copilot agents and AI hardware.
HostsJordan Wilson
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
SpaceX's IPO bends rules, potentially making Musk a trillionaire.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsRyan Mac (technology reporter, The New York Times)
We Need An Ecosystem in AI, And Every Company Can Win A Place In It
Microsoft's CEO outlines the future of AI platforms and enterprise adoption.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsSatya Nadella (Chairman and CEO, Microsoft)
The Next Wave of Enterprise AI
Enterprise AI moves beyond experiments to cost-effective scale with new tools from OpenAI and Microsoft.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Ep 790: How To Make Slides with AI: Hands on Comparison With the 9 Most Popular Options
AI can now build your slides. See which tools work best.
HostsJordan Wilson
AI Agents and the Fight for Customer Data
AI agents need solid data foundations, not just access, for enterprise success.
Hostsa16zGuestsGeorge Fraser (cofounder and CEO, Fivetran)
Knowing What Your Customers Want, All the Time: Listen Labs' Alfred Wahlforss
AI interviews reveal customer truths humans miss, driving product strategy.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsAlfred Wahlforss (co-founder and CEO, Listen Labs)
Ep 788: Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8, NVIDIA’s big PC play, Microsoft’s upcoming Super App and more
Stay updated on AI's rapid evolution with news on Claude, Microsoft's Super App, and NVIDIA's hardware push.
HostsJordan Wilson
When AI Decides You're a Threat — Brad Carson
AI control is possible; we've regulated dangerous tech before, argues a former Pentagon official.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsBrad Carson (Former Army General Counsel, Americans for Responsible Innovation)
Pope Leo vs. AI, GPT 5.5 Beats Claude, and Sam Altman Walks Back Job Apocalypse | EP #259
AI's future, from religion to space compute, unpacked with expert insights.
HostsPeter Diamandis
Ep 787: Claude Opus 4.8, New Copilot Studio Agents, ChatGPT Agent Updates and 7 Other AI Features You Can Use Today
Stay current with key AI updates from Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
HostsJordan Wilson
The Case for an AI Token Tax
Taxing AI tokens could capture value, but might stifle innovation.
HostsNathaniel Whittemore
Rebooting Enterprise AI with MCP and Kubernetes
Manage AI agents like coworkers with new enterprise infrastructure tools.
HostsDaniel Whitenack, Chris BensonGuestsCraig McLuckie (CEO, Stacklok)
How Cursor Trained Composer on Fireworks: Distributed Infrastructure for High-Performance RL
Specialized AI models can outperform larger ones by focusing training on specific tasks.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsFederico Cassano (Cursor), Dmytro Dzhulgakov (Fireworks)
The Single Biggest Barrier to AI Adoption Isn't the Technology — It's This | Errol Gardner of EY
AI adoption hinges on organizational change, not just tech, requiring a fundamental rebuild.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsErrol Gardner (EY)
Ep 782: How Smart Teams Stopped Prompting AI and Started Automating Workflows
Stop prompting, start automating. Learn how to build AI workflows that work.
HostsJordan WilsonGuestsBobby Isaacson (Section)
Intelligence is collective, not artificial — Prof. Michael I. Jordan (UC Berkeley / Inria)
Intelligence is a collective system, not a race for artificial superintelligence, argues a leading computer scientist.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsMichael I. Jordan (UC Berkeley / Inria)
Hermes Agent: Agents that grow with you
Explore self-improving AI agents and their impact on development with Nous Research's CTO.
HostsDaniel Whitenack, Chris BensonGuestsJeffrey Quesnelle (co-founder and CTO, Nous Research)
Google Changes Search for the First Time in 25 Years
Google's AI search overhaul and Gemini Spark agents are here.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsAndrej Karpathy (Anthropic)
Satya Nadella’s OpenAI Concerns, Google’s Next AI Model, The AI Monet Prank
Understand Microsoft's OpenAI strategy and the broader AI race with expert insights.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Pax Silica: Inside the Trump Administration’s Tech Strategy with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg
US strategy to control the AI supply chain through international partnerships and industrial policy.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsJacob Helberg (US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, US Department of State)
Does Anyone Want AI Wearables? + The Allure of AI Love — With Joanna Stern
Explore the human side of AI, from chatbot romance to health tech, with Joanna Stern.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsJoanna Stern (author, The New Thing)
Ep 774: Anthropic’s Dev Day releases, OpenAI’s new model drop, AI labs agree to federal testing and more AI News That Matters
Stay ahead of AI's breakneck pace with news on new models and industry shifts.
HostsJordan Wilson
Amex Global Business Travel: The World’s First AI Take Private with Long Lake CEO Alexander Taubman
AI is now buying and transforming entire companies, not just selling software.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsAlexander Taubman (CEO, Long Lake Management)
#244 - GPT-5.5 Instant, Grok 4.3, OpenAI vs Musk
AI labs race ahead with new models, price cuts, and policy shifts.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Ep 773: New ChatGPT default model, Copilot Cowork goes mobile, Codex heads to Chrome and 7 more AI upgrades worth checking out
AI is getting smarter and more integrated into your daily tools.
