Welcome to this week’s discussion where we tackle the fascinating — and sometimes alarming — developments in AI. We’re diving deep into the latest AI-generated video tools and social media feeds from tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI. The big question: are these advancements truly paving the way for medical breakthroughs, or are they just another way to manipulate our attention?
We then welcome acclaimed psychotherapist Gary Greenberg, who shares insights from his recent New Yorker essay. He’ll reveal his unsettling experience of “treating” ChatGPT as a patient, offering a unique perspective on the human-AI interaction. And to cap it all off, brace yourselves for the “Hot Mess Express,” where we’ll playfully rate the most chaotic and blunder-filled stories rocking the tech world this week!
Our Esteemed Guest:
- Gary Greenberg: A renowned writer and psychotherapist, offering his unique perspective on AI and the human psyche.
Additional Reading:
- OpenAI Launches a Social Network
- OpenAI’s New Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
- Putting ChatGPT on the Couch
- What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life
- Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral: Here’s How It Happens.
- YouTube Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension for $24.5 Million
(Image: A thought-provoking photo illustration by The New York Times, with photography from Dontstop/Getty Images, depicting the interplay between AI and digital consumption.)
About “Hard Fork”:
“Hard Fork” is masterfully hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. This episode was expertly produced by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones, and edited by Jen Poyant. Our exceptional engineering was handled by Alyssa Moxley, with original music compositions by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, and Rowan Niemisto. Will Peischel meticulously managed all fact-checking.
A heartfelt thank you to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda for their invaluable contributions.
Kevin Roose, a leading technology columnist for The New York Times, also co-hosts the insightful “Hard Fork” podcast.