sam boyer, a returning guest, joins Ian and Kris to discuss simplicity in writing software in Go. They explore the distinction between simple and easy, the challenges of achieving simplicity, and the importance of embracing complexity. They also delve into code organization, the controversy of pre-release video games, and the formation of internet communities.

The podcast discusses the recent government regulation of AI, including the executive order on safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence. It explores the implications of the executive order and the importance of government involvement in AI safety. The podcast also delves into the Defense Production Act and its impact on AI regulation, as well as the potential benefits of government regulation in the AI field. The speakers discuss the potential impact of AI-generated content on industries and highlight the responsibility that comes with using AI models. They also explore the business opportunities that arise from government regulations on AI.

David Hugh-Jones shares advice on writing good online comments, Hugging Face releases Whisper for speech recognition, Bjarne Stroustrup plans to bring safety to C++, CSS becomes fun again with new advancements, and the beauty of finished software is praised.

Breakmaster Cylinder, the beat freak in residence, joins the podcast to talk about making beats, music inspiration, and behind-the-scenes of their latest albums. They discuss their unique approach to creating music for the podcast, merging songs as an homage, and the challenge of creating music without actual melodies. The hosts also delve into topics like fame in the music industry, building projects, Sia's evolution, Foley in audio engineering, and reflections on life and work.

Valerie Phoenix, from Tech By Choice, talks about her non-profit organization, which helps people interested in technology, regardless of their experience level. They discuss the challenges faced in entering the tech industry, the diverse career paths available, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the need for mentorship and advocacy in the tech industry.

Jean Yang, a researcher on programming languages and founder of Akita Software, discusses the importance of APIs in software systems and the lack of developer tools to handle and comprehend them. She also talks about joining Postman and building the product based on user needs, as well as the concept of API observability and its relationship with programming languages. The podcast also touches on the impact of APIs on organizations and the collaboration with Breakmaster Cylinder in producing albums.

Filippo Valsorda & Roland Shoemaker from the Go Team talk about what's new in Go's crypto libraries. Topics include Godabags, RSA cipher suites, debug flags, the great text editor debate, controversy around NIST elliptic curves, and expressing unpopular opinions.

Tuhin, an expert in model deployment and monitoring at any scale, joins the show to discuss self-hosting open access models. They explore trends in tooling and usage of open access models, common use cases for integrating self-hosted models, and how the boom in generative AI has influenced the ecosystem.

The podcast discusses Next.js integration of React Server Components and the mixed reactions it has received, including Kent C. Dodds' preference for Remix. Lee Robinson shares the benefits of learning Next.js and introduces Socket Security for GitHub. The episode also covers the sponsorship of Socket app, NixOS team's progress in reproducible builds, and the introduction of OpenSign as an open-source alternative to DocuSign.

The podcast discusses the challenges of managing children's internet access and securing local networks, including issues with iOS screen time management and solutions for blocking unwanted content. It explores the challenges and limitations of protecting children's screen time, the difficulties of monitoring internet usage, and interviews the CEO of StatSig. It also discusses remote control for managing allowed websites, the possibility of hosting users' own domains for Gertrude API, and expresses gratitude and promotes Changelog++ membership.