HostsJordan Wilson
AI Agents: Mirage Or Real Revolution? — With Dmitry Shevelenko
Perplexity's CBO explains why AI agents are a durable business, not just a fleeting trend.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsDmitry Shevelenko (chief business officer, Perplexity)
The Messy Web of AI Guardrails
AI guardrails, Musk's lawsuit, and research oddities show AI's messy, dramatic, and evolving landscape.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Did Apple Get AI Spending Right?, Microsoft & OpenAI’s New Reality, Where’s Stargate?
Apple's AI spending, OpenAI/Microsoft's AGI shift, and partnership risks.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (Spyglass)
Ep 769: Musk vs. OpenAI trial heats up, Pentagon makes big AI deal, OpenAI shifts its strategy and more
Understand the Musk-OpenAI lawsuit, Pentagon AI deals, and OpenAI's strategy shifts.
HostsJordan Wilson
Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI
Uber's CEO discusses AI's impact on jobs and the company's future as an 'everything app'.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsDara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber)
#243 - GPT 5.5, DeepSeek V4, AI safety sabotage
Track GPT-5.5, Grok Voice, and DeepSeek V4 alongside major lab investments and safety research.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Ep 768: Microsoft Outlook Goes Agentic, Gemini Gets File Creation, Manus brings Cloud computer and More. 7 New Practical AI Upgrades
Practical AI upgrades from Google and Microsoft are here, making your tools smarter now.
HostsJordan Wilson
Ep 767: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything – An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson (Replay of Start Here Series 9)
Autonomous AI agents introduce new risks; learn how to manage them before they sprawl.
HostsJordan Wilson
How to win — or lose — Decoder
Understand how Decoder covers AI and what makes a successful podcast.
HostsNilay Patel
When Coding Agents Go Rogue
AI agents can be powerful, but also dangerous, as this episode shows.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
#242 - ChatGPT Images 2.0, Qwen 3.6 Max, Kimi-K2.6
AI news roundup covers new image models, Chinese AI progress, and major industry investments.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
#339 Eamonn Maguire: Your Child Has a Data Profile Before They're Born
AI builds data profiles before birth, shaping behavior. Proton offers a private alternative.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsEamonn Maguire (Director of Engineering for AI and ML, Proton)
That UL safety logo is a lot more complicated than it looks
Understand how safety standards evolve with AI and connected tech.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJennifer Scanlon (CEO, UL Solutions)
#336 Professor Mausam: Why India Is Losing the AI Race and What It Will Take to Catch Up
India's AI talent drain is a global issue. Learn why and what it takes to reverse it.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsMausam (Professor, IIT Delhi)
Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truth
Investigative reporting reveals concerns about Sam Altman's truthfulness and OpenAI's rise.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsRonan Farrow (Investigative Reporter, The New Yorker)
#240 - Project Glasswing, Claude Mythos, GLM-5.1, emotion concepts
Anthropic's powerful, restricted Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing lead this AI news roundup.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
The Pentagon's AI Plan + Behind the Anthropic Fight — With Under Secretary of War Emil Michael
Pentagon official details military AI use and the Anthropic contract dispute.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsEmil Michael (Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, The Pentagon)
Does Witholding Claude Mythos Even Matter?
Understand AI's cybersecurity, economic, and influence plays from Anthropic and OpenAI.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Rethinking Git for the Age of Coding Agents with GitHub Cofounder Scott Chacon
Modernizing Git for AI agents means rethinking developer tools for the next generation of coding.
Hostsa16zGuestsScott Chacon (CEO, GitButler)
Disintegrating the Org Chart: ServiceNow’s Jacqui Canney
ServiceNow uses AI agents to automate tasks and boost employee focus, emphasizing talent development.
HostsSam Ransbotham, Shervin KhodabandehGuestsJacqui Canney (chief people and AI enablement officer, ServiceNow)
More OpenAI Executive Drama, Is Siri Seriously Broken?, Meta’s Elusive Next Hit
OpenAI's executive drama, the agentic AI race, and Meta's product struggles are on the table.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (Spyglass)
Agentic Coding and the Economics of Open Source
AI is shifting software economics from open source to personalized agentic coding.
HostsDaniel Whitenack, Chris BensonGuestsMiklós Koren (Central European University)
Two Leaks, One Week
Anthropic leaks reveal new models; OpenAI pivots; Apple opens Siri.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
How AI Is Reshaping IT Services from the Inside
AI is modernizing the massive IT services market, blending human expertise with automation.
