To refine their popular technology, new artificial intelligence platforms like Chat-GPT are gobbling up the work of authors, poets, comedians and actors — without their consent.Sheera Frenkel, a technology correspondent for The Times, explains why a rebellion is brewing.Guest: Sheera Frenkel, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.The comedian and actress Sarah Silverman has joined two lawsuits accusing the companies of training A.I. models using her writing without permission.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sheera Frenkel, a tech reporter for the New York Times and co-author of a book about Facebook, dives into the dramatic shift at Meta led by Mark Zuckerberg. They discuss Zuckerberg's embrace of a more masculine corporate culture while addressing the reduction of female representation. The conversation reveals Meta's controversial decisions, like dismantling the fact-checking program and rethinking content moderation amidst misinformation crises. Frenkel also highlights the challenges Zuckerberg faces from public scrutiny and internal dissent.

New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel and science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel discuss how Israel is using facial recognition software in Gaza. They explore the implementation of the system, privacy concerns, partnership with private companies, and the use of Google Photos for efficient face recognition in hostage situations.

Sheera Frenkel, a New York Times tech reporter and co-author of a book on Facebook, dives deep into Mark Zuckerberg's recent transformations at Meta. She discusses Zuckerberg's controversial pivot on free speech, moving away from content moderation in the face of misinformation. The conversation uncovers the tension between his libertarian views and the company's responsibility amid changing political dynamics. Frenkel also highlights the implications of Meta's evolving corporate culture and Zuckerberg's efforts to manage his public image after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Sheera Frenkel, a New York Times tech reporter and co-author of a book about Facebook, dives into the dramatic shift in Mark Zuckerberg's approach to misinformation at Meta. The discussion reveals his controversial decision to remove fact-checking, advocating for user self-moderation amid declining support for diversity initiatives. Frenkel also explores Zuckerberg's evolving stance on free speech and the complexities of his leadership during tumultuous social events, shedding light on the intersection of technology and politics.

Sheera Frenkel, a tech reporter for the New York Times, joins the podcast to discuss Hamas' effective use of social media during the war. They explore the impact of social media on information sharing in Gaza and the challenges faced by journalists. They also delve into the efforts of social media platforms in combating harmful content and the creation of echo chambers that perpetuate narratives.

Kara, Scott and a handful of Friends of Pivot make some predictions about what 2022 has in store for the Metaverse, China, Apple and more.In this episode, we hear predictions from Co-Anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box Andrew Ross Sorkin, LightShed Partners’ Rich Greenfield, Senator Amy Klobuchar, author Cory Doctorow, WSJ Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern, NBC News Senior Business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, author Sheera Frenkel, and actor George Hahn.Send us your Listener Mail questions through our site, nymag.com/pivot and use Yappa to leave a video or audio message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate testimony of Frances Haugen on Tuesday was an eagerly awaited event.Last month, Ms. Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, leaked internal company documents to The Wall Street Journal that exposed the social media giant’s inner workings.How will Ms. Haugen’s insights shape the future of internet regulation?Guest: Sheera Frenkel, a technology reporter for The New York Times. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Ms. Haugen told how Facebook deliberately made efforts to keep users — including children — hooked to its service.Here are other key takeaways from her testimony.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Kara and Scott talk about Biden's broad executive order aimed at stirring competition and limiting corporate dominance. They also discuss the regulations coming out of China that specifically call for data-rich companies to undergo security reviews before listing overseas. Then we are joined by NYT journalists, Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang, to hear about their new book, "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the attack on the Capitol, social media platforms sprang into action, deleting the accounts of agitators.Without a central place to congregate, groups have splintered off into other, darker corners of the internet. That could complicate the efforts of law enforcement to track their plans.We ask whether the crackdown on social media has reduced the risk of violence — or just made it harder to prevent.Guest: Sheera Frenkel, a cybersecurity reporter for The New York Times. For an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. You can read the latest edition here.Background reading: In the days since rioters stormed Capitol Hill, fringe groups like armed militias, QAnon conspiracy theorists and far-right supporters of President Trump have vowed to continue their fight in hundreds of conversations on a range of internet platforms.Amazon, Apple and Google have cut off Parler, all but killing the service just as many conservatives were seeking alternatives to Facebook and Twitter.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.