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The Tech Report

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NVIDIA
Microsoft
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Google
AI Adoption
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Mental Health
Elon Musk
Productivity
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Tech Bro Meltdowns
Chatgpt
Meta

Welcome to the Tech Report, where you can keep up to date with everything you need to know from the fast-changing world of technology. Every week we’ll bring you interviews with leading experts, journalists and commentators on everything from the future of AI to tech bro meltdowns.

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“I estimate $200bn to $300bn worth of GPUs are either in warehouses or sitting in unpowered data centres.”

Writers of Where’s Your Ed At and host of the Better Offline podcast Ed Zitron joins The Tech Report’s Isaac Pound to talk about the data cente... more

“The threat of AI is there to force down wages and essentially force down the leverage of workers.”

Host of the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast and author of Hyperscalers Paris Marx joins The Tech Report’s Isaac Pound to talk about the intersection betwee... more

“They need trillions of dollars in revenue. Who’s going to pay it?”

Senior Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research Dean Baker joins The Tech Report’s Isaac Pound to talk about how some of the founding principles of the AI ... more

“Nobody cared about the model.”

Eli the Computer Guy talks to The Tech Report’s Isaac Pound about the tech underpinning the AI hype and how the industry is moving away from reliance on frontier models.

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Recent Guests

Dean Baker
Senior Distinguished Fellow, Center for Economic and Policy Research
Center for Economic and Policy Research
Episode: Frontier AI is getting rejected by businesses | Dean Baker
Cory Doctorow
Author of The Reverse Centaur's Guide To Life After AI and originator of the term inshitification
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Episode: We must pop the AI bubble sooner rather than later | Cory Doctorow
Deana Burke
Marketer, renegade AI researcher and co-founder of Boys Club
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Episode: Poisoning AI is trivially easy | Deana Burke
Eli the Computer Guy
Tech educator and host, discussed AI trends and enterprise implications
Episode: The hype around AI is dying | Eli the Computer Guy
Jowi Morales
Tech journalist covering data centers
Episode: Data center opposition is only going to grow | Jowi Morales
Edward Ongweso Jr.
Co-host of This Machine Kills and author of The Tech Bubble Newsletter
This Machine Kills, The Tech Bubble Newsletter
Episode: AI has failed to boost productivity says 90% of execs | Edward Ongweso Jr
Brian Merchant
Author of Blood in the Machine; tech reporter
Blood in the Machine
Episode: Data center developers have ‘dug their own graves’ | Brian Merchant
Alex Hudson
Tech journalist, AI consultant, co-host of Crash Podcast
Crash Podcast
Episode: Open AI’s Big Pause is Hubris, not Safety | Alex Hudson
Joseph Cox
Award-winning 404 Media journalist
404 Media
Episode: AI surveillance is already being abused | Joseph Cox 404 Media

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Isaac
Host of The Tech Report

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The truth about AI

    I have learned so much about AI through all the great contributors to this podcast. There is so much misinformation out there about LLMs and hype around OpenAI, Anthropic, and the rest, and these guys explain it so well. I was so misled by the coverage on mainstream media, which is atrocious.

    I usually listen on YouTube where you can avoid any audio problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Syncyclist98
    United States17 days ago
  • Great place for critiques of tech world

    Great pod, platforms some lesser known but very worthwhile guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NLowrey802
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show, BUT…

    I love the show, but the ads are horrendous. They just barge into the middle of sentences, twice as loud. They’ve got to do something about them

    I get that ads are the price we pay for a free show. It’s just, can’t we have actual breaks where they pause, cut to an ad, and then start up again once they’ve played?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    E K Smith
    United States2 months ago
  • Everyone Should Listen

    Excellent Current Information and Guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMF26
    United States2 months ago
  • Very good content but audio needs work

    I turn to this show to get a critical perspective on the awful tech industry. The content is excellent and the guests share a range of valuable expertise. I listen regularly despite the problems with the audio—as another reviewer said, the content is very quiet but the ads are loud and begin at random times with no warning, and can truly hurt your ears. (This makes me feel very irritated by the advertisers and I immediately skip through, which is presumably not the goal.) Please fix this problem... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L’Ecureuil Noir
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful, data-driven critique that questions hype and market narratives.
Guest lineup is consistently high-caliber and brings diverse expertise.
Probing discussions that help organizations understand potential regulatory and market risks.
Audio quality is variable, but content quality often compensates for it.

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#35
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#92
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI wasn’t made for you | Paris Marx
Q: How much do you think AI and the surrounding narrative factors into growing union support and pushback against labor conditions?
AI is definitely part of the narrative, but unions aren't just reacting to AI; they're reacting to broader inequality and the way big tech has concentrated power. The fear of AI replacing jobs contributes to the urgency for leverage and protection, but unions also push back with concrete demands and organizing that stem from long-standing labor issues.
Frontier AI is getting rejected by businesses | Dean Baker
Q: Do you see open models as a credible threat to large incumbents like OpenAI and Anthropic, and what would that mean for their business models?
Open models present a credible threat because they offer cost efficiency, customization, and greater control over data; incumbents may need to pivot toward pricing, openness, and partnerships rather than simply increasing model size. This could redefine ROI expectations and push incumbents to embrace more flexible, lower-cost offerings.
Frontier AI is getting rejected by businesses | Dean Baker
Q: How do you think the lack of appetite for frontier models and their pricing will shape the industry going forward?
Given the high cost of running data centers, most businesses will prefer older, cheaper models with sufficient capabilities, and many will shift toward open-weight models to maintain control, privacy, and cost efficiency. This could slow the rush to ever-bigger models and encourage a broader ecosystem of more affordable options.
We must pop the AI bubble sooner rather than later | Cory Doctorow
Q: Do you think AI is ever going to deliver on the promises made by the people who made it?
Cory argues no, while acknowledging future machines may think, the current approach lacks true understanding and durable value; profitability will depend on broader economic and strategic factors beyond hype.
AI Safety: ‘Sam Altman should face a grand jury’ | Eli the Computer Guy
Q: What do you think about the warnings around AI safety and the idea that we need to slow down development?
The guest argues that much of the doom talk is sensational and often misaligned with the actual technology stack; the real focus should be on safeguards, governance, and practical risk management rather than blocking progress entirely.

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What is The Tech Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, analytical tech commentary show that centers critical perspectives on AI, market dynamics, and infrastructure, often featuring guests who dissect hype with data-driven skepticism. Episodes frequently probe the financial and governance dimensions of AI, data centers, and tech policy, while evaluating how media narratives, investor incentives, and regulatory actions shape outcomes for technology and society. Notable strengths include contrarian takes from industry observers, policymakers, journalists, and technologists, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives with detailed, numbers-focused analysis. This program tends to appeal to listeners who want a skeptical, economics-informed view of tech advances and who value rigo... more

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2. Cory Doctorow
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4. Eli the Computer Guy
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7. Brian Merchant
8. Alex Hudson

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