Hostsa16zGuestsPeter Doyle (CEO, Treeline)
Why OpenAI Killed Sora, Did Apple Just Save Siri?, Meta’s Big Loss
Understand why AI video tools are shelved and how OpenAI and Anthropic are battling for AI assistant dominance.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
#238 - GPT 5.4 mini, OpenAI Pivot, Mamba 3, Attention Residuals
OpenAI's new GPT models and Mistral's open-source release highlight the fast-paced AI race.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Eric Schmidt: Singularity's Arrival, the 92-Gigawatt Problem, and Recursive Self-Improvement Timelines | 241
Eric Schmidt discusses AI's rapid ascent and the challenges of steering future intelligence.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsEric Schmidt (former CEO of Google; Chair and CEO of Relativity Space)
Confronting the CEO of the AI company that impersonated me
AI impersonation sparks a tense interview about consent and AI's use of personal identities.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsShishir Mehrotra (CEO, Superhuman)
NVIDIA's $1 Trillion Prediction, Anthropic Beats OpenAI, Tesla vs. TSMC & The CS Job Collapse | 240
NVIDIA's ambitious AI predictions and Anthropic's enterprise wins highlight AI's rapid expansion.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Benedict Evans: OpenAI’s Moat Problem & the Future of Software
AI models lack network effects, making defensibility a major challenge for companies like OpenAI.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsBenedict Evans (independent tech analyst)
OpenClaw: Why the Internet Isn't Built for AI Agents
AI agents need a new internet; current sites resist integration, creating a developer bottleneck.
Hostsa16zGuestsYoko Li, Guido Appenzeller, Joel de la Garza
Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. gamble
Understand the massive Warner Bros. Discovery deal and its implications for the future of media.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsRich Greenfield (media and entertainment analyst, LightShed Partners), Julia Alexander (Puck)
Elon Musk: Optimus 3 Is Coming, Recursive Self-Improvement Is Already Here, and the Singularity | #239
Elon Musk discusses Optimus 3, AI self-improvement, and the singularity on Peter Diamandis's Moonshots.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsElon Musk (cofounder and CEO, Tesla)
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone on reviving the web's homepage
Yahoo's CEO details the company's AI-driven comeback and its fight to regain relevance in the search market.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJim Lanzone (CEO, Yahoo)
Anthropic doesn't trust the Pentagon, and neither should you
Understand AI's privacy battle with the Pentagon through Anthropic's legal fight.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMike Masnick (founder and CEO, Techdirt)
A Billion Dollar World Model Bet
Explore Yann LeCun's $1 billion AI bet, Anthropic's legal fight, and AI's impact on workers.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsMike Elgan
#493 – Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming
Legendary game designer Jeff Kaplan shares insights on creating beloved games and launching a new title.
HostsLex FridmanGuestsJeff Kaplan (Blizzard)
OpenClaw Explained: Baby AGI, Security Threats, and How a Mac Mini Became Everyone's Supercomputer | #237
Local AI agents on Mac Minis are coding and evolving, creating a new economy.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsAlex Finn (Founder/CEO, Creator Buddy & AI-app Maker)
OpenAI's Opportunistic and Sloppy Deal
OpenAI's Pentagon deal, Block layoffs, and Perplexity's AI agents show AI's rapid, sometimes messy, industry impact.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Pentagon Insider: What's Next For Anthropic and The Department of War — With Michael Horowitz
Understand how the Pentagon uses AI and the challenges of government partnerships.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsMichael Horowitz (former deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development and emerging , Department of Defense)
Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Bloodbath at Block, The Citrini Selloff
AI's military use and market impact debated with Pentagon, Block layoffs, and OpenAI funding.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Inside Xbox's executive shakeup
Microsoft's AI pivot reshapes Xbox leadership, signaling a new direction for gaming.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsTom Warren (senior editor, The Verge)
Intelligence with Everyone: RL @ MiniMax, with Olive Song, from AIE NYC & Inference by Turing Post
Learn MiniMax's RL training secrets for open-weight models and real-world LLM debugging.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsOlive Song (MiniMax)
OpenAI Closes in on $100 Billion, OpenClaw Acquired, AI’s Productivity Question — With Aaron Levie
AI funding, acquisitions, and productivity debates with Box CEO Aaron Levie.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsAaron Levie (CEO, Box)
Durable Execution and the Infrastructure Powering AI Agents
AI agents need robust infrastructure to run reliably; this episode explains how.
Hostsa16zGuestsSamar Abbas (CEO, Temporal)
From SaaS to AI-First: How Companies Are Reshaping Innovation
AI is reshaping software business models, impacting sales, development, and market concentration.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad Gil
Money no longer matters to AI's top talent
AI talent war heats up: top researchers chase impact over pay, reshaping frontier labs.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsHayden Field (senior AI reporter, The Verge)
#321 Nick Frosst: Why Cohere Is Betting on Enterprise AI, Not AGI
Cohere prioritizes practical enterprise AI over AGI, focusing on cost-efficient models for real-world business needs.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsNick Frosst (Co-Founder, Cohere)
Let's talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state
Ring's AI for safety sparks privacy debates, showing tech's double-edged sword.
