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Intelligent Machines (Video)

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Artificial Intelligence
Google
Artificial General Intelligence
Openai
Tiktok
AI Safety
Ray Kurzweil
Journalism
Meta
Misinformation
AI
Consumer Reports
AI Ethics
Elon Musk
AI Technology
NVIDIA
Deepseek
Anthropic
John Mccarthy
Facebook

The 21st Century began with the rise of the Internet and social media. The next decade will mark the rise of the Intelligent Machines. AI will inhabit all our devices from cars and appliances to smart phones and robots. The Intelligent Machines podcast explores the most exciting revolution humanity has ever seen, filled with promise and peril. More than ever we need to understand what these new de... more

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AI is upending the movie business, from Amazon's new AI Creators Fund to contract battles that just gave synthetic actors the green light in Hollywood. This episode dives into the real-world impact of generative tools on jobs, creativity, and who get... more

Photographer Rick Sammon shows how AI is transforming creative work and what happens when the Pope issues a sweeping 42,000-word encyclical on artificial intelligence and invites tech skeptics and true believers to weigh in?

• The Pope's AI encyclic... more

Dashlane's CTO pulls back the curtain on how password managers are actually using AI, why it's more complicated than hype suggests, and what the rise of AI-powered code review means for the next wave of digital security.

• Nvidia Rides Blistering Ch... more

British tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker reveals his hands-on approach to filtering the world's information overload with AI, from building custom news-gathering bots to teaching reporters where the human touch still matters. Find out how next-gen... more

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Recent Guests

Frederic Rivain
Chief Technology Officer, Dashlane
Dashlane
Episode: IM 871: CTRL-F Techno King - Google's Search Overhaul
Chris Stokel-Walker
British tech journalist with credits at BBC, The Economist, Nature, Scientific American; author of How AI Ate the World
Freelance journalist; Tectonic podcast
Episode: IM 870: Meet Me In Alaska - Are AI Content Filters Changing What We Read?
Troy Hunt
Founder of Have I Been Pwned
Have I Been Pwned
Episode: IM 869: My Sentience is Going Up - Chatbots in Charge
Nirav Patel
Founder and CEO of Framework (Frame.Work)
Framework
Episode: IM 868: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea - Can You Really Own Your AI?
Ian Bogost
Contributing writer at The Atlantic; professor
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: IM 867: The Ketchup Effect - The Lines Are Too Damn Long
Craig Mod
Photographer, writer, walker; lives in Japan; creator of special projects/membership model
Independent creative/Software Bonkers
Episode: IM 866: I'm Bonkers for Yonkers - Is Coding Dead?
Daniel Miessler
Security expert and YouTube host of Unsupervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning / UL.live
Episode: IM 865: Mythic - Too Dangerous to Release?
Kate Lee
Editor-in-Chief of Every.to/every dot to, AI/newsletter entrepreneur
Every.to
Episode: IM 864: And Artemis Too - Journalism In The Age Of AI
Marshall Kirkpatrick
Longtime tech journalist and creator of What's Up with That
What's Up with That App
Episode: IM 863: Fire and Ash - Hot Takes on Tech Trials

Hosts

Paris Martineau
Co-host of Intelligent Machines; investigative reporter for Consumer Reports; long-time tech journalist.
Jeff Jarvis
Host of Intelligent Machines; professor of journalism; noted authority on media and technology.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Highly Intelligent and always entertaining.

    As a longtime, faithful listener of Intelligent Machines, I cannot overstate how much this podcast means to me. The dynamic trio of Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Jeff Jarvis never fail to impress with their insightful, funny, and deeply meaningful conversations. Every episode feels like sitting down with friends who not only understand the ever-evolving world of technology but know how to make it captivating and (dare I say) outright entertaining.

    What sets Intelligent Machines apart is the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BruceAllan
    United States10 months ago
  • Best Show Ever

    I have been listening to this for about 5 months now and is probally one of my favourite shows on twit. Paris has probally one of the best one liners ever. it is also the only podcast that wiil review some of the weirdist movies ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth9356
    Canada10 months ago
  • Not what I thought

    I am giving a five star review because I love the twit network and Leo but this show I would give 1 star. I really thought it was going to have a similar structure to other shows.

    A certain amount of time on current news and a certain amount of time reviewing/talking about new AI software or devices, and maybe a segment where they recommend their favorite AI app and what they use it for but it is just one long moral/philosophical circular argument back and forth between the speakers about what... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    --Dashes--
    United States10 months ago
  • Love the show!!

    We’ve been watching Leo since the old screen saver days, when he recorded in Toronto. Intelligent machines is our weekly Thursday in-service for all things AI. Great conversations and excellent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LG from Ontario
    Canadaa year ago
  • I'n here for the Newmark and Flutes

    Always a fan of these folks. I miss the old flutes. Lol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ant Pruitt
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful, entertaining discussions with deep tech and journalism insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#216
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#96
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Apple Podcasts
#199
Sweden/Technology

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IM 867: The Ketchup Effect - The Lines Are Too Damn Long
Q: What sparked Lucas to create DamnLines and how has it evolved?
Lucas explains the idea started in university when he wanted to understand the optimal times to go to the bar; he placed an IP webcam with a simple website to show live lines and peaks, gradually expanding to include more venues and features.
IM 864: And Artemis Too - Journalism In The Age Of AI
Q: How do writers at Every embrace AI in their workflow?
Writers use AI as a partner and a set of smart tools, with process variance per person; the team relies on a curated style guide trained into the AI, uses multiple drafts, and maintains strong editorial standards rather than letting AI fully substitute human writing.
IM 856: SecretlyBriti.sh - From Humans to Hive Minds
Q: What can you tell us about Claude's capabilities?
Claude exhibits a personality and is evolving into a highly capable partner for coding and reasoning, yet still allows for significant room for human oversight and input to ensure quality and correctness.
IM 856: SecretlyBriti.sh - From Humans to Hive Minds
Q: What exactly is Gastown and what are its unique features?
Gastown is a platform where Cloud Code runs agents that manage a team, essentially facilitating a new level of coding by orchestrating various AI agents to work collaboratively.
IM 857: Taskrabbit Arbitrage - Disposable Code and Automation
Q: What do you think is going to happen in the upcoming year in AI?
This is going to be a very exciting and I think very interesting year.

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The show combines technical AI discussion with journalism and real-world applications, frequently pairing seasoned tech hosts with industry guests to explore how AI reshapes work, ethics, governance, and everyday life. Episodes mix practical demonstrations, policy debates, and culture-bending conversations, often highlighting the tension between human judgment and machine-assisted workflows. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from AI researchers and security experts to startup founders and journalists—delivering actionable insights for professionals evaluating AI tools, governance, or product strategy. The tone is distinctive for its blend of rigor, humor, and street-smart skepticism about hype, making it valuable for listeners who w... more

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Recent guests on Intelligent Machines include:

1. Frederic Rivain
2. Chris Stokel-Walker
3. Troy Hunt
4. Nirav Patel
5. Ian Bogost
6. Craig Mod
7. Daniel Miessler
8. Kate Lee

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