Big Technology Podcast

Alex Kantrowitz

Openai

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Apple

Nvidia

Chatgpt

Anthropic

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	519	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsTech NewsPolitics

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Mark Cuban: AI Hype vs. Reality, OpenAI's Wasting $1 Trillion, Lebron vs. Jordan

Mark Cuban is an entrepreneur and investor. Cuban joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, software, jobs, and education. Tune in to hear why he believes AI is an exponential shift, how companies shou... more

29 Apr 2026 • 54 min

Apple After Tim Cook, OpenAI’s New Mojo, Meta’s Internal Tracking Escapade

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus's biggest challenge 2) Is turnover at Apple a good thing 3) The products Ternus will take to market 4) What is Apple's tabl... more

25 Apr 2026 • 57 min

YouTube

OpenAI President Greg Brockman on GPT-5.5 “Spud,” AI Model Moats, and Cybersecurity Risks

Greg Brockman is the president and co-founder of OpenAI. Brockman joins Big Technology to discuss GPT-5.5, also known as Spud, and what it means for OpenAI’s next phase of AI development. Tune in to hear Brockman explain how the model gets better at ... more

23 Apr 2026 • 28 min

YouTube

Are We Too Obsessed With AI Predictions? — With Carissa Véliz

Carissa Véliz is an Oxford philosopher and the author of Prophecy: Prediction, Power, and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to AI. Véliz joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether society has become dangerously naive about predictio... more

22 Apr 2026 • 54 min

YouTube

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Mark Cuban

Entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks

Cost Plus Drugs (mentioned)

Episode: Mark Cuban: AI Hype vs. Reality, OpenAI's Wasting $1 Trillion, Lebron vs. Jordan

Greg Brockman

OpenAI president and co-founder

OpenAI

Episode: OpenAI President Greg Brockman on GPT-5.5 “Spud,” AI Model Moats, and Cybersecurity Risks

Carissa Véliz

Oxford philosopher

University of Oxford

Episode: Are We Too Obsessed With AI Predictions? — With Carissa Véliz

Joanna Stern

Journalist, author of I Am Not a Robot, host of The New Things

The New Things

Episode: Tim Cook Steps Down — With Joanna Stern

Liz Hoffman

Semafor's business and finance editor

Semafor

Episode: OpenAI buys TBPN, SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO?, Iran Disables Amazon Infrastructure

Mark Warner

US Senator

United States Senate

Episode: Senator Mark Warner: Nobody’s Ready for What AI Could Do To Us

Andrew Ross Sorkin

Author of 1929, CNBC and The New York Times columnist

CNBC/The New York Times

Episode: Are We Screwed If AI Works? — With Andrew Ross Sorkin

Olivia Moore

AI partner at Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz

Episode: AI’s Unpopularity + Competing With ChatGPT — With Olivia Moore

Michael Horowitz

Professor of political science and economics at the University of Pennsylvania; senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities

University of Pennsylvania; Council on Foreign Relations; Department of Defense

Episode: Pentagon Insider: What's Next For Anthropic and The Department of War — With Michael Horowitz

Host

Alex Kantrowitz

Host of the show, Alex Kantrowitz is a journalist with a focus on the technology sector, known for interviewing top tech leaders. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a critical approach to discussions, often asking the hard questions that bring out insights from his guests.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings

Emil Michael interview
Alex should absolutely talk to the current US regime when offered but I just couldn’t bear to listen to it. I’m here for entertainment and easy listening- especially Ranjan. Still 5 stars.
Apple Podcasts
5
GinJonDjin
United Kingdom12 days ago
Informative
At the beginning of each show Alex always says they will be discussing tech in a cool-headed, nuanced way, and I think he does a great at sticking to that. Other podcasts in this category can sometimes get overly heated or goofy. I appreciate the interview access Alex has had to the movers and shakers of the industry, and have found his style to be to be neutral and straightforward. I also enjoy listening to Ranjan’s take on things during the weekly news roundup episodes, and M.G. Siegler’s at t... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Luvah of thy Pizza
United States12 days ago
Just stop the executive soapbox interviews
I like the episodes with Ranjan Roy. I find the interview episodes to be absolutely worthless and deferential, especially with the recent DoD episode and past interviews with Google execs for example. The natural skeptical tone completely flips to veiled sycophancy.
Apple Podcasts
2
RiskMoves
United States12 days ago
Unbiased
While many tech podcasts are either pro Silicon Valley or simply hate the big tech CEOs, Alex is very unbiased and willing to change his opinions based on new evidence.
Fridays with Ranjan is my favourite podcast of the week
Apple Podcasts
5
BalaLon10
United Kingdom12 days ago
Love it
Never miss an episode, and the show keeps getting better over time. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts
5
Wh0r
United States13 days ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful interviews and in-depth analysis of AI trends and technologies.

Some listeners have pointed out that the focus on AI can sometimes overshadow other important tech topics.

Audience members frequently commend the quality of the guest lineup, which features industry leaders and visionaries.

Many appreciate the balance and nuance in discussion, particularly the host's ability to challenge guests and encourage critical thinking.

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Apple Podcasts	#4	United States/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#9	United Kingdom/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#11	Canada/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#242	United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts	#6	Australia/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#12	Germany/News/Tech News

Talking Points

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman on GPT-5.5 “Spud,” AI Model Moats, and Cybersecurity Risks

Q: How does OpenAI plan to balance safety with broad access to powerful AI?

OpenAI advocates a graduated, safeguarded deployment strategy, expanding trusted access while building defenses, governance, and transparent safeguards to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

OpenAI President Greg Brockman on GPT-5.5 “Spud,” AI Model Moats, and Cybersecurity Risks

Q: What is GPT-5.5 and why is it a landmark for OpenAI?

GPT-5.5 marks a practical leap in making AI more usable across real-world tasks, moving beyond benchmarks to an end-to-end system that can act as a proactive assistant, with emphasis on user instruction and real-world applications.

Are We Too Obsessed With AI Predictions? — With Carissa Véliz

Q: What makes prediction markets a source of knowledge, and what concerns do you have about them?

They rely on crowds to aggregate bets, but they also risk turning prediction into a tool for power, potentially shaping outcomes and perceptions irrespective of truth. Insider information and manipulation are real risks that can distort markets and public policy.

Mark Cuban: AI Hype vs. Reality, OpenAI's Wasting $1 Trillion, Lebron vs. Jordan

Q: Tell me about the origin of this drunk intern metaphor. Have you encountered many of them? Were you one?

The metaphor came from describing how an AI agent could perform the tedious tasks that a real intern might handle, with the caveat that the agent operates around the clock and learns from interactions, much like a hungover intern trying to catch up but continuously improving with feedback.

Anthropic’s Mythos Dilemma, Violence Against AI, Tokenmaxxing at Meta

Q: Is Meta's token maxing program a good use of incentives or a dangerous performative gimmick?

They consider both the instructional value of measuring AI use and the risk that gamification distorts behavior, potentially harming genuine productivity.

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