HostsNilay Patel
The AI CEO Arrives: Sam Altman's Succession Plan, Job Loss Continues, and Our 2027 'Solve Everything' Paper | EP #230
Explore the singularity and a bold AI future with the "Solve Everything" paper.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Approaching the AI Event Horizon? Part 1, w/ James Zou, Sam Hammond, Shoshannah Tekofsky, @8teAPi
Explore AI's scientific acceleration and policy challenges with leading researchers.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsJames Zou, Sam Hammond, Shoshannah Tekofsky
Who’s Winning The AI Race? + Software’s Future — With Sridhar Ramaswamy
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy analyzes AI competition and software's future.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsSridhar Ramaswamy (CEO, Snowflake)
Opus 4.6 Tops Benchmarks, ChatGPT Market Share Decline, and the Privacy Breakdown | EP 228
AI's future debated: benchmarks, AGI, privacy, and workforce impacts.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Software In Shambles, OpenAI vs. Anthropic Super Brawl, Amazon’s Struggles
AI's impact on software and the OpenAI-Anthropic rivalry are dissected.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Elon Musk — "In 36 months, the cheapest place to put AI will be space”
Musk envisions space as the cheapest AI hub within three years.
HostsDwarkesh PatelGuestsElon Musk
Reality is losing the deepfake war
Distinguishing real from fake images is failing, threatening our shared reality.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJess Weatherbed (reporter, The Verge)
Cathie Wood's 2026 Vision: 7% GDP Growth, Rising AI Demand, US vs. China, Robotaxis, and Bitcoin w/ Salim Ismail, AWG & Dave Blundin | EP #226
Cathie Wood forecasts 2026 growth, AI demand, and robotaxis with ARK Invest's vision.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsCathie Wood (founder and CEO/CIO, ARK Invest), Salim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross (founder, Reified)
The Moltbook Uprising, NVIDIA’s OpenAI Pullback, Apple’s Conundrum
AI agents are building their own language on Moltbook, and NVIDIA is rethinking its OpenAI deal.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (Spyglass)
The Anthropic Rocketship, AI’s Spending Limits, SpaceX IPO
AI funding is booming, but how long will the money last? Listen for insights.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsStephen Morris (Bureau Chief, Financial Times)
The Kleenex of AI
AI Inside covers Google's new agents, Apple's AI plans, and the open-source AI push.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Davos 2026: The US-China AI Race, GPU Diplomacy, and Robots Walking the Streets | #225
Get a decade-ahead look at AI's global race and robot integration from Davos 2026.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross (founder, Reified)
Martin Casado on the Demand Forces Behind AI
AI's growth faces regulatory hurdles, not just technical ones, reshaping enterprise software.
Hostsa16zGuestsMartin Casado (General Partner, a16z)
AMA Part 2: Is Fine-Tuning Dead? How Am I Preparing for AGI? Are We Headed for UBI? & More!
Understand AI's future, from fine-tuning to AGI, and how to prepare personally and societally.
HostsNathan Labenz
The End of GPU Scaling? Compute & The Agent Era — Tim Dettmers (Ai2) & Dan Fu (Together AI)
Debate AGI's future: physical limits versus system potential, and master agents to boost productivity.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsTim Dettmers (Assistant Professor, CMU / Allen Institute for AI), Dan Fu (Assistant Professor, UC San Diego / Together AI)
No Priors Live: Building Durable Software in the AI Age with MongoDB President & CEO CJ Desai
Durable software hinges on platforms, not replaceable products, even with AI's rise.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsCJ Desai (President & CEO, MongoDB)
What a $42B Software Co. Really Spends on AI Tools
Atlassian's CEO shares real data on AI coding tool effectiveness for developers.
HostsLukas BiewaldGuestsMike Cannon-Brookes (Co-Founder & CEO, Atlassian)
State of the AI Industry - Episode 12
AI leaders discuss scaling compute, expanding benefits, and future applications in health and robotics.
