Why The Tech World Is Spooked About AI

Why The Tech World Is Spooked About AI

September 4, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses recent AI hacks and the implications of AI technology with guest Nate Soares.

On today's show, our guest host, Todd Zwillich, talks with Nate Soares, co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies , and the President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, about recent AI hacks, the great AI debate, and Vice President JD Vance's comments about the end times on the Bryce Crawford Podcast. Show Notes: Check out Nate's book - If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode , please email transcripts@crooked.com

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Host: Todd Zwillich

Guest: Nate Soares

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Organizations: Machine Intelligence Research Institute, Bryce Crawford Podcast

Books & works: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

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