Newer AI tools have begun to act less like “a souped up search engine and more of a junior staffer” observes one industry watcher.  Software developers are deploying Claude Code. Small business people are using AI to work out logistics. At home, people are deploying AI to organize to-do lists, plan vacations, and create meal plans. But what are the risks?  We talk about how AI is evolving, and how to think about the ethics of using these tools.

Guests:

Nitasha Tiku, tech culture reporter

Maxwell Zeff, senior writer covering artificial intelligence, WIRED

Heather Kelly, technology reporter focusing on the intersection of technology and everyday life

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