
“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcas... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 195 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week, we look at the cybersecurity threats that a new unreleased model from Anthropic are posing to software everywhere. And we ask whether Project Glasswing, the company’s bold new defense initiative, will give tech companies enough of a head s... more
Last week, two separate juries held social media companies liable for harming young users. We unpack what these landmark decisions mean — not only for the future of social platforms like Meta and YouTube, but also for A.I. chatbots. Then, Sebastian M... more
The “Hard Fork” team is off this week, taking a much-needed break. While we’re away, we wanted to draw your attention to a recent episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
In this conversation, Ezra speaks with Jack Clark, a co-founder of Anthropic, about h... more
This week, we start by talking about the new wave of tech layoffs at Atlassian and Block, as well as reports that Meta plans to cut up to 20 percent of its work force. This raises the question of whether A.I. job loss has truly begun, or if there are... more
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Great content but hidden behind the shouting and general over enthusiastic presentation. Calm down, present as a serious subject and it’ll be spot on
I look forward to the new episode release every Friday! The hosts are funny and their tech coverage is outstanding. I’m always ahead of the newest trends because of this show. I am already so well informed as a Hardfork listener that I was bored to tears when they slipped in an Ezra Klein Show episode about AI agents.
Funny, heartwarming, informative - my main source of updates on all things AI.
Interesting content, love the rapport but please stop saying “sort of” so much
It pains me to write this, because I’ve liked this show for at least two years. But in recent months, this show has taken an obvious turn towards political hackery. While Casey has always had a left-wing slant, previously the show somehow remained balanced despite that. But lately, the show feels like a left-wing screed: sanctimonious progressive opinions on everything from pillorying ICE to criticisms of the Pentagon (and a total lack of criticism of Anthropic or perspective from the DOW), ri... more
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Exploring the intersection of technology and society, the discussions encompass a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, ethical implications of tech advancements, social media regulations, and shifts in various industries due to emerging technologies. Commentaries often reflect on current events related to legislative developments, corporate practices, and societal impacts, making it a pertinent source for tech enthusiasts and those concerned with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Noteworthy is the engaging dynamic between the hosts, who blend humor with insightful analysis, ensuring that complex topics remain accessible and entertaining.
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