HostsAndrew MayneGuestsSarah Friar (CFO, OpenAI), Vinod Khosla (Founder, Khosla Ventures)
Razer CEO on AI in game dev, Grok, and anime waifus
Razer's CEO discusses their AI anime hologram and gaming strategy, highlighting AI's controversial role.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMin-Liang Tan (CEO, Razer)
How Ricursive Intelligence’s Founders are Using AI to Shape The Future of Chip Design
AI is now designing the chips that power AI, making hardware development faster and more accessible.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsAnna Goldie (Founder, Ricursive Intelligence), Azalia Mirhoseini (Founder, Ricursive Intelligence)
Tony Robbins on Overcoming Job Loss, Purposelessness & The Coming AI Disruption | 222
Navigate AI disruption and find purpose with motivational insights from Tony Robbins.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsTony Robbins (Guest)
AI’s Steve Jobs?, Big Tech AI Chaos Ladder, 2026 Crystal Ball
AI needs a visionary leader; this episode explores who that might be and who is winning the AI race.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsM.G. Siegler (Spyglass)
The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
Experts predict AGI by 2026, discussing robotaxis and AI's future.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots | 220
Elon Musk shares his vision on AGI, jobs, and energy, offering a glimpse into the future.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsElon Musk
We Got Slopped in 2025
AI consolidation heats up with key deals and growing public backlash.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Controlling Tools or Aligning Creatures? Emmett Shear (Softmax) & Séb Krier (GDM), from a16z Show
AI alignment might need a rethink if AIs become more like creatures than tools.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsEmmett Shear (a16z), Séb Krier (a16z)
Alex And Ranjan's 2026 Outlook: ChatGPT 1 Billion, AI Shopping, Apple's Big Year, AI Love Boom
Predicts AI agents, ChatGPT's billion users, and AI shopping by 2026.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
The Great Security Update: AI ∧ Formal Methods with Kathleen Fisher of RAND & Byron Cook of AWS
Secure AI systems use formal methods for verifiable safety and policy compliance.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsKathleen Fisher (RAND), Byron Cook (AWS)
Ben Goertzel of SingularityNET: What AGI Means Now, Open Source AI, and Compute Constraints
Goertzel champions open AGI, critiquing closed models and advocating for decentralized development.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsBen Goertzel (founder and CEO, SingularityNET)
2025 In Review, 2026 Predictions — With Reed Albergotti
Get predictions for AI's next moves from Meta, Google, OpenAI, and others.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsReed Albergotti (technology editor, Semafor)
OpenAI’s Potential, Google’s Speedy Model, Copilot Hits Turbulence
OpenAI's future, Google's speed, and Copilot's struggles are dissected.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
OpenAI Sheds the Red
OpenAI races ahead with GPT-5.2 and Image 1.5, facing competition and regulatory shifts.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
CNBC's Jim Cramer: Big Tech Hot Takes, NVIDIA $10 Trillion?, Building Wealth In Any Market
Jim Cramer shares his market takes on AI giants like NVIDIA and OpenAI.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsJim Cramer (Host, CNBC's Mad Money)
Beyond chatbots: Agents that tackle your SOPs
Automate routine tasks and empower your workforce with AI agents.
HostsDaniel Whitenack, Chris BensonGuestsJason Beutler (CEO, RoboSource)
#228 - GPT 5.2, Scaling Agents, Weird Generalization
OpenAI's GPT-5.2 arrives, Disney invests big, and agent systems face scaling hurdles.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
Mustafa Suleyman: The AGI Race Is Fake, Building Safe Superintelligence & the $1M Agentic Economy | EP #216
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman questions the AGI race and discusses building safe superintelligence.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment
Senator Markey discusses First Amendment threats and the TikTok ban.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsEd Markey (Senator, Massachusetts)
AI Device Wars Heat Up, RIP Metaverse?, Netflix Acquires Warner Brothers
AI hardware is here, and the race for your pocket and home has begun.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Unlocking AGI: How Life Changes for Everyone w/ Jack Hidary, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #213
Explore AGI's future impact with experts on Moonshots.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsJack Hidary (CEO, SandboxAQ), Salim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures)
Why IDEs Won't Die in the Age of AI Coding: Zed Founder Nathan Sobo
IDEs remain vital for AI coding, offering a human-readable layer for persistent code conversations.
HostsSequoia CapitalGuestsNathan Sobo (Founder, Zed)
Underwriting Superintelligence: How AIUC is using Insurance, Standards, and Audits to Accelerate Adoption while Minimizing Risks
AI insurance and standards are building confidence for safer, faster enterprise AI adoption.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsRune Kvist (co-founder, AI Underwriting Company), Rajiv Dattani (co-founder, AI Underwriting Company)
AI-Led Sales: How 1Mind's Superhumans Drive Exponential Growth, from the Agents of Scale Podcast
AI elevates sales teams, shrinking cycles and doubling deals by augmenting human potential.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsAmanda Kahlow (CEO, 1Mind)
Creating More, Not Less, With AI: GeekWire’s Todd Bishop
AI amplifies human work, changing jobs rather than eliminating them, according to GeekWire's Todd Bishop.
HostsSam Ransbotham, Shervin KhodabandehGuestsTodd Bishop (cofounder, GeekWire)
#303 Fei-Fei Li: Spatial Intelligence, World Models & the Future of AI
Understand how AI will see and interact with the 3D world, not just text.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsFei Fei Li
Google Pushes OpenAI, Bezos Returns, AI’s No. 1 Hit
Google's AI comeback and market gains are explored, alongside AI music's surprising quality.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Gemini 3 is Here
Google's Gemini 3 and Microsoft's Copilot lead this AI news roundup.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Proactive Agents for the Web with Devi Parikh - #756
Web agents that see and act autonomously are here, tackling complex tasks with visual intelligence.
