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Big Technology Podcast

Alex Kantrowitz
Openai
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Apple
Anthropic
NVIDIA
Chatgpt
Meta
Google
Microsoft
Artificial General Intelligence
Amazon
Elon Musk
AI Models
China
AI Technology
AI Agents
Gpt-5
Tariffs
Robotics

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) Does WWDC matter, or is it all about iPhones? 2) Apple's plan to build AI into the operating system 3) Apple finally seems to be building to the technolog... more

Geoffrey Hinton is an AI pioneer, a Nobel Prize winner, and a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. Hinton joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss AI’s rapid progress, why he believes today’s systems already understand us, and why he thin... more

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M.G. Siegler is the author of Spyglass.org. Siegler joins Big Technology to discuss whether Google is falling behind in AI as OpenAI and Anthropic push ahead with coding agents and super-app ambitions. Tune in to hear why AI agents may reshape the wa... more

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Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Companies are reconsidering their AI spend after token consumption explodes 2) Is this a widespread issue or a big deal made out of a few companies? 3) Th... more

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Hinton
AI researcher, professor emeritus, pioneer in deep learning
University of Toronto; Google (earlier work)
Episode: AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton: AI Is Conscious, Superintelligence is Coming, And We Should Be Worried
Dick Costolo
Former CEO of Twitter; partner at 01 Advisors
01 Advisors
Episode: Predicting the SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs — With Dick Costolo
Boris Cherney
Head of Claude Code at Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Claude Code Head Boris Cherny: Insane Growth, Tokenmaxxing, AI Agents' Next Frontier
Dimitri Shevelenko
Chief Business Officer, Perplexity
Perplexity
Episode: AI Agents: Mirage Or Real Revolution? — With Dmitry Shevelenko
Amit Saveri
President and CPO of ServiceNow
ServiceNow
Episode: Did Apple Get AI Spending Right?, Microsoft & OpenAI’s New Reality, Where’s Stargate?
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
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

Host

Alex Kantrowitz
Host of the show; Silicon Valley journalist with interviews of top tech CEOs

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Well played

    Love the weekly show pushing each other’s thoughts. Great guests in between to keep us informed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopefully objective
    United States18 days ago
  • Excellent

    Love this show. Keeps me up to date on in-depth tech news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BkPlmns
    United States21 days ago
  • New listener

    I started listening to Alex after seeing him with The Compound, and Ed Elson (Prof G Markets), and now it’s my regular listen alongside them. I think the analysis is excellent, and the frequency of releases keeps up to date with the rhythm of changes and events in the industry. Cheers from Australia, all the work is much appreciated. 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kimwatson
    Australia23 days ago
  • Don’t change a thing

    Love the show. One of my top three weekly listens. The conversational yet sophisticated approach is perfect (with just the right dose of humor), especially added to the balanced skepticism and devils advocacy.

    Keep ‘em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trying to use public transport
    United States24 days ago
  • What a great alternative to all-in

    Focused on technology and ai without all the political drama and egos. Been a real detox for my brain!!

    Thanks for remain sane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slartibartfast007
    Switzerland25 days ago

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Some episodes are criticized for seeming overly deferential to guests, per some listener feedback.
Listeners praise balanced, nuanced analysis and access to movers in tech.
Overall, the show is seen as a top source for context on AI and tech strategy, with engaging hosts and strong guest lineups.

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Did Google Just Fall Behind Again?, iPhone Fold Cometh, Anthropic Files To Go Public
Q: Why is Anthropic's potential IPO significant for the AI landscape?
Anthropic filing to go public creates a narrative and market reality where investors compare AI businesses more directly against OpenAI; it pressures both sides to demonstrate profitability, scale, and a viable path to monetization in coding and agentic dynamics, influencing funding and strategic moves across the ecosystem.
Did Google Just Fall Behind Again?, iPhone Fold Cometh, Anthropic Files To Go Public
Q: What seems to be the core issue with Google's AI rollout compared to OpenAI and Anthropic?
The core issue is that Google hasn't delivered a flagship, fully integrated 'super app' or standalone growth engine at the pace of its rivals, especially in coding-centric and agentic use cases, leaving room for competitors to gain user lock-in through more complete, end-to-end solutions like Codex/Cloud Code and Anthropic's models.
Claude Code Head Boris Cherny: Insane Growth, Tokenmaxxing, AI Agents' Next Frontier
Q: And the first thing is that there's such great demand, but the question is how much of that demand is pure demand versus demand that's gamified.
The guest argues that token maxing is not the primary driver of demand; the growth comes from real product value, broad enterprise and developer usage, and a mix of API and product-led adoption, with many customers gaining tangible productivity benefits.
Does Anyone Want AI Wearables? + The Allure of AI Love — With Joanna Stern
Q: How do you see AI evolving in everyday devices like AirPods or glasses?
AI will likely become an integrated helper that augments perception and interaction, turning devices into more capable assistants that can understand context, provide visual intelligence, and perform tasks hands-free, but it depends on improvements in reliability and user trust.
Does Anyone Want AI Wearables? + The Allure of AI Love — With Joanna Stern
Q: What do you think is the biggest hurdle for AI wearables to gain mainstream adoption?
The biggest hurdle is that a single wearable often cannot meaningfully replace multiple tasks; users still want convenience, but the device must provide tangible, ongoing value across everyday activities like communication, health, and camera usage, not just a single function.

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This show focuses on technology, AI, and the business of big tech, often featuring in-depth interviews with industry leaders and sharp, skeptical commentary on current developments. Episodes commonly examine AI labs, enterprise adoption, platform strategies, and governance, while the hosts push for practical takeaways and real-world implications. Notable is the mix of high-profile guests, candid industry analysis, and frequent sponsor reads that blend context with practical insights for enterprise listeners and tech professionals. Listeners likely appreciate balanced scrutiny of hype versus reality, plus actionable perspectives on how AI and tech scales affect organizations, teams, and careers.

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Recent guests on Big Technology Podcast include:

1. Geoffrey Hinton
2. Dick Costolo
3. Boris Cherney
4. Dimitri Shevelenko
5. Amit Saveri
6. Mark Cuban
7. Carissa Véliz
8. Joanna Stern

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