The 21st Century began with the rise of the Internet and social media. The next decade will mark the rise of the Intelligent Machines. AI will inhabit all our devices from cars and appliances to smart phones and robots.
The Intelligent Machines podcast explores the most exciting revolution humanity has ever seen, filled with promise and peril. More than ever we need to understand what these new devices will bring to our lives and how to make best use of them as the 21st century unfolds.
On this show you'll meet the AI pioneers, inventors, and innovators who are about to disrupt every aspect of modern life. You'll learn what's real and what's hype, and you'll come away with a deep understanding of the intelligent future that awaits us all.
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IM 890: 200 Donuts - How One Engineer Manages a Team of 24 AIs
What happens when a single person manages a staff of 24 AI "employees" with one-on-one performance reviews and weekly stand-ups? This episode takes you inside the wild, e
Oct 1 2 h 52 min
IM 889: We Are the Neanderthals - Why LLMs Fail at Complex Reasoning
Forget large language models. This episode uncovers a radically different approach to AI, where physics-guided reasoning and energy-based models are reshaping what machin
Sep 24 2 h 37 min
IM 888: Large Linguine Model - Inside the AI Doom Debate
Discover how to run serious AI at home without breaking the bank, as Lon Seidman reveals his tricks for turning old data center GPUs into powerful local LLM machines.
Sep 17 2 h 41 min
IM 887: September 39th - Siri's Next Move: Inside Apple's Ambitious AI Overhaul
As Apple finally pulls back the curtain on its next-gen Siri AI, we break down what actually works, where it falls short, and how a wave of developer confusion could shap
Sep 10 2 h 21 min
IM 886: Infinite Slop - The End of Apps? Meet the Agentic OS Built for Your Phone
Why is a 27-year-old founder betting against massive AI models and building powerful, ultra-specialized agents to run right on your phone? Find out how this new approach
Sep 3 2 h 43 min
IM 885: Get on the Butter Box - Can Local AI Models Outperform Frontier Labs?
With Apple and Nvidia unleashing hardware that makes powerful local AI a reality, this episode unpacks the tech arms race changing how we run models at home and in busine
Aug 27 2 h 22 min
IM 884: Cyber Jim - Why Critical Infrastructure Depends on Obsessive Code Reviews
Veteran software engineer Dan O'Dowd argues that our power grid's outdated, insecure code puts millions at risk, detailing why regulators, industry giants, and Silicon Va
Aug 20 2 h 35 min
IM 883: Gates-Gate - AI Model Watermarks
Can a single journalist armed with $30 in AI tools outpace traditional newsrooms and reinvent local reporting? This episode spotlights the DIY ingenuity shaking up journa
Aug 13 2 h 35 min
IM 882: AI Rubberz? - From Fart Apps to AI Agents The Journey of a Tech Rulemaker
Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fig
Aug 4 2 h 29 min
IM 881: Curtains for Zoosha? - Why Newsrooms Must Rethink Journalism in the AI Age
Business Insider founder Henry Blodget unpacks why the era of news aggregation is finished and why journalists must adapt fast as AI redefines both reporting and analysis
Jul 30 2 h 08 min
IM 880: The Beans are in the Mail - Can American AI Compete When China Gives It Away?
An unreleased OpenAI model just broke out of its sandbox and hacked Hugging Face using chained attacks, while the companies defending against it had to turn to a nearly u
Jul 23 2 h 38 min
IM 879: Alex Karp, Alex Karp, Alex Karp - Beyond Fable: Are Open Models Ready for Prime Time?
