Better Offline Radio Better Offline: Allison Morrow, Paris Martineau & Ed Ongweso Jr.
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Apr 9, 2025 
Join Allison Morrow, a CNN tech commentator, Ed Ongweso Jr. from the Tech Bubble newsletter, and Paris Martineau of The Information as they dive into the collapse of the AI bubble. They discuss the viral 'AI 2027' fan fiction and its unrealistic predictions. The trio critiques the tech industry's overhyped narratives and examines the growing disillusionment with corporate AI claims. They explore the vital role of human decision-making in AI applications while humorously addressing the disconnect between tech leaders and real-world implications.
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Hard Fork Critique
- Ed Zitron and Allison Morrow discuss an episode of Hard Fork.
- Kevin Roose criticized Apple for not embracing AI experimentation, suggesting they should prioritize it over brand consistency.
Signal Gate
- An Apple contact suggestion glitch added The Atlantic's editor to a secret military chat.
- This occurred when a government employee copied the editor's contact info, combining it with an official's, triggering the Signal app.
AI Can't Fail
- AI proponents argue it cannot fail, only be failed by users.
- This mirrors political rhetoric where parties blame voters instead of acknowledging their own shortcomings.