Molly Wood

Molly Wood, Founder and CEO of Mollywood Media and host of Everybody in the Pool, joins the discussion on AI and privacy. They explore the need for standardization around personal data management in AI technologies, reminiscent of early internet days. Key topics include the implications of using chatbots and large language models for personal health data, and the balance between user convenience and privacy. Molly also shares insights on climate technology, tying in the environmental impact of tech innovations.

Molly Wood, a prominent technology journalist known for her expertise in both tech and climate issues, joins the conversation to explore big tech's interest in building power plants, linking it to nuclear energy. The discussion also covers Automattic's controversial workforce changes amid the WP Engine dispute. Moreover, they dive into Meta's new AI video generator and its redesign aimed at Gen-Z. The episode highlights the struggle for sustainability in data centers and the ongoing push for renewable energy amidst growing AI demand.