Hard Fork
The New York Times
SummaryIn an era where technology seems to evolve faster than our ability to process it, Hard Fork serves as your essential guide to the digital frontier. Hosted by journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, this weekly show cuts through the noise of the tech industry to examine what is actually happening behind the curtain. Each episode combines sharp, investigative reporting with a relaxed, conversational chemistry, making the most complex technical developments feel both accessible and urgent. The show thrives on exploring the tension between human ingenuity and corporate power. You will hear deep dives into the artificial intelligence revolution—from the geopolitical stakes of new, powerful models to the practical shifts in how we work alongside autonomous agents. But the scope goes well beyond just AI. The hosts frequently challenge the ethics of Silicon Valley, tackling topics like the addictive design of social media, the realities of corporate layoffs, and the legal battles that could reshape the internet as we know it. Whether they are interviewing high-profile tech leaders or debating the cultural impact of emerging software, Roose and Newton provide a balanced perspective that values critical inquiry over hype. They are as interested in the human side of innovation—our ethics, our creativity, and our jobs—as they are in the hardware and code. If you want to keep up with the fast-moving, often surreal landscape of modern tech without the jargon, Hard Fork is the conversation you have been waiting for.
Updated Apr 10, 2026
Episodes
Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Shock Wave + Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz on Their Sam Altman Investigation + One Good Thing
Anthropic warns of a dangerous new AI security flaw, while Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz profile Sam Altman.
The Future of Addictive Design + Going Deep at DeepMind + HatGPT
Juries are targeting social media design flaws while DeepMind chases superintelligence and HatGPT returns to the fold.
The Ezra Klein Show: How Fast Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?
AI agents are shifting from simple chatbots to autonomous workers capable of coding and managing complex tasks.
‘A.I.-Washing’ Layoffs? + Why L.L.M.s Can’t Write Well + Tokenmaxxing
Companies are using AI as a convenient excuse for layoffs while chatbots struggle to produce high-quality writing.
A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s Identity
OpenAI's Fog of War + Betting on Iran + Hard Fork Review of Slop
At the Pentagon, OpenAI is In and Anthropic Is Out
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
The Pentagon vs. Anthropic + An A.I. Agent Slandered Me + Hot Mess Express
‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing
Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator
Moltbook Mania Explained
Tech Grapples With ICE + Casey Tries Clawdbot, a Risky New A.I. Assistant + HatGPT
Will ChatGPT Ads Change OpenAI? + Amanda Askell Explains Claude's New Constitution
Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
Can We Build a Better Social Network?
Grok’s Undressing Scandal + Claude Code Capers + Casey Busts a Reddit Hoax
Our 2026 Tech Resolutions + We Answer Your Questions
The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?
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