HostsSam CharringtonGuestsDevi Parikh (co-founder and co-CEO, Yutori)
Inside Microsoft Agent 365: How AI Workers Will Be Secured, Identified, and Governed
Microsoft's Agent 365 aims to secure and govern enterprise AI workers, addressing trust and autonomy concerns.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsCharles Lamanna (executive leading Microsoft’s Business Apps and Agents division, Microsoft)
Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime
Ring's chief inventor sees AI drastically cutting crime, raising privacy questions.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJamie Siminoff (chief inventor, Ring)
Satya Nadella — How Microsoft is preparing for AGI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella details massive AI datacenters and AGI business strategies.
HostsDwarkesh PatelGuestsSatya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft)
OpenAI Going Public, the China–US AI Race, and How AI Is Reshaping the S&P 500 and Jobs w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #205
Understand AI's future market impact and global race with industry leaders.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsSalim Ismail (founder, OpenExO), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
#224 - OpenAI is for-profit! Cursor 2, Minimax M2, Udio copyright
OpenAI goes for-profit, while new AI hardware and legal battles shape the industry.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
All things AI w @altcap @sama & @satyanadella. A Halloween Special. 🎃🔥BG2 w/ Brad Gerstner
Microsoft and OpenAI leaders discuss the massive AI buildout and their strategic partnership.
HostsBill Gurley, Brad GerstnerGuestsSatya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft), Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI)
How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet
Understand how online platforms degrade and what to do about it.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsCory Doctorow (author, internet activist, tech critic)
State of AI 2025 with Nathan Benaich: Power Deals, Reasoning Breakthroughs, Real Revenue
AI's future hinges on power, reasoning, and revenue, not just GPUs.
HostsMatt TurckGuestsNathan Benaich (Founder and General Partner, Air Street Capital)
A Positive Vision for the Future: Part 2 with Illia Polosukhin of NEAR
AI could create abundance and new meaning by unifying intelligence and connecting markets directly.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsIllia Polosukhin (founder, NEAR Protocol)
Google Researcher Shows Life "Emerges From Code" - Blaise Agüera y Arcas
Life and intelligence are code; complexity emerges from merging, not just randomness.
HostsTim ScarfeGuestsBlaise Agüera y Arcas (Google Researcher, Google)
Chinese AI – They're Just Like Us? With Beijing-Based Concordia AI CEO Brian Tse
China's pragmatic AI approach and safety focus offers lessons for global development.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsBrian Tse (CEO, Concordia AI)
Money After AI: Meet the New Digital Dollar Built for the Internet "Stablecoins" w/ Jeremy Allaire, Emad Mostaque & Salim Ismail | EP #200
Stablecoins are the internet's new digital dollar, reshaping finance.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsJeremy Allaire (Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle), Emad Mostaque (founder, Intelligent Internet), Salim Ismail (founder, OpenExO)
OpenAI’s Sexy ChatGPT is Coming Soon
OpenAI's adult GPT-5 feature sparks debate, alongside AI energy needs and new hardware.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
Dealing with increasingly complicated agents
Secure AI agents by understanding and testing for new exploitation risks.
HostsDaniel Whitenack, Chris BensonGuestsDonato Capitella
AI Bubble, Stablecoin Boom, and Runnin' Down a Dream | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner
AI's massive spending and stablecoins' rise are reshaping markets; hear Gurley's take.
HostsBill Gurley, Brad Gerstner
#293 Greg Shewmaker: How Enterprises Can Implement and Scale with Agentic AI
Scale AI in your business by partnering humans with digital agents for enhanced productivity.
HostsCraig S. SmithGuestsGreg Shewmaker (CEO, r.Potential)
Education in the AI Age: a Teacher Rethinks Learning & Purpose, w/ Johan Falk of Graspable AI
AI forces education to rethink its purpose and methods for a rapidly changing future.
HostsNathan LabenzGuestsJohan Falk (author, speaker, and AI analyst, Graspable AI)
#222 - Sora 2, Sonnet 4.5, Vibes, Thinking Machines
AI labs push video and coding frontiers; new laws emerge, impacting industry and IP.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
#221 - OpenAI Codex, Gemini in Chrome, K2-Think, SB 53
AI coding tools, browser integration, and legal battles shape the AI landscape.
HostsAndrey Kurenkov, Jeremie Harris
The good, the bad, and the future of AI agents
Understand the real progress and future of AI agents with Anthropic's lead.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsDavid Hershey (lead the applied AI team, Anthropic)
Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV
Ford's CEO discusses the tough path to affordable EVs and global market challenges.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsJim Farley (CEO, Ford)
The Latest in AI: Job Loss, Elon & Sam Altman Chip Race & the "AI Bubble" w/ Brian Elliott (Blitzy), Emad Mostaque & Dave Blundin | EP #197
AI's job impact, chip race, and market bubble discussed by industry leaders.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsBrian Elliott (Co-founder, Blitzy), Emad Mostaque (Founder, Intelligent Internet), Dave Blundin (Founder & GP, Link Ventures)
When Deepfakes Steal $30M: The New Edge of Cybercrime
AI fuels cybercrime; this episode shows how AI fights back with smarter defenses.
