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This Week in Tech is the top-ranked flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of insiders explore the week's hottest tech news from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. When it comes to tech, TWiT is IT. Records live every Sunday at 5:15pm Eastern / 2:15pm Pacific / 22:15 UTC.

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What happens if your internet provider gets the blame for what you download? This week, the panel unpacks a billion-dollar copyright battle at the Supreme Court that could upend how we all use the web.

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Is Black Friday really booming, or are inflated prices and AI shopping assistants just muddying the waters? This episode rips into the data, exposes retailer tactics, and debates if smarter tech is actually making us better shoppers.

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A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens... more

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Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable power of recording the world through your eyewear. Plus, gadgets scanning your urine, bots shaping you... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Woolf
Futurist and privacy advocate, husband of Amy Webb
Episode: TWiT 1061: Amy's Crazy Husband - Can One Build a Truly Anonymous Laptop?
Owen Thomas
Managing editor at the San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Business Times
Episode: TWiT 1044: Elephants on the Moon - Apple and the AI Race
Amanda Silberling
Senior Culture Writer at TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Episode: TWiT 1037: Teach Amanda Fish - AI Backlash
Jason Calacanis
Investor and Podcaster
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Episode: TWiT 1037: Teach Amanda Fish - AI Backlash
Shoshana Weissmann
Head of Digital Media at R Street
R Street
Episode: TWiT 1031: My 3 Friends - The FTC Gets Busy
Wesley Faulkner
Technical Expert and Advocate
Episode: TWiT 1031: My 3 Friends - The FTC Gets Busy
Gary Rivlin
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author of AI Valley
Episode: TWiT 1030: Journalism Comes In Second - Government Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom
Alex Stamos
CISO at SentinelOne, former director of the Stanford Internet Observatory
SentinelOne
Episode: TWiT 1003: CrabStrike - Delta Sues Crowdstrike, Hospital AI, Surge Pricing
Parmy Olson
Technology columnist at Bloomberg and author of "Supremacy"
Bloomberg
Episode: TWiT 999: Bananas and Browsers - CA AI Bill Veto, Meta's Orion, FTC Vs. Fake Reviews

Host

Leo Laporte
Host of TWiT and a seasoned broadcaster with decades of experience in technology journalism, offering insights and analysis on current technology developments.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Lying

    Maybe we need to prosecute people who lie? People who do stuff maliciously and falsely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adrianna.jackson
    United States2 months ago
  • Political Rants/Opinion ruin the show

    I used to enjoy so many podcasts from this network. But now their political opinions have ruined the shows. Politics play into technology, but the whining and one sided viewpoints have taken over the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    briman65
    United States2 months ago
  • Gray

    Far, Far too much politics. Far too much tTrump bashing. Have listened since 20O8 however am now unfollowing This Week in Tech.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RetiredSailor1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Consistently Good Tech news with a bunch of nattering.

    Been listening to TWIT since the beginning. It’s a good way to start the week with discussions of tech news. Opinionated, fun, and sometimes cranky (see old man yells at cloud meme)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    modhran
    United States3 months ago
  • Typically good show, some are great

    This podcast is informative and entertaining.

    Some episodes are OUTSTANDING!

    Whenever Amy Webb is on the panel, Leo should keep his mouth shut until Amy Webb stops speaking.

    He inserts his thoughts when they are not helpful or necessary.

    Kevin Rose was on this episode as well as Amy Webb.

    Leo should do the ads, ask a question and let these experts speak uninterrupted.

    Nice staff at TWIT.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Martin Ellingham
    United States4 months ago

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Many enjoy the humor and camaraderie among the panelists, highlighting the informative nature of the conversations, while some feel recent episodes are too politically charged, leading them to reconsider their listening habits.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging discussions on tech topics but have expressed concerns about the increasing political commentary overshadowing technical content.

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#33
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#25
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#41
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#20
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#83
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TWiT 1052: It's a Nice Day for CRM - AI Slop, Media Power, & the Future of Trust
Q: What do you think of the rapid rise of AI-generated content?
It's exciting but also concerning, especially regarding rights holders and how quickly regulations might need to adapt.
TWiT 1035: The Droids Are in the Escape Pod - You Can't Copyright Eleanor
Q: What makes a good AI regulatory framework?
The panel discusses the complexities and the need for sensible regulation rather than a patchwork of state laws.
TWiT 1028: Some Had Leashes - Google's Monopoly, Yap Score, Robot Marathon
Q: What role do parents play in moderating their children's internet experiences?
Parents need to be proactive in supervising their children's online activities and have open discussions regarding the content they consume. Providing appropriate tools and guidance can help mitigate risks associated with social media and online gaming among children.
TWiT 954: Waiting For the Pope Smoke - OpenAI fires Altman, Apple RCS support, PlayStation Portal, The Abyss 4K
Q: Anthony, can you help explain what the heck is going on with this board?
Anthony provides context on OpenAI's unusual board structure and governance.
TWiT 954: Waiting For the Pope Smoke - OpenAI fires Altman, Apple RCS support, PlayStation Portal, The Abyss 4K
Q: Can somebody help us break it down?
Paris explains the scenarios surrounding Altman's firing and the upheaval at OpenAI.

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The discussions revolve around the latest trends in technology, with a keen focus on various key sectors such as AI advancements, social media dynamics, privacy concerns, and significant tech incidents like security breaches and industry shifts. Every episode features a variety of panelists, including industry insiders and technology journalists who provide insights on topics ranging from cloud dependency and AI's implications in different fields to consumer electronics and regulatory challenges. The format combines informative segments with humor, creating an engaging atmosphere for tech enthusiasts who appreciate deep dives into contemporary tech issues intertwined with entertaining anecdotes.

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2. Owen Thomas
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4. Jason Calacanis
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