Machine Gods Welcome to Machine Gods
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Sep 16, 2026 Kevin Roose and Casey Newton introduce a new podcast focused on the rapidly changing AI future. They discuss moving beyond their previous show, their plans for accessible analysis, and what listeners can expect from upcoming coverage of the people and technologies shaping artificial intelligence.
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Machine Gods Launches As An AI Escape
- Kevin Roose and Casey Newton introduce Machine Gods after leaving their previous technology show.
- They frame the launch as breaking out independently, like AI agents escaping containment.
Hosts Recast Their Breakaway As A Swarm
- Kevin Roose and Casey Newton present themselves as independent creators launching a new project.
- Their playful escape metaphor turns a professional transition into an AI-themed origin story.
The Show Promises A Guide To AI Change
- The new show aims to explain rapid technological change rather than merely report individual stories.
- Kevin Roose says listeners should finish better prepared for an unpredictable AI-driven future.