In this episode of the Hard Fork podcast, hosts Casey Newton and Kevin Roose take a deep dive into their tech predictions for 2024 and offer fresh insights for 2025. They evaluate how well their prior predictions held up, touching on the challenges of sourcing reliable data about platform usage and the intricacies of assessing AI models. Looking ahead, they foresee a potential AI culture clash ignited by chatbot interactions, a new meme coin in the crypto world temporarily reaching impressive heights, and the broader acceptance of Waymo's technology. Ultimately, this episode sheds light on the unpredictable nature of technology trends and the ever-changing landscape of the tech industry.