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Can you run a billion dollar company with only one human employee? Journalist Evan Ratliff, along with technical advisor Maty Bohacek, join Oz to answer this question.
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This week, Oz talks to Nick McKeown, who is a member of the PM’s Council of Science and Technology, where he advises the British government on the best opportunities for economic growth in the tech sector. And according to Nick, that opportunity is AI Chips.
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This week, Oz sits down with Stephen Witt, a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and author of The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, NVIDIA, and the World’s Most Coveted Microchip. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Today, 404 Media’s Joseph Cox joins Oz to discuss his reporting on the technology ICE is using in mass deportation efforts — from facial recognition to location tracking to information databases — and the shift in how Big Tech is interacting with the current Trump administration.
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Is your pregnancy app actually helping? This week, we explore the murky world of parenting tech and pregnancy apps with @amandahess, author of “Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age” and writer-at-large for the New York Times covering technology and internet culture.
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This week, tech analyst and researcher Dan Wang talks about the evolving relationship between the US and China. In his new book, Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, he introduces a new framework, contrasting China's “engineering state” to the US’s “lawyerly society”.
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This week, it’s all about Sora. AI Video just got so much easier to make and harder to detect. Karah and her guest, Jeremy Carrasco, who runs the social media accounts showtoolsAI, demo how Sora works and how you can determine if a short video you’re watching was created with AI.
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This week, we check in on the CIA and how it’s faring in the age of AI. Oz sits down with David Ignatius, a foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Post to discuss his article, “A Band of Innovators Reimagines the Spy Game for a World with No Cover.”
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Is social media ruining our sex lives? This week, Karah talks with Carter Sherman, a reproductive health and justice reporter for The Guardian, and author of the book The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future.
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What does getting older actually feel like? Oz and Karah discuss MIT Researchers who are using technology to simulate aging. Tune in to TechStuff to hear the full episode. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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This week, we’re all in. Oz chats with @kitchellel, a Bloomberg writer who wrote an article about a secret Russian bot farm that infiltrated the world of online poker in the early 2000s. We get a peek into just how bots can make or break the future of online poker.
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We’ve all read the headlines that AI will take over white-collar jobs. But this week, Oz and Karah spoke with journalist @robcapps about the 22 new roles that might exist in an AI-partnered workplace. Plus, Robert tests AI’s journalism skills. There’s not much to worry about.
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This week, Oz speaks with Dr. Matthew Lungren, the Chief Scientific Officer for Microsoft Health & Life Sciences, who co-authored a study showing that AI diagnosed complex medical cases four times faster than human doctors. Tune in to TechStuff to listen to the full episode!
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Is AI romance the future of dating in the digital age? @Karahpreiss talks with Sam Apple, an author and journalist who wrote an article for Wired about a couples retreat he organized for people with AI companions.
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How did around 100,000 ChatGPT conversations end up indexed on Google? A now-defunct “share” feature made chats public—often without users realizing. 404 Media’s @josephfcox joins Oz and Karah to discuss what was exposed, how it happened, and why the privacy risks remain.
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Is public shaming popular because the algorithm promotes it? Tune in to TechStuff for more.
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Could we see the end of cancer in our lifetime? This week on The Story, Oz speaks with biochemist and Lumicell co-founder Andrey Zarur, whose imaging tech is transforming cancer surgery by enabling real-time cancer detection.
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What happens when a sycophantic AI stops challenging us and starts feeding our delusions? In today’s episode, Oz speaks with New York Times reporter @kashhill about the dark side of AI affirmation—and how it may be pushing some users toward a state of AI-induced psychosis.
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On this week’s episode, Oz talks to @Roblox CEO David Baszucki about how the platform scaled through user creation, what AI means for its future, and how it’s working to keep young users safe while continuing to grow.
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Get ready for Friday's episode because Karah Preiss is back...
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Can whales be spies? Learn more on this week's episode with Ben Taub.
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This has nothing to do with tech, but I never share photos of my dog Tybalt, Prince of Cats and wanted to switch that up. Here's Tybalt redefining what it means to go on a "walk."
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Update: one of the hosts from Stuff to Blow Your Mind and one from Stuff They Don't Want You To Know showed up briefly. But now the office is all mine again! And so is THIS, the most prized trophy in our office.
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It’s paramount for businesses in any sector to have visibility into their supply chain. In this week's episode of Smart Talks, we cover what blockchain is and how it’s transforming global supply chains with respect to the pandemic. Listen now apple.co/396PrX1
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In this episode of Smart Talks, Jonathan talks with IBM Distinguished Engineers Dale Davis Jones and Lysa Banks, along with Creative Architect Britni Lonesome, about their involvement with the Call for Code for Racial Justice effort. Listen now - apple.co/35Cq3q0
A problem as difficult as human trafficking must be met with innovative intelligence-led solutions. In this week's episode of Smart Talks, we cover the AI that's being used to help combat this problem. Listen now - bddy.me/3l3KFMO
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The Tech of Entertainment Playlist is now available! Check it out here: megaphone.link/HSW3999530962
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New Episode of The Restless Ones! ihr.fm/2UeSXFX For some die-hard music fans, receiving their content at faster rates and in higher quality is the ultimate objective–– how can platforms keep up? @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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New The Restless Ones! ihr.fm/2VWnFpD For some die-hard music fans, receiving their content at faster rates and in higher quality is the ultimate objective––but many platforms are not up to speed. @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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New This Time Tomorrow Episode! ihr.fm/2PtcGA3 In our increasingly “smart” and connected future, technological advancements will solve various issues facing the agriculture industry! @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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New Episode, The Restless Ones! ihr.fm/2P5dKtL Imagine a future where most of your medical checkups happen virtually, without ever leaving the comfort of your home. Tune in to hear how close we are! @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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New This Time Tomorrow! ihr.fm/38lDsS9 Next generation wireless connectivity is bringing the future closer to us, with the promise of automated fleets and even someday self-driving vehicles. @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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Whether it’s your car, shipping vehicles, or public transportation; advancements in the next generation of wireless connectivity and mobility are bringing the future closer to us. ihr.fm/3aMv93A @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
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New Episode of The Restless Ones! ihr.fm/2GgRfgu How do we attain higher levels of autonomy in vehicles? Get customers to trust the technology? All while updating the manufacturing process? @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging
New This Time Tomorrow Episode! We hear from the Head of Global Product Innovation for @LEVIS; the Head of the Innovation at @UnderArmour, and the CEO of @eon_clothing @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging ihr.fm/2NRwcFN
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The Restless Ones out now! We have smart phones & even smart homes; what would it take to create a smart city? Tune in to hear how Cary, NC is leading the nation in connectivity. @iHeartRadio @TMobileBusiness #5G #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging ihr.fm/2tCZPDr
Live from inside a Mazda CX-30 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jonathan talks about the concept of human centric design and why it's not as straightforward as you might imagine. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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What exactly are biofuels, and can they replace fossil fuels? In this episode, we take a critical look at the issues surrounding our energy needs and why it's so darn complicated. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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In the world of technology, it's not unusual for startups to make big promises and then scramble to try and keep them. In this episode, we look at some big examples of this philosophy and how it can go wrong. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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We look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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We look at what's been going on at Blizzard recently and how global politics have created a challenging situation for the company. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Riding high on some notable successes, Blizzard continued to make big waves in the world of video games. But now and again the company would find itself in a storm of criticism. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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#5G will unleash innovation, opportunity—and challenges. Join us as we explore all this and more with an author, an expert, and an executive on our new podcast This Time Tomorrow. Hear it here: ihr.fm/2QuDCkl #ThisTimeTomorrow #BusinessIsChanging @TMobileBusiness
Founded in 1991, the video game company Blizzard got its start not by creating blockbuster games of its own but by porting other companies' games to different platforms. This is the story of the founding of Blizzard. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Over the last decade, we've seen a gradual shift from hard copy media to streaming media. In this episode, we look at the history and tech behind devices designed to stream entertainment. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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At the end of the 19th century, it seemed like there was nothing electricity couldn't do. So could it be used as a way to humanely carry out the death penalty? Learn about the invention of the electric chair and the dentist who dreamed it up. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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What happened with Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft and why did the CEO of the company appear before the US Congress? We learn about the flight control system that led to tragedy and the controversy surrounding it. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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What's the difference between voltage and current? What is resistance? What are the units of measurement associated with electricity? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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The Internet can be a great place but it's also the host for some pretty sneaky scams out there. In this episode, we look at some common schemes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims and how you can avoid becoming a victim yourself. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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For more than 200 years, doctors have experimented with using electricity to treat everything from liver disease to severe depression to varying degrees of success. We look at the history behind these practices and what's going on. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Jonathan is about to head to Walt Disney World (he'll be back by the time this publishes). But he doesn't want to leave you without an episode, so here's one about Disney's audio animatronics from the archive! Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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How did the modern submarine develop? What kind of technology is on a submarine? How do they navigate? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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How do submarines work? When were they invented? In this episode, we explore the truths (and myths) about the origin of submarines. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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From the physics of light to ingenious uses of a mirror, we look at the history of telescopes and how they work. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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A TV and movie producer thought that he could do for video games what MTV did for music videos. But the G4 channel would end up alienating the very viewers it sought to attract. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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We rejoin the story of Android to see how the operating system evolved from Ice Cream Sandwich to the most recent release. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Chinese telecom company Huawei went from startup to the largest phone manufacturer in the world in just 30 years. What's the story behind the company and why are so many governments wary of it today? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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In this episode, we explore the history of industrialization in China and ask why are so many electronics assembled there. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Tragedies and financial crises turned what used to be General Electric's strengths into liabilities. In this episode, we learn how the once dominant company began to struggle and why some think its heading for insolvency. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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After World War II, General Electric would grow rapidly to the point of bloat. Then a man named Jack Welch took over as CEO and made some big changes. What was Welch's legacy? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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In its first few decades, General Electric would grow into an enormous company with incredible influence in the United States. In this episode, we see how that played out leading up to and through World War II. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook have all admitted to using humans to listen to user audio for various reasons. But how far does this go? Is your tech actually eavesdropping on you? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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Scott Benjamin of @CarStuffHSW and @thefasttrackpod joins the show to talk about the history and tech behind Formula 1 race cars. What sets them apart? Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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What was the cutting edge in video game technology 30 years ago? Jonathan arbitrarily chooses to talk about outdated video game tech. Listen now: megaphone.link/techstuff
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