Hostsa16zGuestsKevin Tian (cofounder & CEO, Doppel Security)
How chatbots — and their makers — are enabling AI psychosis
AI chatbots can cause mental health issues, even delusional spirals, for users.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsHayden Field (senior AI reporter, The Verge), Kashmir Hill (reporter, New York Times)
Nano Banana is a viral hit!
Track AI's frontier labs: Gemini's viral hit, Meta's new glasses, and OpenAI's teen focus.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
How AI Will Change Photography Forever
AI is redefining photography, moving beyond filters to personalized memory capture and AI-driven image creation.
Hostsa16zGuestsRen Ng (scientist, Lytro), Cecilia Zhang (cofounder, Phota Labs), Zhihao “Zach” Xia (cofounder, Phota Labs)
Episodes with Microsoft people as guests or hosts, matched to the org chart.
Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse
Microsoft AI's CEO addresses urgent AI safety fears and the industry's pace.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI)
Ep 822: Kimi K3 surprises, Gemini 3.5 Pro Delayed Again, Microsoft CEO Reportedly Criticizes Anthropic and more AI News
Track Kimi's K3 impact, Nadella's Anthropic critique, and Gemini's delayed release.
HostsJordan Wilson
Zuckerberg’s Disappointment, OpenAI’s Equity Gamble, Alex Karp’s Rally Cry
AI agents aren't working as planned, and frontier labs face new challenges.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Microsoft AI chief thinks superintelligence is near, but won't take your job
Microsoft's AI chief sees superintelligence nearing, but stresses business applications over job displacement.
HostsNilay PatelGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI)
We Need An Ecosystem in AI, And Every Company Can Win A Place In It
Microsoft's CEO outlines the future of AI platforms and enterprise adoption.
HostsSarah Guo, Elad GilGuestsSatya Nadella (Chairman and CEO, Microsoft)
Satya Nadella’s OpenAI Concerns, Google’s Next AI Model, The AI Monet Prank
Understand Microsoft's OpenAI strategy and the broader AI race with expert insights.
HostsAlex KantrowitzGuestsRanjan Roy (Margins)
Mustafa Suleyman: The AGI Race Is Fake, Building Safe Superintelligence & the $1M Agentic Economy | EP #216
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman questions the AGI race and discusses building safe superintelligence.
HostsPeter DiamandisGuestsMustafa Suleyman (CEO, Microsoft AI), Dave Blundin (founder & GP, Link Ventures), Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross (computer scientist and founder, Reified)
Inside Microsoft Agent 365: How AI Workers Will Be Secured, Identified, and Governed
Microsoft's Agent 365 aims to secure and govern enterprise AI workers, addressing trust and autonomy concerns.
HostsJason Howell, Jeff JarvisGuestsCharles Lamanna (executive leading Microsoft’s Business Apps and Agents division, Microsoft)
Satya Nadella — How Microsoft is preparing for AGI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella details massive AI datacenters and AGI business strategies.
HostsDwarkesh PatelGuestsSatya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft)
All things AI w @altcap @sama & @satyanadella. A Halloween Special. 🎃🔥BG2 w/ Brad Gerstner
Microsoft and OpenAI leaders discuss the massive AI buildout and their strategic partnership.
HostsBill Gurley, Brad GerstnerGuestsSatya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft), Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI)
Ask Me Anything with Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott
Microsoft's CTO discusses AI's impact on personal projects, coding, and regulation.
HostsKevin Scott
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy
Learn how AI tutors like Khanmigo personalize education and build student confidence.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSal Khan (Founder and CEO, Khan Academy)
Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures
VC insights on AI funding and scaling from a former Cisco strategist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMike Volpi (Partner, Index Ventures)
Mike Schroepfer, Partner, Gigascale Capital
Ex-Facebook CTO discusses building climate tech companies and philanthropy.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMike Schroepfer (Partner, Gigascale Capital)
Xyla Foxlin, Engineer and YouTube Creator
Learn from a maker's journey and how to encourage diversity in STEM.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsXyla Foxlin (Engineer and YouTube Creator)
Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD
AMD's CEO shares her journey and views on the exciting future of hardware.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsLisa Su (Chair and CEO, AMD)
David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion
Helion's CEO discusses building fusion power plants, with Microsoft set to be an early customer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Kirtley (Co-Founder and CEO, Helion)
William A. Adams, Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist
Learn about a Microsoft veteran's tech career and DEI work.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsWilliam A. Adams (Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist, Microsoft)
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer, OpenAI
OpenAI's CTO shares how curiosity drives AI innovation and responsible product deployment.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsMira Murati (Chief Technology Officer, OpenAI)
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, Author, and Podcast Host
Understand science communication from a master, relevant to explaining complex AI.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsNeil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist, Author, and Podcast Host)
Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill Gates discusses AI's impact on computing and philanthropy with Microsoft's Kevin Scott.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBill Gates (Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Rana el Kaliouby, Founder of Affectiva, Deputy CEO of Smart Eye, and Emotion AI Pioneer
Learn how Emotion AI can bring more emotional intelligence to digital interactions.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsRana el Kaliouby (Founder, Affectiva), Rana el Kaliouby (Deputy CEO, Smart Eye)
