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Gary Rivlin

Chicago writer and reporter, and author of AI Valley. Covered the dot-com frenzy in the ‘90s and now covers AI.

Top 5 podcasts with Gary Rivlin

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217 snips
May 26, 2025 • 42min

Can Smaller Startups Compete in the AI Race?

In a lively discussion, Gary Rivlin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of 'AI Valley,' joins Christy Wyskiel, senior advisor at Johns Hopkins University, to explore the competitive AI landscape. They examine how smaller startups can thrive amidst tech giants, the impact of government funding cuts on innovation, and the implications of recent massive investments, including the $40 billion that went to OpenAI. The conversation also highlights AI's transformative potential in healthcare, especially in diagnostics.
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99 snips
Mar 19, 2025 • 45min

The Promise & Peril Of AI

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin discusses the promise and peril of AI, emphasizing the importance of regulation to harness its potential in health and education. He shares his concerns about the rapid evolution of AI and the ethical implications surrounding its development. Maureen Corrigan reviews Karen Russell's novel, "The Antidote," exploring its emotional narratives set against the Dust Bowl era, highlighting themes of community and personal struggle.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 38min

Ep 511: The Mad Dash To Cash in On AI. Is AI overhyped AND underhyped?

Gary Rivlin, a Chicago-based writer and author of AI Valley, dives into the fascinating yet chaotic world of AI. He argues that AI is both overhyped and underestimated, urging listeners to look beyond the fluff. Rivlin draws parallels to the dot-com frenzy, revealing how the smartest innovators leverage AI to enhance human creativity. He discusses the transformational impact of generative AI, the surge in venture capital investments, and the necessity for businesses to adapt rapidly to this evolving landscape.
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16 snips
Jun 16, 2025 • 50min

AI: Blessing or Curse? & What Our Noisy World Does to You

Gary Rivlin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and author of 'AI Valley', dives into the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence, discussing its transformative potential and ominous societal implications. Meanwhile, Chris Berdik, journalist and author of 'Clamor', reveals the harmful health impacts of noise pollution, linking it to serious issues like heart disease. Together, they explore how both AI and noise affect our lives, urging listeners to rethink their relationship with technology and sound in our increasingly chaotic world.
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May 5, 2025 • 2h 35min

TWiT 1030: Journalism Comes In Second - Government Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom

Join Owen Thomas, managing editor at San Francisco Business Times, Iain Thomson, tech reporter at The Register, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin as they tackle the latest in tech. They discuss the alarming government threats to Wikipedia's editorial freedom and the implications for free speech. The trio dives into Apple's antitrust challenges and the rise of AI-fueled misinformation, stressing the importance of ethical journalism. Rivlin shares insights from his book 'AI Valley,' shedding light on the intersection of tech and society.

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