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Weekly audio updates at the intersection of tech and democracy. From Casey Newton.

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In the second episode of the Platformer podcast, Google SVP James Manyika makes a bet: AI is not going to wipe out half of white-collar jobs in the next two years, no matter what the AI CEOs keep telling you. Platformer's Casey Newton talks to one of... more

In the first episode of the Platformer podcast, Box CEO Aaron Levie makes the case that you'll keep your job — you just won't recognize it. Casey talks to one of enterprise tech's most optimistic voices on why the "SaaSpocalypse" thesis is wrong, wha... more

A year ago, officials all but sneered at the idea of AI safety. A new frontier model has them reconsidering.

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.news/trump-administration-doomers-ai/

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On newsletters in the age of AI automation. PLUS: Musk and OpenAI in court, and China blocks Meta's Manus acquisition.

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.news/platformer-schedule-changes-ai-automation/

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Casey Newton
Host; prominent writer and editor focused on tech, platform design, and policy with Platformer-related output.

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Platformer operates at the intersection of technology and democracy, delivering weekly updates and deep dives on how AI, policy, and digital design shape society and media. Recent episodes emphasize the economics of publishing in an AI era, governance debates around AI safety and regulation, platform design and Section 230, encryption and privacy, and the human impact of techno-political developments. The show frequently features on-the-ground reporting, legal and policy context, and firsthand perspectives from journalists and industry insiders, making it a strong resource for listeners who want to understand how tech policy and platform decisions influence public discourse, safety, and innovation. A standout trait is its willingness to exp... more

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Platformer launched 4 months ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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