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A podcast team creates their own social media platform in the Fediverse to explore whether they can build a better, more human-centric online community that doesn't rely on engagement-driven algorithms.
A deep dive into the viral Grok AI scandal of undressing images without consent, a look at Casey and Kevin's vibe coding experiments with Claude Code, and an investigation into a food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit and social media.
After reflecting on their tech resolutions from last year and discussing their goals for 2026, Kevin and Casey dive into listener questions about AI, technology, and quirky scenarios like deepfaking Santa into home security footage.
Kevin Roose joins The Wirecutter Show to discuss how he uses AI chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT for various tasks such as email management, research, household problem-solving, and personal advice, while offering insights into AI's growing role in technology and everyday life.
Sam Rodriguez discusses the potential and current limitations of AI in scientific research, exploring how AI tools like Kosmos can help analyze data and generate novel insights while highlighting the significant challenges that remain in translating AI discoveries into practical scientific breakthroughs.
iRobot files for bankruptcy with Chinese creditor taking over, while the podcast hosts reflect on the company's downfall and make bold tech predictions for 2026, culminating in their annual humorous Christmas song.
Australia passes groundbreaking law banning social media access for users under 16, sparking a global conversation about child online safety and potential international follow-up, while blogger Andy Maisley joins to debunk claims about AI's water usage, and the hosts wrap up their year with key stories and podcast insights.
In this episode, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss OpenAI's "code red" response to competitive pressure from Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, explore the latest AI models, and review recent examples of AI-generated "slop" across various domains.
Kevin and Casey countdown the 50 most iconic technologies of 2025, highlighting everything from AI pendants and ChatGPT to TrumpCoin and data centers, ultimately crowning data centers as the most significant technological development of the year.
In an interview with Hard Fork, Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki discusses the platform's new age-gating technology and responds to allegations of child safety concerns, defending the company's approach to protecting young users while maintaining the platform's social and gaming experience.
Hard Fork explores Google's plan to build space-based data centers, discusses AI policy with a former Trump White House advisor, and delves into a historian's fascinating experiment with a mysterious AI model that demonstrated surprising reasoning capabilities.
A journalist experiments with living without AI for 48 hours, discovering how deeply machine learning and artificial intelligence are embedded in everyday technology, leading him to collect rainwater and forage for food in Central Park.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered browser with an AI sidebar, agent mode capabilities, and potential privacy concerns, while also addressing recent controversies surrounding its Sora video generation app.
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore OpenAI's developer day announcements, including ChatGPT's platform strategy, their massive GPU infrastructure deals, and a humorous discussion with Katie Natopoulos about AI-generated video slop.
OpenAI releases Sora, a new AI video generation app that allows users to create videos with AI-generated cameos of themselves and others, sparking discussions about the potential implications of synthetic video content.
In this episode, Casey and Kevin explore the rise of AI-generated video platforms from Google, Meta, and OpenAI, discussing the potential social and psychological implications of these new technologies while testing out OpenAI's Sora app and its ability to create personalized AI videos.
Tech journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the massive AI infrastructure build-out, including a $100 billion NVIDIA-OpenAI deal, and analyze the potential implications of a tech bubble, while also diving into a viral TikTok trend about the anticipated rapture that didn't occur.
Two tech journalists discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination, platform dynamics, online rage culture, a blockbuster investigation into Trump-UAE crypto and AI chip deals, and the latest developments in AI usage and adoption.
In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin and Casey discuss Apple's latest iPhone event, highlighting incremental improvements and the new AirPods Pro with live translation features, while questioning whether the smartphone era has peaked. They then interview Eliezer Yudkowsky about his new book, which warns of existential risks from artificial intelligence and argues for a global moratorium on advanced AI development.
A podcast episode exploring how AI is transforming education from K-12 to college, featuring interviews with an innovative school founder, a Princeton professor, and student perspectives on using AI for learning, motivation, and personal growth.