Exploring Technology Policies and A.I. Experiments in the Wake of a New President-Elect

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Hosts: Kevin Roose and Casey Newton

Produced by: Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones

Edited by: Jen Poyant

Engineered by: Chris Wood

Original Music by: Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Pat McCusker, and Rowan Niemisto

In this week’s episode, we delve into the significant developments following the announcement of a new president-elect. Our discussion centers on the potential implications of the incoming administration’s technology policies, particularly how they might influence figures like Elon Musk, the ongoing debate around a potential TikTok ban, the antitrust challenges facing Big Tech companies, and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

Joining us for a special segment is Kashmir Hill, a dedicated technology reporter for The New York Times. Kashmir shares her intriguing experiences from a weeklong experiment where she allowed artificial intelligence to guide her every decision, offering unique insights into the capabilities and limitations of A.I. technology. To cap off the episode, we engage in a lively round of our election-free game, HatGPT!

Featured Guest:

Kashmir Hill, technology reporter for The New York Times.

Further Reading:

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech
I Took a ‘Decision Holiday’ and Put A.I. in Charge of My Life
An ‘Interview’ With a Dead Luminary Exposes the Pitfalls of A.I.
Meta’s Plan for Nuclear-Powered A.I. Data Center Thwarted by Rare Bees
Fired Employee Allegedly Hacked Disney World’s Menu System to Alter Peanut Allergy Information

Credit: Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photos: Doug Mills/The New York Times (Trump); Getty Images (emojis)

Credits

“Hard Fork” is co-hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, with production by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones. The show benefits from the editorial expertise of Jen Poyant, engineering by Chris Wood, and original musical compositions by Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Pat McCusker, and Rowan Niemisto. We also extend our gratitude to our fact-checker, Ena Alvarado, and a special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda for their invaluable contributions.