Intelligent Machines (Audio)
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SummaryIntelligent Machines is your essential guide to navigating the rapidly accelerating frontier of artificial intelligence. Hosts Jeff Jarvis and Paris Martineau go beyond the breathless hype cycles and alarmist headlines to examine how AI is genuinely reshaping our world. This is not just a show about technology; it is a thoughtful exploration of how human agency, ethics, and society intersect with the tools that are increasingly mediating our lives. Each episode brings together a diverse array of guests—from legendary tech innovators and security researchers to cultural critics and thinkers—to pull back the curtain on the industry. You will hear nuanced discussions on the most pressing challenges of our time, including the fight against narrative-based disinformation, the ethical complexities of AI safety, and the practical application of machine learning in fields like journalism and software development. Whether they are unpacking the risks of zero-day vulnerability discovery, debating the future of human productivity, or discussing the philosophical implications of algorithmic bias, the conversations remain deeply grounded and insightful. Intelligent Machines cuts through the complexity of the digital age, offering listeners the clarity and context needed to understand both the promise and the perils of our evolving reality. If you are looking for a show that treats the rise of intelligent machines with the seriousness and intellectual curiosity it deserves, this is the place to be. Tune in weekly for deep, honest, and often challenging conversations about the future of humanity.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Episodes
IM 865: Mythic - Too Dangerous to Release?
Anthropic claims its new Mythos model is too dangerous to release, sparking a debate over AI safety and mass disruption.
IM 864: And Artemis Too - Journalism In The Age Of AI
AI tools act as writing assistants and editors for professional content creation without replacing human expertise.
IM 863: Fire and Ash - Hot Takes on Tech Trials
Tech veteran Marshall Kirkpatrick joins to demo a new AI browser extension designed to analyze and verify news depth.
IM 862: Ménage à Claude - AI, Human Agency, and Economic Value
Reclaim human agency by challenging the industrial-age definitions of intelligence driving today’s AI development.
IM 861: We Have Computer At Home - Coffee and the Rise of the Machines
Guy Kawasaki joins to discuss the vital role of Signal in protecting your privacy and security in a digital world.
IM 860: You Gotta Get Computer - Claude Surges to No. 1
Claude climbs to the top as the most popular AI app while developers face a rapidly evolving disinformation landscape.
IM 859: What's Behind the Fox? - Tech's Gilded Age
Stack Overflow founder Jeff Atwood discusses his mission to tackle rural poverty through guaranteed basic income.
IM 858: The Itinerant Salt Miner from Buffalo - Silicon Valley's Military Dilemma
IM 857: Taskrabbit Arbitrage - Disposable Code and Automation
IM 856: SecretlyBriti.sh - From Humans to Hive Minds
IM 855: When You're Right, You're Right - Why Firefox Still Matters
IM 854: Welcome to the Pitt - AI: A Brand or a Breakthrough?
IM 853: All The Clocks Were Wrong - The Rise and Fall of Fact-Checking
IM 852: Gluten-free Slop - AI at CES 2026
IM 851: Intelligent Machines Best of 2025 - Our Favorite Interviews from 2025
IM 850: Bagel Rats - Open Source AI Rising
IM 849: AI Cricket Sorting - Cracking Chatbots and AGI for All
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