Karen Weise

Karen Weise, a New York Times technology reporter focusing on Amazon, joins the discussion about the company's bold plans to automate its warehouses, potentially displacing over half a million workers. She reveals details from internal documents showing Amazon aims to automate 75% of its operations. The conversation also touches on the backlash against OpenAI's Sora, which has sparked controversy over deepfakes, including complaints from high-profile figures. Lastly, they explore the burgeoning field of AI browsers, discussing early impressions of ChatGPT Atlas.

Karen Weise, the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, reveals how Amazon plans to automate over half a million jobs in its warehouses. She discusses the technological advancements driving this shift and the urgency stemming from rising costs and AI investments. Weise explains the evolution of Amazon’s workforce, the transformation brought by robotics like Sparrow, and the implications for job markets and communities. As traditional roles shrink, she raises concerns about the future of work amidst this massive automation push.

Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, delves into a groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. She explains why features beloved by consumers, like the 'buy now' button and Prime shipping, may be illegal. The discussion highlights Amazon's market tactics and the implications this has for independent sellers, who struggle under the platform's dominance. Weise also reveals the paradox of how consumer convenience can impact seller challenges, questioning what this means for future shopping habits.