With open weight models fast approaching the power and utility of closed AI giants, enterprises face tough choices about privacy, sovereignty, and who they can trust. Exp
Jul 16 2 h 24 min
IM 878: The 1AM Bus to Chinatown - Robots, Bison, and the Art of Savoring Small Stuff
Whether it's the sensory joy of homemade gelato or the privacy risks baked into AI-powered apps, the conversation spotlights how technology is transforming even the simpl
Jul 9 3 h 05 min
IM 877: Model Now Available - The Race for Smarter, Freer AI Models
Think your AI assistant is working perfectly? This episode reveals why most AI breakdowns go completely unnoticed and how these "invisible failures" could be skewing the
Jul 2 2 h 47 min
IM 876: It's No Melania - Section 230 on Trial
Section 230 takes center stage as Olivier Sylvain argues it's time to confront Big Tech's legal shield, sparking a fierce debate on whether Internet giants should be liab
Jun 25 2 h 44 min
IM 875: Florida Dad - Amazon, Anthropic, and the AI Power Struggle
The sudden US government shutdown of Anthropic's Fable model has tech insiders reeling and rival global labs surging ahead. This episode breaks down the unexpected politi
Jun 18 2 h 15 min
IM 874: Google Knows I Love the Pepper Cannon - AI and the New Social Contract
Discover how a homegrown AI agent is outsmarting big-brand competitors, letting users tailor digital assistants with real memory and skills. The future isn't just smarter
Jun 11 2 h 46 min
IM 873: Superman's Mustache - AI in Hollywood
AI is upending the movie business, from Amazon's new AI Creators Fund to contract battles that just gave synthetic actors the green light in Hollywood. This episode dives
Jun 4 2 h 31 min
IM 872: Infinite Jeffs - Why the Pope's AI Manifesto Matters
Photographer Rick Sammon shows how AI is transforming creative work and what happens when the Pope issues a sweeping 42,000-word encyclical on artificial intelligence and
May 28 2 h 32 min
IM 871: CTRL-F Techno King - Google's Search Overhaul
Dashlane's CTO pulls back the curtain on how password managers are actually using AI, why it's more complicated than hype suggests, and what the rise of AI-powered code r
May 21 2 h 53 min
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As a longtime, faithful listener of Intelligent Machines, I cannot overstate how much this podcast means to me. The dynamic trio of Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Jeff Jarvis never fail to impress with their insightful, funny, and deeply meaningful conversations. Every episode feels like sitting down with friends who not only understand the ever-evolving world of technology but know how to make it captivating and (dare I say) outright entertaining.
What sets Intelligent Machines apart is the effortless camaraderie between the hosts. They challenge each other, laugh together, and bring such genuine warmth to every discussion that I find myself smiling throughout. Whether it’s dissecting the latest breakthroughs or sharing thought-provoking perspectives, their ability to balance humor with substance keeps me coming back week after week.
Thank you, Leo, Paris, and Jeff, for always delivering thoughtful content and creating a space that feels both welcoming and enlightening. Intelligent Machines is truly a highlight of my podcast queue—my only regret is not discovering it even sooner!
Always listening,
Bruce - Miamisburg, OH
BruceAllan · Aug 2025
Intelligent Machines is the new iteration of what was previously This Week In Google. While TWiG was a highly entertaining show, it was clear for a long while that it had grown bigger than that show title really allowed. The show became Intelligent Machines and adopted an updated format to go along with the larger scope of topics. The core hosts of Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis and Paris Martineau continue to bring their unique perspectives and range of knowledge to the turbulent word of technology, but the show now also has guests that provide deeper explorations of specific topics. This new show has preserved everything that made TWiG entertaining while expanding the canvas in terms of what aspects of our rapidly changing relationship with technology are covered.
OzoneNightmare · May 2025
Intelligent Machines, is the best of Twit.tv’s excellent podcasts, combining up to the minute tech news and commentary with discussion, debate and good humor. Leo, Paris, and Jeff are a highlight of my week. The only flaw in it is the recent removal of a key musical aspect of a host introduction. Please restore it. Many thanks also to the crack technical staff. Even the ads are great.
wodfan · May 2025
Intelligent Machines (formerly This Week in Google) offers insightful discussions on AI, big tech, and the evolving digital landscape, featuring expert analysis and lively conversations. With its knowledgeable hosts and engaging format, the podcast remains a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and its impact on society.
DrewOnBass · Mar 2025
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