Nilay Patel
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He changed outdoor cooking forever — then took over Weber
It’s time for our annual Fourth of July grill episode here at Decoder, which is when we invite the CEOs of outdoor cooking companies onto the show to explain just how their businesses kind of look…

Can Patreon fight fire with social media fire?
A lot has changed on the internet, in the creator landscape, and at Patreon itself since CEO Jack Conte was last on the show in 2021.

Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
My guest today is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter for The Verge. Often when Hayden comes on the show, it’s because something has gone wrong in the world of AI.

Skydio CEO argues more drones will make us safer
Today, I’m talking with Slydio CEO Adam Bry, who runs the leading US maker of autonomous drones.

Microsoft AI chief thinks superintelligence is near, but won't take your job
Mustafa Suleyman thinks superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job.

AI is now unpopular. That may not make a difference.
Even as more and more people use AI tools in their everyday lives, national opinion polls in the United States show that AI has become incredibly unpopular.

Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons
Today, I’m talking with Wassym Bensaid, the chief software officer at Rivian, and the co-ceo of Rivian’s platform joint venture with Volkswagen.

The post-search Google era begins | The Vergecast
Before we get into this week’s tech news, we have some corporate news to discuss, and some very exciting Vergecast news to share.

Musk v Altman: Much ado about nothing
Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
