Decoder with Nilay Patel on Apple Podcasts
Join Nilay Patel, the Verge editor-in-chief, on Decoder, a show that delves into big ideas and challenges in the world. Nilay engages in conversations with a diverse group of innovators and policymakers who are leading the way in business and technology. Discover how these individuals are adapting to the ever-evolving landscape, what concerns keep them awake at night, and the implications for our collective future.
Controversial 'Child Safety' Internet Bill
Currently, a significant internet speech regulation called the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) is progressing through Congress with strong bipartisan support. This act aims to transform how tech platforms manage speech to enhance internet safety for minors.
To dissect the complexities of this bill, Verge senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner joins Nilay Patel. Together, they explore the implications, objectives, and the potential future of this legislation.
Links
- Senate passes the Kids Online Safety Act | The Verge
- The teens lobbying against the Kids Online Safety Act | The Verge
- How the Kids Online Safety Act was dragged into a political war | NYT
- House Republicans won’t bring up KOSA in its current form | Punchbowl News
- Why a landmark kids online safety bill is still deeply divisive | NBC News
Interview with Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda
Nilay Patel engages in a conversation with Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda. Explore the concept of AI companions and the potential implications, including the idea of individuals marrying AI chatbots.
Links
- The AI boyfriend business is booming | Axios
- Speak, Memory | The Verge
- Your new AI Friend is almost ready to meet you | Verge
- What happens when sexting chatbots dump their human lovers | Bloomberg
Insights from DOJ Antitrust Chief Jonathan Kanter
Jonathan Kanter, the assistant attorney general for antitrust at the DOJ, joins Nilay Patel to discuss a landmark case against Google and the implications of the court's ruling on Google's search monopoly.
Links
- Judge rules that Google ‘is a monopolist’ in US antitrust case | The Verge
- All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling | The Verge
- Now that Google is a monopolist, what’s next? | The Verge
Insights from Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber
Nilay Patel speaks with Hanneke Faber, the CEO of Logitech, about the company's direction under her leadership, including the concept of a "forever mouse" and the incorporation of AI in consumer products.
Links
- How Logitech bet big on work from home | Decoder
- Logitech CEO Bracken Darrell is leaving for another job | The Verge
- Webcams have become impossible to find, and prices are skyrocketing | The Verge
AI's Environmental Impact
Explore the energy consumption and environmental implications of AI technology with Verge senior science reporter Justine Calma as she joins Nilay Patel to unravel the complexities surrounding AI's climate footprint.
