Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, European tech regulations, and using the Apple Vision Pro headset are discussed. How the lawsuit could impact OpenAI, tech giants complying with regulations, and personal experiences with the Vision Pro.

Google's removal of image generation from its chatbot Gemini sparks a culture war discussion. Kara Swisher's new book 'Burn Book' and podcast drama are addressed. Legal expert Daphne Keller discusses the Supreme Court's take on internet First Amendment cases. Tech titans, AI-generated books, and challenges in content moderation are also explored.

A.I. models Gemini and Gemma, risks of A.I., timelines for A.G.I., post-A.G.I world predictions by Demis Hassabis. Google suspends Gemini for controversial images. A.I. solutions for tough problems. Explore impacts of AI, DeepMind's advancements, Gemini, and Google Brain transformation.

CEO of Perplexity, Aravind Srinivas, discusses his company's challenger to Google's search engine. The podcast explores the evolution of chatbots, the rapid development of AI, concerns about AI agents taking control, the race for AI chips, and the features and concerns of Perplexity. It also delves into the monetization of awareness and journalism, the value of brand and the impact of AI on journalism.

Bluesky, the Twitter spin-off, is now open for public sign-ups. Can its dreams of decentralization fix social media? We talk with CEO Jay Graber. Then, New York Times reporter Erin Griffith on how Adobe’s failed acquisition of Figma has spooked tech companies and upset Silicon Valley’s startup pipeline. And finally, updates on ancient scrolls and artificial intelligence, Google’s chatbots, and the fight between record companies and TikTok. Today’s guests: Jay Graber, CEO of BlueskyErin Griffith, reporter for The New York TimesAdditional Reading: What Is Bluesky and Why Are People Clamoring to Join It?After Its $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, a Start-Up Picks Up the PiecesFirst passages of rolled-up Herculaneum scroll revealedGoogle Releases Gemini, an A.I.-Driven Chatbot and Voice AssistantUniversal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTokWe want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok.

Tech journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton try out Apple's Vision Pro headset and discuss its potential impact. They also delve into the congressional hearing on child safety and social media, featuring Mark Zuckerberg's apology. The collapse of Cruise, an autonomous vehicle company, and its implications for self-driving cars are also explored.

In this podcast, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the challenges faced by newsrooms and publishers due to tech platforms and AI. Chris Dixon, an influential investor in crypto, reflects on the broken promises of the industry while still emphasizing the future of blockchains. The hosts also delve into investing in crypto, the potential of NFTs, and question HP's printer practices.

David Yaffe-Bellany, a crypto industry reporter, and John Herrman, a technology reporter, discuss OpenAI's plan to combat disinformation in elections. They also talk about the debut of Bitcoin ETFs and the impact on the crypto industry. Additionally, they explore the emergence of TikTok as a platform for selling items and TikTok's venture into e-commerce. The podcast offers insight into the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and social media trends.

Guest Kirsten Grind from The Wall Street Journal talks about Casey leaving Substack due to pro-Nazi content controversy. The podcast also discusses Elon Musk's use of drugs and concerns from board members. Additionally, the discovery of a new class of antibiotics using AI is explored.

The podcast discusses The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, the challenges in funding and legal issues for AI chatbots, the debate over iMessage and Android users, the development of a universal chat app called Beeper, and the vision for seamless communication. The hosts also share their tech resolutions for the new year and discuss organizing phone screens and setting tech goals.