Decoder with Nilay Patel

Will the world end before I can retire?

How Trump’s second term could be bad for EVs, but great for Tesla

Why the Grammys need to change, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr

Return-to-office mandates are more than "backdoor layoffs"

Why GM ditched CarPlay, with software boss Baris Cetinok

“It’s the First Amendment, stupid”

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on what founder mode really means

In this podcast episode, the focus is on Airbnb's strategic innovations, particularly the launch of the Co-Host Network, which aims to ease the management load for hosts and boost listings. Brian Chesky shares insights on the complexities of moderating a global platform, emphasizing the challenges of real-world interac...

The AI arms race to build digital god

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the competitive and intricate world of artificial intelligence, highlighting the different philosophies of OpenAI and Anthropic as they aim for a level of superintelligence referred to as "Digital God." The conversation reveals deep ideological divides within the AI community,...

Intuit asked us to delete part of this Decoder episode

How influencers are changing advertising with Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi

Duolingo CEO Luis Von Ahn wants you addicted to learning

In this podcast episode, Luis von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, shares exciting insights about Duolingo Max and future plans to advance language learning using AI. He highlights how Duolingo has made a significant global impact through its engaging, gamified lessons that resonate culturally. The discussion also tackles the cha...

The impossible dream of good workplace software

Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu isn't thinking too far ahead

The toxic transformation of Warcraft maker Blizzard

NBCU's streaming chief isn't worried about you canceling cable

Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to end the smartphone era

This podcast episode delves into Meta's evolving strategy for augmented reality (AR), revealing its shift toward developing smart glasses in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the successful launch and demand for Ray-Ban Meta, the integration of AI in social media, and Meta's commitment to creating a positive, nonpar...

Arc creator Josh Miller on why you need a better browser than Chrome

This podcast episode dives deep into the innovative design and mission of The Browser Company, highlighting how it seeks to improve user experience with the Arc browser through unique features and thoughtful user-centered design. It discusses the company's ethos of making incremental advancements in everyday technology...

Why Google is back in court for another monopoly showdown

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of the Google antitrust trial surrounding its dominance in the ad tech market, dissecting key concepts like web display advertising, the role of ad exchanges, and the government's case against Google's alleged monopolistic practices. Senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner...

How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after major recall

Why AI image editing isn’t “just like Photoshop”

In this episode of the Decoder podcast, the discussion centers on the ongoing debate about AI image editing and how it stacks up against Photoshop. While both tools can manipulate images, the real difference is in the scale and accessibility of AI technologies. The user-friendly nature and widespread availability of AI...