"Today, Explained" discusses how Barnes & Noble went from bankruptcy to success. Nilay Patel and Brendan Ballou share the bookseller's unlikely turnaround story. They explore Barnes & Noble's transformation through community engagement, changes in the company, and the impact of private equity.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, dives into the profound impact of AI on pop culture. He discusses how AI-generated music and imagery are reshaping the entertainment landscape. The conversation explores the disruption of Google’s dominance in online search, the shift towards AI-driven functionalities, and how platforms like TikTok are transforming the consumption of culture. Patel emphasizes the need to embrace these changes while addressing concerns over creativity and content quality.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast, talks with Jon about Elon Musk’s newest and thorniest business venture: purchasing Twitter. In a recent article, “Welcome to Hell, Elon,” Patel describes the quandary that awaits the Tesla founder and argues that Musk has made a historic mistake. He joins Offline to talk Musks’ misguided free speech promises, the limits of technical solutions to political problems, and the hubris of an internet troll-turned-King Twit. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of the Verge, discusses decision-making, human attention, and real-life insights with GaryVee in a well-rounded episode diving into business and personal handling.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of The Verge, interviews former President Barack Obama on pivotal issues like AI and free speech. They discuss the need for effective government oversight in the age of technology and how democracy intertwines with innovation. Obama emphasizes the inclusion of diverse voices in AI discussions, the importance of regulating children’s content, and the challenges of content moderation. The conversation is both insightful and entertaining, with anecdotes that add a light touch to serious subjects.

Tech reporters Joanna Stern, Nilay Patel, and Mark Gurman join Kara Swisher to discuss Apple's new Vision Pro, including its features, the $3500 price tag, and speculation about Steve Jobs' opinion on the device. They also explore challenges in app compatibility, privacy concerns, and Apple's flaws.

AI is making fake Drake/The Weeknd songs, weird images, and there’s a worry that TV and movie scripts could be written by ChatGPT. But it’s also about to dramatically change the way we consume, share, and obsess over pop culture. Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, explains to Sam how pretty much everything we search on the internet is mediated by Google… and how AI is about to disrupt it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast, discusses the risks AI poses to intellectual property rights and lawsuits against developers. They explore copyright concerns with large language models, parallel between AI-generated content and monkey selfie case, legal challenges in regulating AI, and enforcing regulations on arbitrary computer code.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of the Verge, joins GaryVee to discuss following human attention, decision-making, NFTs, and many other topics. They explore challenges of digital communication, the distinction between 'Gary Vee' and 'Gary Vaynerchuk, the Executive', documenting life, social media influencers, and navigating the rise and fall of the NFT market.

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai and tech journalist Nilay Patel discuss the risky launch of Google's AI Overviews, highlighting the inaccuracies generated by AI, impact on organic traffic, and the balance between innovation and public perception. The conversation delves into the challenges of AI implementation, user intent in search results, and Google's strategy for AI in search.