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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

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

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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ICE shot a TikTok journalist covering raids in Los Angeles then locked him in desert detention for 300 days (he is still there) with a festering gunshot wound, worms in his drinking water and cockroaches in his cell.

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Small towns across America are revolting against massive AI data centers.

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A New Law That Could Destroy Open Source Forever

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The movement to pause AI is gaining momentum, but can anyone actually stop the race toward more powerful artificial intelligence?

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Abundance Institute / Former FTC
Episode: AI Text Now Has a Secret Tracking Code
Mike Isaac
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Episode: The Truth About Zuck's 6,500 Word AI Manifesto w/ Mike Isaac
Andrew Fedorov
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Berber Jin
Reporter at The Wall Street Journal covering AI startups and venture capital
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Episode: ​​The Insane Collapse of Silicon Valley's 'Nostradamus of AI'
Jeff Kosseff
Professor at University of Minnesota Law School; author; expert on internet law and free expression
University of Minnesota Law School
Episode: The Viral Elon Musk Lawsuit Everyone Is Getting Wrong
Derek Slater
Co-founder of Proteus Strategies; copyright and tech lawyer
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Episode: AI Is Destroying Millions of Books (But Not For The Reason You Think)

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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 1.8k ratings
  • I like vocal fry and I don't care who knows

    Most rebellious and insightful tech podcast available

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamdesautel
    United States17 days 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
    Canada3 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
    Germany3 months ago
  • Brilliant, but..

    You’re so smart Taylor and your analysis is really sharp but I find it really hard to listen to you when you don’t agree with people’s opinions on technology (ie. rejecting smart phones, or AI - there’s a condescension to the way you present dissenters as backwards fools that I just

    Can’t deal anymore). I would appreciate hearing more thoughtful takes on things that you disagree with but when you dismiss these things offhand, it devalues the rest of your analyses. Shame…I really enjoyed listenin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    karwren
    Canada4 months ago
  • Claude Clarification

    Claude was not used in bombing the Iranian school. That was Maven, a machine learning driven targeting tool that is semi-autonomous and still involves humans to update it with accurate data. The database was outdated and that negligence resulted in a war crime. Not all AI is generative AI. Please educate yourself before making these false statements. The Guardian did a great article on the Iranian school bombing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pluto459
    United States4 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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The Pause AI Movement Is Winning
Q: What do the PAWS AI activists want to see in terms of concrete policy or action beyond simply halting progress?
They seek a pause on new compute and training that would slow progress, with a focus on safety research and international coordination to establish norms and safeguards, though the timeline and feasibility remain contested.
The Pause AI Movement Is Winning
Q: Is it primarily existential risk or is any of it motivated by corporate power and the influence of companies like OpenAI and Anthropic?
The guest explains that while existential risk is the central frame for many activists, there is also scrutiny of corporate power and the asymmetry in how AI capabilities and influence accrue to large tech firms, which fuels a broader push for regulatory action.
AI Text Now Has a Secret Tracking Code
Q: To start off, why don't you explain what watermarking is? What does it mean when an AI model watermarks content?
Watermarking inserts a signal into text that can indicate provenance, such as that it originated from AI, by biasing how the model selects plausible word choices. This signal can survive copying but is not a visible tag; it's embedded in the text itself and is detectable later if you have the key or methodology. It tends to be more reliable in longer passages and can be harder to detect in short text.
[PATREON PREVIEW] Inside America's First Venture Backed Bot Farm
Q: All right. So to start off, tell me about Zuhair Lakhani. Who is this kid?
Zuhair Lakhani is a 21-year-old who started in sneaker-botting, then used those skills to hype a restaurant through manufactured shortages, pivoted to TikTok shop with vintage car posters, and now runs Doublespeed, an AI-driven bot-farm startup backed by VC and aiming to professionalize online influence.
Your iPhone Could Send You to Jail: The Terrifying Truth About Prairieland
Q: How are digital footprints used in these prosecutions, according to the reporting?
Evidence from Signal chats, iCloud data, and activity on social media are used to paint participants as terrorists or extremists, highlighting how digital traces can be weaponized in court.

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This program often analyzes how technology, policy, and culture intersect in everyday life, from influencer dynamics and online attention economies to AI governance, privacy, and civil liberties. Episodes frequently feature top journalists, academics, and policy experts who unpack complex topics like regulation, digital culture, and the social implications of tech trends. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to host independent voices and critics, providing historical context, nuanced debate, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating a rapidly changing internet-enabled world. A distinctive trait is the mix of rigorous analysis with timely, sometimes provocative, takes on current tech developments and their broader societal impact, ma... more

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