
Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 931 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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This is Nick Statt, senior producer on Decoder. We last ran a mailbag episode during the holidays, and we decided it was a good idea to do that kind of thing more often. So we’re back with Nilay as the guest, answering questions and responding to fee... more
Jennifer Scanlon is CEO of UL Solutions, one of those hidden-in-plain-sight companies we like to poke at here on Decoder. UL's been around for more than 100 years; it started as a way for insurance companies to standardize fire and safety testing as ... more
Today on Decoder, I want to lay out an idea that's been banging around my head for weeks now as we've been reporting on AI and having conversations here on this show. I've been calling it software brain, and it's a particular way of seeing the world ... more
The last time Canva CEO Melanie Perkins was on Decoder, the company was starting a big push into enterprise. Now, she's leading it through a total reinvention, going, in Canva's words, "from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with desi... more
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Very timely excellent interview. Our nonprofit is currently evaluating
It’s incredibly satisfying to watch Nilay hold tech leaders accountable while delivering real journalism on the most important tech developments of this era. Truly a refreshing approach to get to the bottom of critical issues, and avoid the classic canned talking points. Excellent conversation, journalism, and tech reporting.
Listening to the CEO weasel around being caught dead to rights trying to exploit real journalists without compensation and while misleading users is disgusting.
All these AI shills are just acting without any responsibility or thought beyond “make me money, AI”
Nilay is an OG tech journalist.He told us about the Sprint HTC Arrive bitd. Always pushing the envelope but still getting good peeps to share inside dope with all of us geeks. Thanks Nilay and Team.(I know it takes a team, he's not that good).
Of course he’s a Slytherin. His BS refuse to take a stance side while simultaneously trying to make people believe he cares about diversity was laughable. This guy finally made me write a review to just put him on blast.
Nilay I love you. Thank you for always pushing your guests on serious matters.
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Exploring the intersections of technology and business, this podcast features in-depth conversations with key figures from various sectors, including innovators and policymakers. Episodes delve into topical issues such as automation, the evolving tech industry, privacy concerns, and the challenges surrounding AI. Beyond surface-level discussions, the host engages guests in critical dialogues that illuminate broader societal implications, making the content not only informative but also thought-provoking on pressing global issues. This focus on substantial themes separates it from more casual tech discussions, appealing to those keen on understanding the deeper layers of technological advancement and its impacts.
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