The jokes AI won’t tell | Jena Friedman

Elise Hu introduces a comedic set by Jena Friedman from TED 2025, cautioning listeners about mature content. The set revolves around AI's impact on the entertainment industry, particularly writing, and humorously explores fears of AI replacing humans, especially in comedy. Friedman shares anecdotes, including a conversation with Chat GPT about abortion jokes, and reflects on the unique, sometimes unpalatable, aspects of human expression that AI may not replicate, suggesting these "metaphorical abortion jokes" are what distinguish us from machines. She satirically envisions a future where robot comedians gain popularity, potentially at the expense of human authenticity and privacy, and concludes by humorously acknowledging her own potential obsolescence in the face of AI. The podcast also includes sponsorship from PwC and a promotion for the podcast "Die Jägerin."