
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 | 937 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Musk v Altman was nominally about OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity, and how it went about that change. But really, the suit seems mostly to have been about Elon Musk being mad at Sam Altman — or at OpenAI, for being successful without him —... more
Just days before we spoke, BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti agreed to sell the company, which was losing money and at risk of shutting down. Now there’s a new lease on life — and new leadership. Jonah is taking on a new role as president of ... more
Brendan Ballou is founder of the Public Integrity Project and author of the new book, When Companies Run the Courts, about the rise of forced arbitration.
Forced arbitration is similarly everywhere in modern life, and there have been some very high... more
My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my co-founders at The Verge, and also just one of... more
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A podcast that talks about tech with normal people in mind? Who would have imagined such a thing could exist. It is refreshing to hear talk about tech take the social world into account instead of pretending it doesn’t exist. This podcast gives a way better perspective than most tech podcasts. The hosts care about “why” questions and not just bootlicking for billionaires
Amazing and informative podcast. Please update the thumbnail resolution of the ad-free version!
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”
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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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