Best Techsupport Podcasts (2025)

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TechSupport: The Two Sides of Biometric Data w/ Adam Clark Estes 26:44

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Adam Clark Estes is a senior technology correspondent at Vox and the author of the User Friendly newsletter. Estes sits down with Oz to discuss Amazon’s expanding use of palm scanners and what that might mean for the future of healthcare and our biometric data. They also dive into Estes’ months-long experiment of trying about a dozen health tracker…

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Week in Tech: Hot Maps and AI Judges 38:09

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Is betting on current events the ‘future of news’? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah ask AI if their favorite restaurants are hot or not and why Gen Z is nostalgic for a world without the internet. They also discuss Wimbledon’s new AI judges and how drones are impacting beach days. Plus, we want to hear from you! If you’ve found yourself …

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The Story: Roblox and the ‘Prehistoric Era’ of Gaming w/ David Baszucki 31:21

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David Baszucki is the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, the gaming platform that’s become a digital playground for millions of kids around the world. Baszucki sits down with Oz to talk about how Roblox became one of the most beloved tech platforms for the younger generations, and why he believes gaming is still in its “prehistoric era.” They also dive …

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TechStuff Classic: The Story of the Sony Walkman 46:08

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes — all about the Sony Walkman. Jonathan Strickland dives into why Time named the portable device number 47 on a list of the 50 most influential gadgets of all time. How did the Walkman become a thing, and what influence has it had on how we experience music? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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The Story: Selfhood in the Digital Age w/ Vauhini Vara 34:33

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Writer and journalist Vauhini Vara has been entangled with the tech world for most of her life — first as a kid in the Seattle suburbs and a college student in the Bay Area, and then as a reporter covering Silicon Valley for The Wall Street Journal. But it wasn’t until she turned to creative writing that Vara began to see just how deeply technology…

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99: An Unfiltered Conversation with Network Chuck 1:03:01

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In this episode of the IT Career Podcast, I sit down with Network Chuck for a raw, unfiltered conversation about tech, career growth, burnout, content creation, certifications, and the real behind-the-scenes life of one of YouTube’s biggest tech creators.Whether you're just starting your IT journey or you're a seasoned professional, this episode is…

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Week in Tech: The Music Industry Strikes Back 35:49

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How can you detect AI music? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah unpack the music industry's scramble to build tech that labels AI-generated tracks. And the MIT study that took the internet by storm. On TechSupport, Politico’s Maggie Miller explains how the conflict between Iran and Israel was fought in cyberspace. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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The Story: Big Tech, Small Town w/ Yasmin Green 37:53

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When Yasmin Green joined Google almost two decades ago, she knew she wanted to focus on the complex problems facing humanity in a technological world – from violent extremism to political censorship. As the CEO of Jigsaw, a unit within Google that’s dedicated to understanding global challenges and applying technological solutions, she’s been able t…

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Week in Tech: There's No Place Like AI 32:20

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What does Google Search sound like? This week in the News Roundup, Oz explores Google’s new AI-generated audio summaries — and why a simple question like “what’s two plus two?” triggered a two-minute podcast. Then, Wikipedia tried its own AI experiment and faced backlash from editors. On TechSupport, Semafor’s Reed Albergotti recasts Big Tech as ch…

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98: This CTO Changed How I Think About Network Monitoring 19:15

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Get Total Network Visibility today and better understand your network: https://itdad.info/pathsolutionsIn this episode, I sit down with Tim Titus, CTO of @PathSolutions , live from the floor at Cisco Live—the world’s biggest networking conference. We dive into the evolution of network monitoring and why the tools you choose can make or break not ju…

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Week in Tech: AI’s Problem Solving Problem 30:16

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What’s inside AI’s black box? This week in the News Roundup, Oz unpacks the uncomfortable truth that even the people building today’s AI models often can’t explain how they work — or why they behave the way they do. But that hasn’t stopped tech companies from pushing colleges and universities to embrace chatbots. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Jason K…

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The Story: Are the US and China in a Tech War? w/ Jake Sullivan 43:16

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When the Biden administration announced the CHIPS and Science Act back in 2022, it was seen as a pivotal move to boost the US semiconductor industry and maintain America’s leadership in AI development. But the legislation was just one piece of a broader, multi-year strategy to counter China’s AI ambitions — and leading the way was Jake Sullivan, fo…

