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“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

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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

A.I. is changing the ways war is waged. This week, we explore how the U.S. and Israel are using A.I. to identify targets in the conflict with Iran — and why data centers and fiber optic cables are targets on the front lines. Then, researcher Julie Be... more

This week, the fallout continues as OpenAI scrambles to rework its deal with the Pentagon, while government agencies adapt to life without Claude. Then we break down the grim new reality of prediction market bets on the U.S.-Israel led war with Iran.... more

On Friday, President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s A.I. systems and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated the company a “supply chain risk.” Then, just a few hours later, the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, announce... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Bedard
Lead author of AI brain fry study, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, Fellow at Henderson Institute
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s Identity
Arijeta Lajka
New York Times reporter
The New York Times
Episode: OpenAI's Fog of War + Betting on Iran + Hard Fork Review of Slop
Anton Korinek
Professor in the Department of Economics and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
University of Virginia
Episode: Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
Scott Shambaugh
Volunteer maintainer of Matplotlib and founder of Leonid Space
Leonid Space
Episode: The Pentagon vs. Anthropic + An A.I. Agent Slandered Me + Hot Mess Express
Alexandra Alter
New York Times reporter
The New York Times
Episode: ‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing
Matt Schlicht
Founder of Moltbook and CEO of Octane AI
Moltbook, Octane AI
Episode: Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator
Amanda Askell
Philosopher and AI methodology expert at Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Will ChatGPT Ads Change OpenAI? + Amanda Askell Explains Claude's New Constitution
Kate Conger
Reporter for The Times and friend of the pod
The New York Times
Episode: Grok’s Undressing Scandal + Claude Code Capers + Casey Busts a Reddit Hoax
Sam Rodriques
Co-founder and CEO of FutureHouse and Edison Scientific
FutureHouse and Edison Scientific
Episode: Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?

Hosts

Kevin Roose
Tech columnist at The New York Times and co-host of several technology-focused discussions.
Casey Newton
Founder of Platformer and co-host of a technology-focused discussion series.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • So smart so funny

    So smart. So funny. I leave thoroughly informed and entertained 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AceOfChard
    Australia24 days ago
  • The Best

    Informative and entertaining. Look forward to each episode. Casey Newton needs to get his tight hour and take it on the road.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visc@B@rc@1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best way to stay abreast of all things AI

    I came to this show two years ago because it was a pleasure spending time with two friends who are funny and smart. Now I see this podcast as the most efficient and fun way to stay current on the global march into AI - from social implications to political guardrailing, from ethics to opportunities. Starting to wonder if Kevin and Casey are actually creating a historically important document for the future on AI innovation, adoption and alignment. Stellar work, guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyWilkins
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the dynamic

    I love this podcast not only for keeping me in the loop of everything going on in tech but the back and forth between the two is hilarious. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    primaldiva
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite Tech podcast

    Extremely relevant content and I also enjoy the banter of the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobotto
    Germanya month ago

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A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s Identity
Q: How is AI brain fry defined and what did you find about its prevalence?
AI brain fry is defined as cognitive strain from excessive use or oversight of AI, beyond an individual's cognitive capacity; about 14% of AI users reported experiencing brain fry in the study.
A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s Identity
Q: What kind of questions did you ask these workers?
The study surveyed 1,488 workers across disciplines, asking about AI use, work feelings, burnout metrics, and proxies for cognitive ability, including questions specifically about AI brain fry.
OpenAI's Fog of War + Betting on Iran + Hard Fork Review of Slop
Q: I wanted to just ask, first of all, how did you get interested in this? How did you learn about this? Did you get a tip from a toddler submitting things through the New York Times confidential tip process?
Arijeta explains she started with a broad look at AI Slop on social feeds, focusing on YouTube channels parents trust, and used a private-browsing, frame-by-frame analysis to identify AI-generated content and label patterns.
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
Q: How might job prospects change with the evolution of AI?
Korinek discusses the potential for certain jobs to be replaced by AI and the implications for the demand for human labor.
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
Q: Is Ghost GDP a real concept that we should be worried about?
Anton Korinek expresses concern about Ghost GDP, suggesting that as AI advances, economic productivity may grow without benefiting human workers.

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