The Times Tech Podcast
The Sunday Times
SummaryFrom the corridors of Westminster to the heart of Silicon Valley, The Times Tech Podcast provides a sharp, essential guide to the technological forces reshaping our world. Hosted by Danny Fortson and Katie Prescott, the show moves beyond the daily headlines to examine the profound shifts occurring at the intersection of business, geopolitics, and innovation. Each week, the hosts sit down with the industry’s most influential thinkers and pioneers to unpack the biggest stories in tech. Whether they are exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI-driven legal practices, the geopolitical implications of digital sovereignty, or the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical manufacturing in space, the conversations are consistently grounded in both human impact and financial reality. The podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how emerging technologies—from generative agents to nuclear fusion—are moving from experimental pilot projects into the bedrock of our modern economy. What sets this show apart is its focus on the "why" and "how" behind the disruption. You will hear from the CEOs, policymakers, and experts who are navigating a future where the lines between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly blurred. If you want to cut through the industry hype and get to the core of how the next industrial revolution is being built, this is your weekly briefing on the people, politics, and power dynamics defining the future.
Updated Jul 4, 2026
Episodes
BONUS: The hidden technology behind Wimbledon
Wimbledon leverages AI and data analytics to transform fan experiences and match storytelling on the global stage.
PayPal’s Max Levchin on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and mega-IPOs
PayPal co-founder Max Levchin weighs in on the AI bubble, the tech industry’s future, and the PayPal mafia legacy.
Why Europe fears America’s AI power
Europe fears losing its sovereignty as America’s restrictive AI export bans threaten to leave the continent behind.
Keir Starmer vs Big Tech - the UK's under-16s social media ban
The UK government is pushing ahead with plans to ban under-16s from social media, sparking debate on enforceability.
How will the UK's under-16s social media ban actually work?
How will the UK actually enforce its under-16 social media ban, and can age checks really keep kids off platforms?
Anthropic's warning: AI will start building itself
Anthropic is warning that AI is now writing the majority of its own code as the industry shifts toward recursive models.
How to turn AI pilots into real business value
Bridge the gap between AI hype and real business results by focusing on clear objectives and systemic integration.
Move over Harvey Specter! The rise of AI lawyers
AI agents are moving from co-pilots to coworkers, forcing law firms to rethink training, margins, and the workforce.
Why the Pope is taking on Silicon Valley and AI
The Pope is challenging Silicon Valley to rethink AI as a potential threat to human dignity and the global workforce.
Inside Elon Musk’s trillion dollar mission to colonise Mars
As SpaceX prepares for a record-breaking public listing, investors are betting on Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar vision.
The incredible stakes of Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI
The high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI is laying bare the massive fortunes and conflicts behind AI.
Elon Musk vs OpenAI and the Met Gala tech takeover
Tech titans clash in court while celebrities and billionaires co-opt the Met Gala in a widening cultural divide.
AI in security and defence: is tech making us safer?
Big tech is increasingly supplying AI to the military, raising critical questions about safety in an era of robot war.
How to build your AI agent
Learn how to build your own AI agent and discover why the future of the internet is being redesigned for bots.
Is AI anxiety fuelling real world hostility?
Rising public anxiety over artificial intelligence has reached a breaking point, fueling violent real-world hostility.
Social media ban for children and Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment
Landmark rulings finding social media apps addictive by design signal a potential Big Tobacco moment for Big Tech.
BONUS: Agentic AI explained – The next phase of artificial intelligence
Agentic AI systems can now make decisions and perform tasks autonomously, shifting the focus to trust and safety.
Bonus episode: The ‘secret sauce’ of success - With Octopus Energy CEO, Greg Jackson
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson reveals how he disrupted the utility sector by turning software into a global product.
Tech in 2026 – AI winners, losers and what happens next
Investors break down the 2026 AI outlook, identifying key winners, ROI-driven growth, and the future of the workforce.
Perplexity CEO on Chrome, AI and challenging the tech giants
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas discusses his vision for AI agents, replacing search, and challenging tech giants.
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