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97: From ZERO Tech Experience to QA Engineer (Real Story) 39:49

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Check out everything Careerist has to offer: https://crst.co/K0LtWThe speaker highlights that it's never too late for a career transition, even after 30, and that your job doesn't define your identity. There are many courses after bds abroad and bootcamps available that make it possible to improve your life. Changing your career change can be an in…

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Week in Tech: Nintendo Thinks Sideways 42:56

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Did search just get worse? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI is reshaping search engines — for better or worse — and uncover a surprising downside of vibe coding. On TechSupport, journalist and kill switch host Dexter Thomas unpacks the murky early days of Nintendo and the unlikely figure who transformed it into the family-…

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The Story: From Woolly Mice to De-Extinction w/ Ben Lamm 28:38

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Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences. That's the genetic engineering company making headlines for its bold mission – bringing extinct species back to life. From dire wolf pups to woolly mice, Colossal’s breakthroughs have sparked awe and controversy. Lamm sits down with Oz to unpack the science behind de-extin…

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96: The Story Behind Darknet Diaries - W Jack Rhysider 1:03:54

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Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community: https://itcareerjob.com/Jack Rhysider is the creator and voice behind Darknet Diaries, one of the most compelling podcasts in the cybersecurity world. But before the podcast, before the half-million downloads per episode, and before the NSA came knocking with stories of their own—Jack was just …

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TechStuff Classic: Big Apps That Flopped 45:09

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Vibecoding is everywhere—and it feels like anyone can launch an app. So we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: a look back at some of the biggest apps to crash and burn. Jonathan Strickland dives into the nostalgia—spotlighting programs that once seemed unstoppable, until they weren’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Story: The Biggest Hack That Never Happened 41:45

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This is an episode of kill switch – a new podcast about our supercharged technological lives. In this episode, host Dexter Thomas explores the biggest hack you’ve never heard of and how one man saved us from complete disaster. This is the xz utils story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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95: Are LinkedIn and GitHub Making Tech Jobs Unattainable? 1:08:58

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Save 40% on Coursera Plus for 3 Months: https://imp.i384100.net/c/1341007/2942209/14726Learn about the secrets of hiring and how companies sometimes create job positions for the right candidate, even if there aren't any official openings. This episode offers useful career advice and touches on the importance of cultural fit when assessing candidate…

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Week In Tech: Can A Chatbot Help You Get Closure? 35:44

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Is it still ghosting if the chatbot texts you back? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss the recent changes to Apple’s App Store policies, the future of brain implants, and the plans for AI-powered Netflix ads. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Sam Cole explains how one startup is using chatbots to help people process being ghosted – and w…

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The Story: Embracing AI and All Life’s Uncertainties w/ David Spiegelhalter 28:16

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Statistician David Spiegelhalter is no stranger to AI – he used it to help him research his recent book and, back in the late 70s, he helped develop foundational algorithms for the tech. So, he understands the pandora’s box that technology can represent, as well as the uncertainty embedded in its future development. Spiegelhalter sits down with Oz …

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How AI Assistants Can Transform Education 28:13

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Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podca…

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94: Why This Network Engineer Left It All to Build Something Bigger 35:42

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$1000 OFF ANY Springboard Tech Boot camps with my code THEBEARDEDITDAD. See if you qualify for the JOB GUARANTEE! 👉 https://itdad.info/springboardJoin me as I chat with Anil Varanasi, an experienced network engineer who shares his journey from studying at George Mason to mastering networking fundamentals in the field. Through career guidance and pr…

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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon 1:03

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Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.…

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Week in Tech: AI-Induced Psychosis 34:30

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What kind of technology do air traffic controllers use? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI determines your real age, why chatbots can lead to delusions and what to know about a familiar sounding blood-testing startup. On TechSupport, features writer at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, James D. Walsh, explains how AI-fueled…

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The Story: The World According to SimCity w/ Chaim Gingold 29:19

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Chaim Gingold is a game designer and author of the book Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine, which explores the simulation games created by developer Will Wright. Gingold sits down with Oz to discuss why a computer game about city planning became such a big hit in the ‘90s, the surprising legacy of SimCity, and the deeper cultural a…

