Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI

Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI

Author: The New York Times June 27, 2025 Duration: 57:04
Highlights from our first live taping, and our reaction to a spicy interview with OpenAI leaders.

Every week, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sit down to untangle the complex, often surprising ways technology is reshaping our lives right now. Their conversations on Hard Fork go beyond the headlines, digging into the real-world implications of AI, social media, crypto, and everything else emerging from Silicon Valley's relentless pace. This isn't just a rundown of news; it's a deep, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous analysis of the forces designing our future. As journalists for The New York Times, they bring clarity to chaotic topics, asking the questions listeners are thinking and debating the ethical dilemmas that new tools create. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary conversation at the intersection of innovation, power, and culture. You'll hear unfiltered discussions with founders, policymakers, and skeptics, all aimed at making sense of a world where change is the only constant. For anyone trying to understand not just what's new, but what it all means, Hard Fork provides essential context and insight, episode by episode.
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