FT Tech Tonic
Financial Times
We are currently living through a digital revolution where the boundaries between our physical lives and the virtual world are rapidly dissolving. FT Tech Tonic is your essential guide to navigating this complex landscape, peeling back the layers on the most influential technological shifts shaping our future. Through in-depth reporting and expert analysis, the show investigates the promises and the perils of our increasingly interconnected age. Hosted by the Financial Times team, this podcast brings you inside the boardrooms and the playing fields where change is happening. You will hear investigative deep dives into how Silicon Valley giants like Meta and Elon Musk are gambling their empires on the race for artificial intelligence, as well as nuanced examinations of how data and high-tech tools are fundamentally rewiring the world of professional sports. Whether we are discussing the ethical implications of biomechanical tracking in athletics or the corporate maneuvers behind the next wave of super-intelligence, we prioritize critical thinking and big-picture perspective. Every episode balances the excitement of innovation with a grounded look at the consequences—exploring everything from human potential and sporting integrity to data privacy and corporate dominance. If you are looking to understand not just how technology works, but how it is changing what it means to be human in the twenty-first century, FT Tech Tonic offers the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Rewiring sport: Is tech ruining sports fandom?
From VAR to micro-betting, explore how data-driven technology is fundamentally reshaping the experience of sports fandom.
Rewiring sport: How technology is helping athletes break barriers
From super shoes to AI scouting, cutting-edge technology is transforming athletic performance and extending careers.
Coming soon: Rewiring sport
Technology is fundamentally transforming how we train, compete, and experience the future of athletic performance.
AI Labs: Zuckerberg’s $100bn gamble
Mark Zuckerberg is spending billions to transform Meta into an AI powerhouse, betting the company on a high-stakes pivot.
AI Labs: Elon Musk wants AI in space
Elon Musk is betting on SpaceX and orbital data centers to bridge the gap in his race to lead the AI industry.
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