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Week in Tech: CheatGPT 40:16

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Could you be on a livestream for three years straight? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the push to include AI education in schools, the parallel universe of the Chinese car market and why criminals should be wary of Interpol. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology reporter Drew Harwell reflects on his time shadowing Em…

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93: This Overlooked Job Leads to Every Tech Career 37:10

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Start the FREE I.T. Introduction Course with CourseCareers Now: https://coursecareers.com/a/thebeardeditdad?course=itAre you unknowingly killing your tech career before it even starts?In this video, I break down the most overlooked job that opens doors to nearly every tech career — from cybersecurity and networking to cloud, DevOps, and beyond.Whet…

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The Story: Mineral Wars w/ Nicolas Niarchos 30:33

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Nicolas Niarchos is a journalist whose work focuses on conflicts, migration and, most recently, the energy transition. Specifically, the hidden costs of extracting minerals like cobalt, which remains a critical element in the technology we use to run our lives. Niarchos sits down with Oz to discuss what he’s observed in mineral-rich Congo and Indon…

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Week in Tech: Who’s A Good Drone? 40:05

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Can AI help search-and-rescue dogs do their job? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the AI-powered technologies being used in war and why some Meta staffers worry about underage users interacting with their AI companions. On TechSupport, Olivia Carville, an investigative reporter at Bloomberg and the host of the podcast Levittown, …

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The Story: The Silicon Valley “Death Cult” w/ Evan Ratliff 29:12

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Evan Ratliff is an investigative journalist and podcast host. His Wired article, “The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians,” marked the culmination of a two-year deep-dive into a group of young tech radicals and their spiral into violence. Ratliff sits down with Oz to unpack how the group formed, what they believed – the parts w…

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92: How Tech Experts Accidentally Kill Their Own Careers 30:14

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Save 40% on Coursera Plus for 3 Months: https://imp.i384100.net/c/1341007/2942209/14726You’ve got the skills. You’ve put in the work.But despite your experience, you’re still being passed over… Why?In this episode, I sit down with public speaking coach Geoffrey Huck to uncover the silent career killer that holds back even the smartest tech pros: co…

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Week in Tech: Run, Robot, Run! 37:28

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Should you delete yourself from the internet? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into humanoid robots running a half-marathon, the AI-generated personas helping law enforcement interact with potential suspects and Google’s updated ‘Results About You’ tool. On TechSupport, Jeff Rosenthal, the co-founder of the venture capital firm CIV, …

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The Story: Stargate and the Rise of SoftBank’s Gambling Man w/ Lionel Barber 36:17

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Lionel Barber is a journalist, author, and former editor of the Financial Times. He’s interviewed state leaders like former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. But in Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan’s Masayoshi Son, Barber chronicles the life of SoftBank’s enigmatic CEO from his childhood as an ethnic Korean in Japan…

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91: Helping Cybersecurity Pros Land Dream Jobs - With Kenneth Ellington 38:11

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Want to land a cybersecurity job? Start with hands-on training from TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/why-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dakota_21aprilIn this episode, I sit down with Kenneth Ellington, cybersecurity instructor and founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, to break down how to build a high-paying career in cyb…

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Week In Tech: Zuck Takes the Stand 42:29

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How would Salvador Dalí have used generative AI? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into this year’s most common uses for generative AI, the rise of code editor, Cursor, and how Google DeepMind’s Veo2 interprets a surrealist screenplay. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s staff writer, Naomi Nix, discusses the first week of Meta’s an…

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The Story: Me, My TV & My Second Screen w/ Jen Statsky 38:35

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Jen Statsky is a comedian, writer, and producer who’s worked on some of TV’s biggest comedies like The Good Place, Parks & Recreation and Broad City. Most recently, she’s been behind the scenes as one of the co-creators of the hit show Hacks. Jen sits down with Karah to talk about how writing and producing for TV has changed in the face of accelera…

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Week in Tech: Tariffs, Ands Or Buts 33:15

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What’s a ‘mega API’? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah break down the ever-evolving landscape of tariffs and what it all means for tech companies, Tinder’s ChatGPT-powered dating game, and the rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in India. On TechSupport, The Wall Street Journal’s Family & Tech Columnist Julie Jargon explains how imposter scams…

