About this episode
The episode discusses the viral spread of AI-generated propaganda, Apple's anniversary, and SpaceX's IPO plans.
This week: Iranian propaganda gets a Lego makeover — and it's going viral. Kyle Chayka ( The New Yorker ) tracked down the collective behind the AI-animated videos flooding your feed. Nitasha Tiku ( The Washington Post ) was in a documentary, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and the press tour feels like ChatGPT doomsday déjà vu. Reed Albergotti ( Semafor ) celebrates Apple’s 50th birthday, but wonders if the company is entering its Microsoft era. Plus: SpaceX files for IPO — it could be the largest in history. Additional Reading: The Team Behind a Pro-Iran, Lego-Themed Viral-Video Campaign | The New Yorker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Kyle Chayka, Nitasha Tiku, Reed Albergotti
Topics covered
- AI propaganda
- viral videos
- Apple anniversary
- SpaceX IPO
- technology news
Keywords
- AI propaganda
- viral videos
- Apple
- SpaceX
- technology news
- documentary
- ChatGPT
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Semafor, Apple, SpaceX
Books & works: The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
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