Brian Merchant
Reporter for OneZero contributing insightful analysis on technology and its societal impact.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 46: AGI Funny Business (Model), with Brian Merchant, December 2 2024
Tech journalist Brian Merchant, a journalist in residence at the AI Now Institute and co-host of System Crash, dives into the evolution of artificial general intelligence and its role in shaping tech investments. He critiques initial AGI hype driven by figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The conversation touches on the tension between optimism and skepticism in AI narratives, the ethical challenges of automation, and the implications of AI in publishing. Brian humorously unpacks the misconceptions surrounding AGI and its business models, raising essential questions about technology's future.
Sep 30, 2020 • 28min
Reporter Roundtable: Discussing Media Narratives and Tech Industry Attacks On The Press
Join Eric Newcomer, a Bloomberg reporter known for his deep dives into tech stories, and Brian Merchant from OneZero, as they dissect the intricate relationship between journalism and the tech industry. They explore how media narratives surrounding tech companies like Uber and Facebook are shifting from admiration to skepticism. The conversation uncovers the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity and the necessity of accountability in a landscape where secrecy reigns. Their insights reveal a clash of cultures between tech and traditional media.