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The Story: Whats Going Right w/ Reid Hoffman 42:46

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Reid Hoffman is a longtime entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. Throughout his career, Hoffman has helped build or support some of the biggest tech companies we know today. He was one of PayPal’s first employees, a co-founder of LinkedIn and an early investor and board member for OpenAI. These days, Hoffman spends a lot of time thinking abo…

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90: Is This The End of IT Certifications As We Know Them? 45:37

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CompTIA was just acquired by a private equity firm — and this could change everything. In this episode, I sit down with Wes Bryan (former ITProTV trainer) to unpack what this acquisition could mean for CompTIA certifications like A+, Network+, and Security+. We dive deep into how this move might reshape the future of IT certifications, the growing …

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Week in Tech: You, Me & Ghibli 41:08

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How do LLMs solve math problems? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore what AI models could mean for the fashion industry, the humble-but-mighty device our modern world depends on, and what Anthropic’s researchers learned about the inner workings of their LLM. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology reporter Gerrit De Vynck e…

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The Story: McLaren F1 Racing's Human-Machine Interaction w/ Zak Brown 32:32

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Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing, the second-oldest Formula 1 team. When he joined in 2016, McLaren was in a difficult spot — lagging behind in race wins, sponsorships, and morale. Brown set out to transform the team by elevating their in-house racing technology and fostering active collaboration. He led the team to win the F1 Constructors’ C…

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Week in Tech: 23andBankruptcy 37:30

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What even is a crypto mixer? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into potential Slack-enabled corporate espionage, the recall of a Kim K-beloved product and the group chat that broke the internet. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler discusses 23andMe’s financial woes and what it means for the genet…

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The Story: Levittown Deepfakes 31:15

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This is the first episode of a new podcast called Levittown. It’s a real-life horror story for the AI generation. In this six-part series from Bloomberg, Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts, reporters Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy take listeners from the quiet suburbs of New York to as far as New Zealand and into the darkest corners of the internet.…

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Week in Tech: Careless People, Mindful Chatbots 27:56

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How do you calm down a chatbot? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and producer Eliza Dennis dig into the book that Meta doesn’t want you to read, chatbot reactions to stressful stimuli, and the new home of Pokémon Go data. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Joseph Cox discusses a tool with surprising data scraping capabilities that is used by US agencies …

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The Story: An Innovation Playground w/ Astro Teller 34:22

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Astro Teller is Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots. He oversees projects at X – the moonshot factory behind innovations like Waymo and Google Brain. To celebrate X’s 15 years of pushing boundaries, Astro Teller decided to take listeners inside the factory. On The Moonshot Podcast, inventors and entrepreneurs behind breakthrough technologies reflect on…

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Week in Tech: Duping Big Tech’s Tech Test 31:34

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Could AI help you land an internship? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and producer Eliza Dennis explore the rise of vibecoding, what it means for the future of software development and how one college programmer hopes to reform the Big Tech hiring process. On TechSupport, Oz chats with the founder and researcher of the Exponential View newsletter…

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The Story: What is AI Love? w/ David Eagleman 30:29

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David Eagleman is a neuroscientist, author, entrepreneur and host of the podcast Inner Cosmos. In his podcast, he explores how our brains interpret the world and construct reality. Eagleman sits down with Oz to discuss AI relationships, the human urge to anthropomorphize chatbots and the benefits of living on the exponential curve. See omnystudio.c…

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Week in Tech: Can a Woolly Mouse Make a Mammoth? 30:01

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What if AI could read your mind? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and producer Eliza Dennis explore the latest tech investment in the US, Meta’s brain-to-text breakthrough and the creation of the woolly mouse. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Jason Koebler takes us to an AI-generated film festival… spoiler: the tech isn’t there yet. See omnystudio.com/…

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The Story: A Spymaster Sheikh’s AI Ambitions w/ Bradley Hope 31:47

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Bradley Hope is a journalist, author and co-founder of Project Brazen, a narrative non-fiction production studio. His piece in Wired, ‘A Spymaster Sheikh Controls a $1.5 Trillion Fortune. He Wants to Use It to Dominate AI,’ outlines how one Gulf royal – Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed al Nahyan – came to control vast sums of sovereign wealth. Hope sits do…