Mike Isaac

Casey Newton, a journalist known for covering social media companies, and Mike Isaac, a technology reporter for The New York Times, delve into Mark Zuckerberg's surprising pivot toward more politically conservative positions. They analyze his evolving persona and the implications for Meta's 4 billion users. The discussion highlights Zuckerberg's historical struggles with public scrutiny, his controversial content moderation policies, and the ongoing challenges of misinformation in today's political landscape.

Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the launch of Meta's Threads and its rapid growth, surpassing 30 million downloads in just 16 hours. He explores the vulnerabilities of Twitter post-Elon Musk's acquisition and its struggles with user experience and advertiser relations. Isaac analyzes how Threads aims to create a friendlier alternative, leveraging Instagram's user base while navigating challenges of maintaining a positive culture. The tech landscape's shift to new innovations like AI and the metaverse also adds intrigue to this competitive landscape.

Tech reporter Mike Isaac from The New York Times returns to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI and its societal implications. He discusses the surprising use of AI for companionship and its ethical dilemmas, alongside the troubling effects of technology on mental health. The conversation dives into the shifting political attitudes among tech leaders and the influence of AI on modern youth, touching on creativity, empathy, and the darker trends of the wellness industry. Isaac challenges us to consider how AI reshapes our relationships and understanding of reality.

Kara hosts Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of The Verge; Mike Isaac, NY Times tech correspondent; and Alexa Corse from the Wall Street Journal, to discuss the mass migration from Elon Musk’s X to emerging platforms like Bluesky and Threads. They delve into the appeal of decentralized social media and the rise of the fediverse. The conversation highlights users seeking community over algorithm-driven engagement and explores the challenges of moderation and political discourse in today's online ecosystem. Tune in for insights on the evolving social media landscape!

Kylie Robison, a tech journalist from The Verge, and Mike Isaac, a New York Times writer, delve into the current state of tech journalism. They discuss the hype around generative AI and its implications for sustainability, highlighting the failures of tech journalism in managing expectations. The duo shares amusing anecdotes while critiquing the diminishing excitement in the industry. The conversation also touches on the need for accountability in tech failures and the challenge of producing authentic narratives that resonate with everyday users.

Tech reporter Mike Isaac from the New York Times joins the discussion, diving into Donald Trump's new digital trading cards and their bizarre appeal to his supporters. The conversation shifts to the turbulent world of Twitter under Elon Musk, highlighting the erratic changes and their impact on public perception. They also analyze the growing love affair between the QAnon cult and the platform, raising eyebrows about its influence on the political landscape. Overall, an entertaining exploration of technology's intersection with politics.

In this lively discussion, Mike Isaac, a seasoned New York Times tech reporter, dissects the alarming trend of 'Greg Steube-fication' among tech CEOs. The conversation humorously critiques British politics and the absurdities of cringe culture, while exploring the chaotic intersection of oligarchs, tech, and government. Isaac sheds light on Mark Zuckerberg’s tangled political maneuvers and the challenges he faces amid antitrust scrutiny. The dialogue also dives deep into the superficiality of trust among elites, revealing the complexities of modern leadership and public perception.

Mike Isaac, a technology reporter at the New York Times, discusses the drama around Sam Altman being temporarily removed from OpenAI, the power dynamics within the company, and the ongoing developments in the OpenAI-Microsoft partnership.

Mike Isaac, a Technology correspondent for The New York Times, delves into Elon Musk's complex relationship with Twitter after becoming its largest stakeholder. The discussion reveals Musk's unpredictable behavior and transformative potential, raising questions about his impact on the platform's trajectory. Isaac highlights the excitement and caution surrounding Musk’s reign, from his provocative tweets to the implications of a potential takeover. Throughout, they explore the broader significance of Twitter in global communications amidst rising challenges.

We’re one week into the Threads era. How long is that going to last? What does it mean for Twitter, really? And what do Threads and continued chaos at Twitter say about the future of social media?That’s maybe a lot to talk tackle, but we’re going to do it anyway. NYT tech reporter Mike Isaac (@mikeisaac) joins Vox’s Peter Kafka to get us up to speed on Mark Zuckerberg’s effort to depants Elon Musk — it seems to be going pretty well, for the moment. And we’ll try to answer one big question: Why exactly does Zuckerberg want a Twitter clone, anyway? Then veteran tech exec and big thinker Eugene Wei (@eugenewei) joins to talk about what Musk got wrong at Twitter, why Meta is building its own Twitter using cues from Instagram and TikTok, and life in the algorithm age.Host: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices