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Hard Fork, page 5
by The New York Times · English
“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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Goodbye TikTok, Ni Hao RedNote? + A.I.'s Environmental Impact + Meta's Masculine EnergyIn this episode of *Hard Fork*, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore the impending ban of TikTok in the U.S., the environmental implications of artificial intelligence (AI), and discuss Mark…17 Jan 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Meta Goes MAGA Mode +A Big Month in A.I. + HatGPTIn this episode of "Hard Fork", hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss significant updates from Meta regarding content moderation policy changes, the future of artificial intelligence in 2025,…10 Jan 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Our 2025 Tech Predictions and Resolutions + We Answer Your QuestionsTech columnist at The New York Times3 Jan 2025 · 1 h 9 min
The Wirecutter Show: Kitchen Gear That Lasts a Lifetime (or Extremely Close)Happy Holidays! In this episode, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton share a recent episode from "The Wirecutter Show," featuring Michael Sullivan, a senior writer on Wirecutter's kitchen team.27 Dec 2024 · 41 min
Is Amazon's Drone Delivery Finally Ready for Prime Time?In this episode, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore Amazon's latest drone delivery service, Prime Air, in a field trip to Phoenix, Arizona.20 Dec 2024 · 1 h 3 min
TikTok's Last Stand + Google's Quantum Breakthrough + Cult of ClaudeIn this episode of Hard Fork, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., Google's advancements in quantum computing, and the emerging popularity of the AI…13 Dec 2024 · 1 h 13 min
Is Intel Cooked? + What's Your P(Dyson Sphere)? + Hard Fork Gift GuideDon Clark (New York Times contributor covering the chip industry)6 Dec 2024 · 1 h 12 min
Hard Fork's 100 Most Iconic TechnologiesA countdown of the 100 most iconic technologies that have changed the world, ruined it, or made life more interesting, with a humorous and engaging approach.29 Nov 2024 · 1 h 27 min
Trump's Next Online Speech Cop + Doctors vs ChatGPT + Hard Fork Crimes DivisionIn this episode, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the appointment of Brendan Carr as the new Chairman of the FCC and the implications for internet regulation and free speech.22 Nov 2024 · 1 h 10 min
Crypto Congress + HBD ChatGPT + What Social Media Platform Should I Be On?Crypto Congress + HBD ChatGPT + What Social Media Platform Should I Be On?15 Nov 2024 · 1 h 18 min
What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!In this episode of the Hard Fork podcast, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the implications of Donald Trump being re-elected, the role of AI in personal decision-making through Kashmir…8 Nov 2024 · 1 h 5 min
Billionaire Game Theory + We Are Not Ready for A.G.I. + Election Betting Markets Get WeirdBillionaire Game Theory + We Are Not Ready for A.G.I. + Election Betting Markets Get Weird1 Nov 2024 · 1 h 11 min
The Elon-ction + Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?The Elon-ction + Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?25 Oct 2024 · 1 h 10 min
Powerful A.I. By 2026? + Uber's C.E.O. on the Robotaxi Future + Casey's TikTok TestIn this episode of Hard Fork, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore significant advancements in artificial intelligence (A.I.), autonomous vehicles, and a unique challenge involving the social…18 Oct 2024 · 1 h 55 min
A Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express ReturnsA Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express Returns11 Oct 2024 · 1 h 9 min
Can California Regulate A.I.? + Silicon Valley’s Super Babies + System Update!In this episode of *Hard Fork*, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss recent developments in AI regulation in California, a peculiar trend in Silicon Valley regarding fertility technologies, and…4 Oct 2024 · 1 h 10 min
Meta’s Race for Your Face + Google’s Hit A.I. Notebook + HatGPTIn this engaging episode of the *Hard Fork* podcast, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the latest developments from the tech industry, including highlights from Meta Connect and Google's…27 Sep 2024 · 1 h 13 min
OpenAI's Reasoning Machine + Instagram Teen Changes + Amazon RTO DramaOpenAI's Reasoning Machine + Instagram Teen Changes + Amazon RTO Drama20 Sep 2024 · 1 h 6 min
Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes DivisionIn this episode, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss recent announcements from Apple, featuring innovative tech such as AirPods functioning as hearing aids and Apple Watch software aimed at…13 Sep 2024 · 1 h 12 min
X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone BansIn this episode of *Hard Fork*, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the recent ban of X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil, explore the concept of "founder mode," and listen to responses from…6 Sep 2024 · 1 h 8 min
The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin's A.I. Reputation RehabThe Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin's A.I. Reputation Rehab30 Aug 2024 · 1 h 14 min
What Happened to the A.I. Election? + ChatGPT for Mayor + The Productivity Tools We’re UsingIn this episode of "Hard Fork," hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore the intersection of technology and politics, focusing on the limited use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2024…23 Aug 2024 · 1 h 9 min
Can Musk Get Trump Elected? + Steve Ballmer’s Quest for the Facts + This Week in A.I.In this episode of *Hard Fork*, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the intersection of technology and politics, focusing on Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump, Steve Ballmer's initiative to…16 Aug 2024 · 1 h 9 min
Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess ExpressIn this episode, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton dive into significant recent tech developments, including a landmark antitrust ruling against Google, discussions around the potential A.I.9 Aug 2024 · 1 h 13 min