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The Times Tech Podcast

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From Silicon Valley to The City, tech journalists Danny Fortson and Katie Prescott bring you the inside track on the new industrial revolution.

Co-hosted from San Francisco and London, this weekly podcast delivers the latest news and freshest interviews with the people creating the future.

As West Coast Correspondent for The Sunday Times, Danny is on the ground to witness the technological whirlwi... more

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Are we heading for the next ChatGPT moment? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, has sparked debate about the growth of AI and its acceleration into a risky new phase. But is it real danger or Silicon Valley hype? Danny Fortson and Katie Prescott are joined b... more

World leaders in Davos are talking about 'tech sovereignty', but can Europe or the UK really achieve digital autonomy when so much of the AI and cloud infrastructure is controlled by a handful of US firms? Danny and Katie talk to Hany Farid about the... more

What happens when AI gets it wrong? After a backlash over the misuse of Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok, new restrictions have been imposed on editing images of real people. Is this a sign that AI regulation is lagging, and who should be in charge – governm... more

What will tech look like in 2026 and are we heading for an AI bubble, or a boom? To gaze into the crystal ball for the year ahead, Katie and Danny speak to VCs Hannah Seal from Index Ventures and Jon Callaghan of True Ventures in Silicon Valley, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Barney Hussey-Yeo
Founder and CEO of Cleo, an AI-powered personal finance assistant
Cleo
Episode: Is AI growing too fast for humanity?
Kate Devlin
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Society at King's College London.
King's College London
Episode: Grok, deepfakes and who should police AI
Hannah Seal
Investor at Index Ventures, which has invested in high-profile companies such as Dropbox and Etsy
Index Ventures
Episode: Tech in 2026 – AI winners, losers and what happens next
Avi Schiffman
22-year-old creator of friend.com, an AI companion.
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Eleanor Lightbody
Chief Executive of Luminance, a UK startup that uses AI to automate legal work.
Luminance
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Anton Asikha
CEO of Lovable, a company that provides AI programs for app development.
Lovable
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Demis Hassabis
Founder of Google DeepMind and Nobel Prize winner.
Google DeepMind
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Dara Lajevardian
Co-founder of Delphi, which creates digital AI versions of people.
Delphi
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Matthew Prince
CEO of Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Holiday Special: Part 1 - AI Hope vs Hype!

Hosts

Danny Fortson
Co-host and West Coast Correspondent for The Sunday Times, offering insights from Silicon Valley.
Katie Prescott
Co-host and Technology Business Editor for The Times, providing insights from London.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 896 ratings
  • Insightful, engaging, and always enjoyable

    The Times Tech Podcast has quickly become one of my favourites. The presenters have a great rapport that makes each episode feel natural and easy to listen to. I really appreciate the focus on a single topic per episode—it allows for a deeper dive without ever feeling overwhelming. The balance between solid reporting, insightful analysis, and a touch of humour keeps things interesting. A great listen for anyone who wants to stay informed about tech without the jargon overload. Highly recommended... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fchapman26
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Danny is awesome and has wonderful guests who you learn a lot from. My favorite podcast!

    Adding to my original review. Please bring back the Danny in the Valley opening music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shakedallah
    United States10 months ago
  • Sam Altman Trump voter

    And sued by his sister. Search and see what he is accused of.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TeoGeogreGrah
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • New format needs work

    I was a fan of Danny in the Valley but the new format is not yet delivering. It feels like 15 min of content for 1 hr of listening. The presenters are v professional but talking to each other is not as compelling as hearing them interview tech practitioners.

    Please rethink - good talent being wasted here.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr cool 0101010101
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast

    I have regularly listened to this podcast for several years (previously as Danny in the Valley) and always found it to be insightful and interesting, with a different range of interviewees than the usual suspects. I like the new format with two hosts bouncing off each other - my only, selfish, request is to bring back the Danny in the Valley opening music as it brings back nice memories !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastRob316
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall positive feedback underlines the podcast's informative nature, but some listeners have expressed concerns about recent format changes affecting content delivery.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversation style, noting that the hosts have solid rapport and a knack for making complex topics accessible.
Many find the choice of guests intriguing, often remarking on the diverse range of industry leaders interviewed, which brings fresh perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#25
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#18
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#99
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#218
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#80
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#98
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Grok, deepfakes and who should police AI
Q: Do you think there's a ground swell of regulation in the UK and Europe?
Kate indicated that regulation for AI is lagging and it's a patchwork in the UK, with the EU AI Act being a first but still not fully enforced.
Grok, deepfakes and who should police AI
Q: Kate, picking up on what's been happening with Grok this week, what were your thoughts when you first heard about it?
Kate expressed that she was not surprised, highlighting that this is not the first instance of such misuse with AI technologies.
Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Q: What does Eleanor Lightbody see as a significant impact of AI in the legal sector?
She mentions that AI could automate a large portion of legal services, leading to potentially fewer lawyers in the future.
Holiday Special: Part 2 - Has AI already taken your job?
Q: What does Alex Kendall think is the core problem of autonomous driving?
He believes autonomous driving is fundamentally an AI problem, requiring systems to trust their decision-making in new, unseen scenarios.
Are venture capitalists the new power brokers?
Q: Do you see the promises of AI leading to a surge in entrepreneurship?
Not everyone can be an entrepreneur. The idea that AI will create many new entrepreneurs is overly idealistic.

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A weekly exploration of the evolving landscape of technology and finance, presented by experienced tech journalists from Silicon Valley and London. Listeners can expect a mix of insightful interviews and thorough analyses that focus on pressing issues in the tech sector, including the impact of AI, startup dynamics, and the intersection of technology with mainstream culture. Each episode features discussions with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, shedding light on what the future holds for technology and its broader implications for society and the economy.

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2. Kate Devlin
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5. Eleanor Lightbody
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