TWiT 1101: Adversarial Clothing - The Dramatic Calls to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

TWiT 1101: Adversarial Clothing - The Dramatic Calls to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Author: TWiT September 14, 2026 Duration: 3:16:24

AI insiders are warning that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the decade, but is this a real threat or a convenient narrative serving Silicon Valley's biggest players? Tune in as the panel untangles fact from hype and digs into the power plays shaping AI's future.

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Correction: Mikah incorrectly stated that Live Rewind and Siri Recap would also be available on iPhone 16 and newer. Apple says the features require an Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with a supported iPhone. They are not iPhone features.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Daniel Rubino

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