Elizabeth Rhodes from OpenResearch and Kate Conger from New York Times discuss memes about Kamala Harris and the potential of universal basic income. They explore tech industry alliances, UBI impacts on health and employment, and a cybersecurity debacle caused by CrowdStrike's faulty update.

Tech elites shift support to Trump post-assassination attempt. The rise of facial fitness gum trend among teen boys discussed. Concerns over social media's influence on teenagers' appearance and unrealistic beauty standards highlighted.

Alison Roman, cook, writer, and author, discusses parenting dilemmas, ethical tech questions, and privacy concerns in childcare and technology. Topics include image rights, hacking, rude behavior towards digital assistants, and the risks of using period tracker apps. The podcast explores the use of PowerShell commands for employee tracking, security interventions against hacking attempts, and the ethical implications of using tech devices like Flipper Zero. The episode concludes with Alison Roman engaging in a tech discussion with the hosts.

Ted Sarandos, Co-chief executive of Netflix, discusses his early days in a video store, the future of the entertainment industry, challenges faced by Netflix. Topics include audience vs. critic reviews, AI in creativity, and Netflix's evolution.

Record labels sue A.I. music generators for copyright infringement. Pentagon tech upgrade discussed with Silicon Valley’s shifting views. Fun game HatGPT rounds off the episode.

Renée DiResta, author of “Invisible Rulers,” discusses modern propaganda and disinformation. Surgeon General proposes warning labels for social media. The impact of cryptocurrency on the 2024 elections is explored by David Yaffe-Bellany. Crypto super PACs and politicians' engagement with the crypto industry are analyzed.

New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle discusses Apple's AI leap at WWDC, Elon Musk's turbulent week, allegations of misconduct at SpaceX, and a game of HatGPT. The episode explores Apple's AI features, Tesla's compensation package, Musk's controversial relationships, and AI's impact on news and journalism.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses Canada's AI leadership efforts and challenges. OpenAI whistle-blower Daniel Kokotajlo opens up about the risky move to expose issues within the company. Topics include AI innovation, deepfake technology, TikTok ban considerations, and the debate over prioritizing growth or values in tech companies.

Josh Batson, a researcher at the A.I. startup Anthropic, discusses how an experiment with chatbot Claude and the Golden Gate Bridge represents a breakthrough in understanding large language models. The podcast also covers recent developments in A.I. safety, including Google's A.I. controversies and OpenAI's new voice assistant being revoked for safety reasons.

Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink patient, shares how the brain-computer interface has changed his life. Scarlett Johansson's refusal to voice GPT-4o at OpenAI prompts controversy. Microsoft's new A.I. PCs raise concerns about privacy as they record user activities.