The Sam Sanders Show Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu
Nov 8, 2024
Taylor Lorenz, a tech journalist known for her insights on online culture, and Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, dissect the tech landscape of 2024. They highlight how AI is reshaping creative industries and discuss the evolving role of social media, notably TikTok. The duo explores Elon Musk's controversial impact on online communication, the challenges facing young influencers, and the effects of social media on body image. Additionally, they engage in a playful challenge to distinguish between real and AI-generated tech headlines.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Technology's Influence on the 2024 Election
01:40 • 9min
Musk's Dual Impact on Tech and Politics
10:27 • 10min
The Influence of Gen Alpha and Social Media Trends
20:03 • 2min
Navigating Digital Influences on Body Image and Youth
22:03 • 18min
Exploring Robotics and the Future of Music Discovery
39:48 • 2min
AI or Nah: A Tech Headline Challenge
42:07 • 5min
Wrapping Up the Tech Conversation
47:37 • 2min