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Big Technology Podcast

Alex Kantrowitz
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Openai
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The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.

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Latest Episodes

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) The origins of Anthropic's stare-down with the Pentagon 2) Claude's use in the operation to capture Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro 3) Was Claude reall... more

Michael Pollan is the author of A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness. Pollan joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether AI can ever become conscious and what that question reveals about the nature of mind. Tune in to hear a nuanced deba... more

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Box CEO Aaron Levie joins for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) OpenAI's anticipated $100 billion fundraise 2) Does OpenAI's big forthcoming raise settle questions about its competitiveness 3) What's going on with OpenAI and... more

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Lila Ibrahim is the COO of Google DeepMind. James Manyika is the senior Vice President for Research, Technology, and Society at Google. The two join Big Technology Podcast to discuss how Google's AI effort operates and runs experiments. In this conve... more

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Recent Guests

Lila Ibrahim
Chief Operating Officer of Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind
Episode: How Google DeepMind Operates & Experiments — With Lila Ibrahim and James Manyika
James Manyika
Senior Vice President of Research Labs, Technology and Society at Google
Google
Episode: How Google DeepMind Operates & Experiments — With Lila Ibrahim and James Manyika
Steven Adler
Ex-OpenAI safety researcher and author of the newsletter Clear-Eyed AI on Substack
Clear-Eyed AI
Episode: Is Something Big Happening?, AI Safety Apocalypse, Anthropic Raises $30 Billion
Sridhar Ramaswamy
CEO of Snowflake, former SVP of Ads and Commerce at Google
Snowflake
Episode: Who’s Winning The AI Race? + Software’s Future — With Sridhar Ramaswamy
Mark Muffet
CEO of IFS, involved in industrial AI applications
IFS
Episode: Software In Shambles, OpenAI vs. Anthropic Super Brawl, Amazon’s Struggles
Joelle Pineau
Chief AI Officer at Cohere, former head of the Fundamental AI Research Division at Meta, and professor at McGill.
Cohere
Episode: AI's Research Frontier: Memory, World Models, & Planning — With Joelle Pineau
Bret Taylor
OpenAI Board Chair and CEO of Sierra, an AI customer engagement platform
Sierra
Episode: Is AI Killing Software? — With Bret Taylor
Cristiano Amon
CEO of Qualcomm, leading discussions on AI and technology devices.
Qualcomm
Episode: Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon: Future Of AI Devices, AI Fashion, Blending Reality and Computing
Arthur Mensch
CEO and co-founder of Mistral
Mistral
Episode: Who Wins if AI Models Commoditize? — With Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch

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 1.3k ratings
  • Required Listening for Tech + AI Pros

    Big Technology is a must-listen for anyone interested in tech & AI. Interviews with Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and Demis Hassabis go deep into the frontier of AI research. And the weekly news recaps with Ranjan Roy are a joy to listen to. I highly recommend the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fireside Creative
    United States24 days ago
  • An exhausting listening experience: Breathless Tech Fan-boy horse-race sports announcer-style patter

    After half an hour with MG on the Feb 2 2026, the analogies that come to mind: 1) Horse racing patter (Who’s in first position, up by a nose, etc.), 2) sports-casting on Cable news (minute play by play repetition); 3) Breathless fan-boy journalists swept up in the hype. Add in a never-ending deluge of filler words (“uh”, “like”, “it’s like”). Had to shut it off.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Refined Taster
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good podcast

    Coreweave full of s…😂

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DEFELI1
    United States2 months ago
  • short is best

    love the podcast, and the brief version is even better. you guys should dole out your episodes in part A, part B, part C

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quasi andata
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast for balance and nuance

    Love the balance and nuance that Alex brings to the podcast. And how he is humble while also pushing the guests to ask the hard hitting questions. For me the highlight has to be the Friday episodes with Ranjan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    random_surfer
    United States2 months 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Something Big Happening?, AI Safety Apocalypse, Anthropic Raises $30 Billion
Q: What would it mean to keep that under your control so that we don't have to defer all of our decision-making?
We don't know how to encode our values or goals into these AI systems reliably.
Who’s Winning The AI Race? + Software’s Future — With Sridhar Ramaswamy
Q: How will individuals using AI tools like ChatGPT influence enterprise adoption of AI?
Individuals are finding faster, more effective ways to utilize AI in their work, which drives companies to adapt more quickly to these tools.
Who’s Winning The AI Race? + Software’s Future — With Sridhar Ramaswamy
Q: What do you think the market's reaction is regarding the software industry being valued differently now?
There are several considerations indicating that AI as simply an addition to SaaS software isn't a winning strategy, as the markets seem to be reacting to that realization.
The Anthropic Rocketship, AI’s Spending Limits, SpaceX IPO
Q: How is the current market reacting to Microsoft and Meta's earnings reports?
Microsoft faced stock devaluation despite beating earnings due to Azure revenue growth concerns, while Meta saw significant gains from their earnings report.
The Anthropic Rocketship, AI’s Spending Limits, SpaceX IPO
Q: What are the implications of OpenAI seeking such vast amounts of capital from big companies?
It indicates increasing competition among tech companies and a diversification of relationships within the AI sector.

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This podcast offers insightful conversations focused on the latest trends and developments in technology, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. The host engages with notable industry leaders and experts, discussing topics that span from the competitive landscape of AI, the impact of technology on various sectors, and ethical concerns surrounding AI advancements. In addition to expert guests sharing their perspectives, the show frequently analyzes the implications of recent company developments and funding rounds, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to stay informed in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Recent guests on Big Technology Podcast include:

1. Lila Ibrahim
2. James Manyika
3. Steven Adler
4. Sridhar Ramaswamy
5. Mark Muffet
6. Joelle Pineau
7. Bret Taylor
8. Cristiano Amon

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