Episodes
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He changed outdoor cooking forever — then took over Weber
Dahle’s strategic merger of Blackstone and Weber aims to combine innovation with legacy branding, revitalizing Weber in the process.
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Rewind: CEO Jim Farley on Ford's EV gamble
Ford is focusing on developing a new universal EV platform to reduce costs and improve product appeal, slated for 2027.
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Can Patreon fight fire with social media fire?
Patreon is shifting from a payment platform to a media and community hub, emphasizing creator ownership of audiences and direct engagement.
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Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
Regulation of AI models is currently highly reactive and inconsistent, often driven by political and personality factors.
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Skydio CEO argues more drones will make us safer
SkyDio is focused on creating autonomous, AI-powered drones for critical infrastructure, public safety, and military use, emphasizing reliability and advanced engineering.
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Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch on AI, the Met Gala & his secret succession plan
Condé Nast creates cultural moments that drive massive online engagement and revenue, exemplified by the Met Gala.
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Microsoft AI chief thinks superintelligence is near, but won't take your job
Microsoft is shifting towards a self-sufficient AI development strategy, focusing on building and owning frontier models and reducing dependence on external providers like OpenAI.
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Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
Elon Musk leverages structural advantages, like super voting shares and regulatory relaxations, to maintain control over his enterprises with minimal accountability.
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AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?
AI is now deeply integrated into music production, affecting songwriting, sound design, and the creative process.
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Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons
Voice interaction is poised to become the primary interface in future vehicles, reducing the reliance on buttons and touchscreens.
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How Sundar Pichai is rethinking Google for the AI era
Google is undergoing a major strategic and organizational shift to focus on AI, integrating it across its core products like search, YouTube, and Google Cloud.
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Musk v Altman: Much ado about nothing
The Musk v. Altman trial, while legally about statute of limitations, mainly exposed personal vendettas and internal industry chaos.
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Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed
The social media platforms of the early 2010s paid content creators substantially, but shifting algorithms and platform economics led to reduced payouts and a decline in diverse media ecosystems.
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How companies weaponize the terms of service against you
Forced arbitration clauses are widespread and often hidden in terms of service agreements, effectively stripping consumers and employees of their legal rights.
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Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
AI technology is constantly improving, but consumer-facing AI products are still fairly basic and often underwhelming.
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Rewind: How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education
AI fundamentally challenges the traditional philosophy of education, raising questions about purpose, authenticity, and skills.
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Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI
Uber is transforming into a comprehensive 'everything app' for travel and experiences, leveraging AI and strategic partnerships.
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How to win — or lose — Decoder
'Decoder' is committed to tough, honest journalism that holds industry leaders accountable and fosters genuine, insightful conversations.
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That UL safety logo is a lot more complicated than it looks
UL Solutions has a long history rooted in electrical safety testing, but it now plays a crucial role in regulating emerging technologies like AI.
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THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION
AI and 'software brain' represent a powerful way of controlling the world through data and structured logic, but this approach is limited and often misaligned with real human needs.
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