Kevin Roose - The New York Times
I write and podcast about the technologies that influence our lives, our culture, and our society. Recently, that’s meant a lot of coverage of A.I. and its implications, but I’ve also spent years reporting on social media, online extremism, cryptocurrency, and other subjects.
I’ve covered technology for more than a decade and have been a columnist at The Times since 2017. Before that, I was a columnist at New York magazine and the host and producer of “Real Future,” a documentary TV series about technology and innovation. I’ve written three books, including my latest, “Futureproof,” a survival guide for humans in the age of artificial intelligence. I live in the Bay Area with my family.
In accordance with The Times’s ethics policy, I don’t have a direct financial stake in any companies I cover. I don’t own individual stocks or invest in tech start-ups, and I don’t accept money or gifts from any companies or people who might figure into my reporting. I don’t pay sources for information or interviews, and before speaking with people, I generally try to agree on whether our conversation will be “on the record,” “on background,” or some other designation. (For a full explanation of what these terms mean to me, please see the Source FAQ on my website.)
I’m very bad at responding to email, but you can certainly try. To reach out with questions or comments related to “Hard Fork,” email [email protected]. For speaking or media inquiries, email speaking[at]kevinroose.com. If you’d like to tell me something securely, use the NYT’s secure tip line, or DM me on Twitter (@kevinroose) and ask for my Signal number.
A.I. and Technology Stories
A synthetic chief executive, a bot trained on employees’ personalities, and a regular duel with ChatGPT — our listeners brought us their stories.
“A clock is ticking on one of America’s most famous apps.”
“I feel like we’ve been at the club. I need some water and some electrolytes.”
Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there’s no easy way to answer those questions.
“I’d rather not tell you what’s in this episode. It’s private.”
“I’ve always said if you have a ChatGPT subscription and a hose, you can get very far in this life.”
A Microsoft engineer noticed something was off on a piece of software he worked on. He soon discovered someone was probably trying to gain access to computers all over the world.
“Being a C.E.O. sucks. Elon was right. It is like looking into the abyss and chewing glass.”
“We’ll see you in court.”
The site’s journey from toxic cesspool to trusted news source illustrates the business value of keeping bad actors at bay.
