Subvolts take Journalist Kevin Roose shares practical advice for navigating AI's future and holding tech accountable. Sep 19, 2023 - Business
- Understand how journalists view AI's societal impact and the need for accountability in the tech industry.
- Everyday users
- Get practical advice on how to feel more confident navigating a future increasingly shaped by advanced machines and AI.
This is a solid interview with a prominent journalist discussing AI's societal impact and the role of media.
Kevin Roose, Tech Columnist, Podcast Host, and Author
Audio streams from Microsoft. Your place is remembered on this device.
From Subvolts
Summary and analysis by Subvolts editorial, AI-assisted.
Kevin Scott interviews Kevin Roose, a New York Times columnist and author, on Microsoft's Behind The Tech podcast. They discuss Roose's early interest in technology, his journalism career, and the impact of AI. Roose shares insights from his book "Futureproof," offering advice for navigating a world with advanced machines and emphasizing journalism's role in holding tech companies accountable.
This episode talks about how technology, especially AI, is changing our lives. Kevin Roose, a writer, shares tips from his book on how to feel more confident about the future and why it's important for reporters to watch what big tech companies do.
This episode offers a journalist's perspective on the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Roose, author of "Futureproof," provides practical advice for individuals adapting to AI's societal impact. Listeners will learn about the challenges and responsibilities of covering AI and the importance of media oversight. It's for anyone concerned about AI's future and how to stay informed and resilient in a tech-driven world, connecting to ongoing discussions about AI's societal integration by frontier labs.
- HostKevin Scott
- GuestKevin RooseTech Columnist, Author, The New York Times
- Guest: Kevin Roose
- Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
- Length: 52 minutes
- Guest's Book: Futureproof
- Book's Content: Nine rules to help people navigate a machine-filled world
Kevin Roose is a technology columnist for The New York Times covering technology innovation, including AI. He's also the author of three books: his latest, Futureproof, is a "guide to surviving the technological future," including nine rules to help people more confidently navigate a machine-filled world. In this episode, Roose discusses how he developed an interest in technology at a young age, how he became a journalist and an author (and how technology has impacted both industries), what it's like writing about AI right now, and the importance of media and journalism to hold companies accountable.
Kevin Roose | The New York Times
Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott
Discover and listen to other Microsoft Podcasts.
- AI
- Kevin Scott
- Artificial Intelligence
1 h 0634 minYear in Review 2024
WithXyla Foxlin, Lisa Su, Ben Laude, Ethan Mollick
Same guests, other shows
1 h 05Questions people ask
- Who is Kevin Roose?
- Kevin Roose is a technology columnist for The New York Times and the author of the book "Futureproof."
- What is "Futureproof" about?
- His book "Futureproof" is a guide to surviving the technological future, offering nine rules to help people navigate a machine-filled world.
Page generated Oct 19, 2026. Summaries are Subvolts' own; the audio, artwork and notes belong to Microsoft.