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Nilay Patel

Editor-in-chief of The Verge; host of the Decoder podcast

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Nilay Patel, updated daily.

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5 months ago
May 28

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.

Decoder with Nilay Patel
6 months ago
May 22

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.

The Verge
6 months ago
May 21

Musk v Altman: Much ado about nothing

Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

Decoder with Nilay Patel
6 months ago
May 18

Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed

Platforms, AI, and digital media’s “original…

Decoder with Nilay Patel
6 months ago
May 14

How companies weaponize the terms of service against you

The rise — and, hopefully, fall — of forced…

Decoder with Nilay Patel
6 months ago
May 11

Is the A.I. Backlash Coming? feat. Nilay Patel

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