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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz
Tiktok
Social Media
Artificial Intelligence
Censorship
Free Speech
Elon Musk
ICE
Youtube
Section 230
Surveillance
Privacy
Data Brokers
Content Creation
Twitch
Age Verification
Covid-19
Trump Administration
Surveillance Technology
Online Safety Act
Chatgpt

Taylor Lorenz explores how technology and the internet are upending our lives and the world around us. Each week, she explores everything from online fame to emerging platforms, viral phenomena, the creator economy, and much more. Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes and every Friday for "Free Speech Friday," her series on tech policy and the fight for civil liberties online.

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Recent Guests

Sarah McLaughlin
Senior Scholar of Global Expression at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Countries Are Hiding Censorship in 'Cybercrime' Laws
Natasha Tiku
Technology journalist at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Are We All Going to Die!?!?! The Dark Money Behind AI Doomer Panic
Max Tani
Media reporter, Semafor
Semafor
Episode: Why You Cant Trust YouTube News: The Secret AI Farms Gaming YouTube
Lawrence Schlossman
Co-host of the menswear and culture podcast Throwing Fits
Throwing Fits
Episode: Why Palantir Is Selling Tennis Skirts (w/ Lawrence Schlossman)
Adam Rose
Deputy Director of Advocacy, Freedom of the Press Foundation
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Episode: ICE Is Hunting Down TikTok Journalists
Laz Pieper
Coin Center staffer focusing on cryptocurrency policy
Coin Center
Episode: Congress Wants to Track Every Device You Own
Peter Van Valkenburgh
Research Director at Coin Center
Coin Center
Episode: Congress Wants to Track Every Device You Own
Gerrit De Vynck
Technology journalist at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: The Pause AI Movement Is Winning
Neil Chilson
Lawyer, computer scientist, former FTC chief technologist, head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute
Abundance Institute / Former FTC
Episode: AI Text Now Has a Secret Tracking Code

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Taylor Lorenz
Host of Power User; prominent journalist covering tech, culture, and internet dynamics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Update

    Update - this person has developed AI psychosis.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Briank710
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great show

    The pace of her damn talk is fast but the info is great. I wish apple podcasts offered more speeds under 100 than just 50

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boisin Berry
    Australiaa month ago
  • I like vocal fry and I don't care who knows

    Most rebellious and insightful tech podcast available

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamdesautel
    United Statesa month ago
  • editing needed

    I love Taylor’s work and respect her but the editing on the Brian Merchant episode was so poor that it was almost un-listenable. Sections played over again, out of order, partial ads cut in randomly. Very very distracting and hard to follow the conversation, which seemed like it was probably very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kaytelle
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love it!

    Taylor manages to break down complex topics into easily understandable snippets. I’d never know as much as I do about Silicon Valley and the Tech elite if it wasn’t for her. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strong_urge_to_fly
    Germany4 months ago

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Some criticism notes perceived bias or vocal delivery preferences; discussions on smartphones and surveillance spark debate.
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Countries Are Hiding Censorship in 'Cybercrime' Laws
Q: So to start off, I kind of want to help people understand what is this UN convention against cybercrime? How would you describe it?
The UN convention is framed as a cooperative tool to fight cybercrime, but its broad scope could redefine what counts as serious crime, potentially criminalizing peaceful online expression and political speech across borders.
Are We All Going to Die!?!?! The Dark Money Behind AI Doomer Panic
Q: What is the main concern with regulatory proposals tied to AI safety?
Policy proposals risk concentrating power among the biggest players and could implement top-down, undemocratic control rather than fostering open, balanced safeguards that actually address harms.
Are We All Going to Die!?!?! The Dark Money Behind AI Doomer Panic
Q: What exactly did Jacob Coxton's post reveal, and why did it go viral?
Jacob claimed a real risk of human extinction tied to AI, but the guest notes there was a lack of concrete evidence or specifics; the viral spread was amplified by media and industry networks rather than publicly verifiable information.
Why You Cant Trust YouTube News: The Secret AI Farms Gaming YouTube
Q: How did you first notice AI-generated content influencing the political landscape?
I noticed a Walmart California falsehood posts flow from an AI-generated anchor, which Trump picked up, signaling how AI avatars can seed real-world misinformation and capture attention before traditional outlets even react.
Inside the Towns Saying Hell No to AI Data Centers w/ Jasmine Sun
Q: What does Jasmine Sun think about the mood around data centers in these communities?
She describes a broad, bipartisan backlash where opponents on both sides of the political spectrum feel excluded from deals and burdened by environmental and cost concerns, yet see opportunities for negotiated protections and community benefits when conversations are transparent.

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