Intelligent Machines (Audio)
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SummaryThe 21st century is defined by the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence, and Intelligent Machines is your guide to navigating this profound transformation. Hosted by veteran tech voices like Jeff Jarvis, Mike Elggin, and Paris Martineau, the show moves past the surface-level hype to examine how AI is genuinely reshaping our world. From the legal battles defining internet governance and Section 230 to the creative explosion in Hollywood production and digital photography, each episode offers a critical, nuanced look at the tools that will soon be woven into every facet of our lives. What makes Intelligent Machines stand out is its commitment to both the technical and the human elements of the revolution. Whether they are exploring the mechanics of agentic AI and local model ownership or discussing the philosophical implications of technology through the lens of history and social ethics, the hosts prioritize clarity and critical inquiry. You will hear from pioneers, engineers, and researchers who are building the future, along with thoughtful analysis on the tension between innovation and regulation. If you want to understand how to maintain an augmentative, active role in an era of automation—rather than just being a passive consumer—this show provides the essential context and perspective you need. Join the conversation live every Wednesday at 5:00pm Eastern.
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Episodes
IM 877: Model Now Available - The Race for Smarter, Freer AI Models
Expert linguist and AI researcher Chris Potts joins to explore why most AI failures go undetected by users.
IM 876: It's No Melania - Section 230 on Trial
Legal expert Olivier Sylvain argues that Section 230 should be limited to stop tech giants from evading liability.
IM 875: Florida Dad - Amazon, Anthropic, and the AI Power Struggle
The federal government’s abrupt shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable model sparks a heated debate over AI security and power.
IM 874: Google Knows I Love the Pepper Cannon - AI and the New Social Contract
Discover how the open-source Hermes agent is revolutionizing productivity and reshaping our AI social contract.
IM 873: Superman's Mustache - AI in Hollywood
Hollywood is navigating an existential shift as AI transforms film production from stagnant assembly lines to iteration.
IM 872: Infinite Jeffs - Why the Pope's AI Manifesto Matters
Photographer Rick Sammon joins the show to discuss why creative professionals should embrace AI as a powerful tool.
IM 871: CTRL-F Techno King - Google's Search Overhaul
Dashlane CTO Frederic Rivain explains how his team is safely integrating AI, passkeys, and quantum-resistant security.
IM 870: Meet Me In Alaska - Are AI Content Filters Changing What We Read?
Tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker shares how he builds custom AI stacks to curate the news and filter information.
IM 869: My Sentience is Going Up - Chatbots in Charge
The White House weighs AI model vetting as industry leaders clash over profit, training methods, and market dominance.
IM 868: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea - Can You Really Own Your AI?
Framework founder Nirov Patel discusses how modular hardware and local AI can keep personal computing alive today.
IM 867: The Ketchup Effect - The Lines Are Too Damn Long
Discover how a simple AI-powered project is using live video to help New Yorkers navigate long lines in real time.
IM 866: I'm Bonkers for Yonkers - Is Coding Dead?
Coding is not dead, but the era of industrial software development is ending as AI empowers creators to build tools.
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
OpenAI hires the creator of the wildly popular OpenClaw tool, fueling a heated competition for agentic AI supremacy.
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