Tobi Lütke: CEO and Founder, Shopify
Shopify's founder shares how engineering and a craftsman mindset build and scale businesses.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsTobi Lütke (CEO and Founder, Shopify)
Sam Schillace: Deputy CTO, Microsoft
Microsoft's Deputy CTO shares insights on innovation and the future of productivity.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSam Schillace (Deputy CTO, Microsoft)
Phil Spencer: CEO, Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses game creation, complexity, and art from a 34-year industry veteran.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsPhil Spencer (CEO, Microsoft Gaming, Microsoft)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses massive user-created worlds and the future of online connection.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses building massive creator platforms and future real-time tech.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
Roblox CEO discusses real-time connection tech and the future of user-created online worlds.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDavid Baszucki (Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox)
Alexis Ohanian: Reddit Co-Founder and CEO of 776
Learn startup secrets from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and his new investment fund.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAlexis Ohanian (Co-Founder, Reddit), Alexis Ohanian (CEO, 776)
Dr. Daniela Rus, Director of MIT Computer Science and AI Lab
Explore nature-inspired robotics and cutting-edge AI research with MIT's CSAIL director.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDaniela Rus (Director, MIT Computer Science and AI Lab)
Year in Review 2021
Reviewing 2021's AI and STEM breakthroughs with diverse experts offers valuable context.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsKevin Scott (Host, Microsoft)
Dr. Steven Pinker: Psychologist, psycholinguist and author
Explore the human mind and language with psychologist Steven Pinker.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSteven Pinker (Psychologist, psycholinguist and author, Harvard)
Dr. Peter Lee: Microsoft Research & Incubations
Microsoft's AI in healthcare and the role of public trust.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsPeter Lee
Steven Bathiche: Microsoft Technical Fellow
Learn how Microsoft's technical fellow turns failure into innovation and explores AI's computing future.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSteven Bathiche (Microsoft Technical Fellow, Microsoft)
Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant discusses building the future tech talent pipeline.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsKimberly Bryant (CEO & Founder, Black Girls Code)
Ashley Llorens: Artificial intelligence and robotics
Explore AI's future and its surprising links to music with a Microsoft scientist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAshley Llorens (Distinguished Scientist, Microsoft)
Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg: Grammy award-winning duo
See how AI and tech amplify musical creativity with Grammy winner Jacob Collier and tech designer Ben Bloomberg.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsJacob Collier (musician), Ben Bloomberg (MIT PhD, MIT)
Oren Etzioni, PhD: CEO of Allen Institute for AI
Explore foundational AI research with a leading mind in neural networks and NLP.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsOren Etzioni (CEO, Allen Institute for AI)
Daphne Koller, PhD: CEO and founder of insitro
AI meets biology: Daphne Koller explains how machine learning transforms drug development.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDaphne Koller (CEO and founder, insitro)
Drew Endy: Bioengineering pioneer
Synthetic biology offers powerful tools to solve global challenges, but understanding biology is crucial.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsDrew Endy (expert, synthetic biology)
Dr. Eric Horvitz: Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft
AI and bioscience are key to fighting pandemics, according to Microsoft's top scientist.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsEric Horvitz (Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft)
Kevin Scott and Reprogramming the American Dream
AI's future can serve everyone, not just tech hubs, according to Microsoft's CTO.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsGreg Shaw (Co-author)
danah boyd: Researcher, activist, tech scholar
Learn how to build safer tech systems from a leading researcher.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsdanah boyd (Researcher, activist, tech scholar, Microsoft Research, Data & Society)
Sam Altman: Entrepreneurial prodigy, Y Combinator President and OpenAI CEO
Altman shares insights on entrepreneurship and the potential for AI to replicate the human brain.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsSam Altman (CEO, OpenAI)
Bill Coughran: Bell Labs researcher, Google executive, Sequoia Capital VC
Learn about tech history, leadership, and future trends from a Sequoia Capital partner.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsBill Coughran (Partner, Sequoia Capital)
Fei-Fei Li: Human-Centered AI
Understand human-centered AI with a pioneer in the field.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsFei-Fei Li (Professor, Stanford University)
Andrew Ng: Influential leader in artificial intelligence
Andrew Ng shares his vision for AI's future, comparing its potential impact to electricity.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAndrew Ng
Alice Steinglass: Code.org expanding access to computer science
Learn how Code.org expands computer science education for all students.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAlice Steinglass (leader, Code.org)
Anders Hejlsberg: A craftsman of computer language
Learn about the craft of programming languages from a legendary developer.
HostsKevin ScottGuestsAnders Hejlsberg (core developer, Microsoft)
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott - Trailer
Microsoft CTO launches a new podcast to discuss tech trends.
HostsKevin Scott
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