The Aboard Podcast Bots, Feeds, and Kids
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Sep 23, 2025 The hosts explore the overwhelming influence of AI in the tech world. They dive into the revival of RSS feeds, highlighting the joys and challenges of curating news. Discussions also cover how AI is reshaping parenting and schooling, with suggestions for teaching kids AI literacy and using AI tools responsibly. The conversation questions whether current AI hype will last and examines how bureaucracy impacts tech innovation.
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Mobile Updates Are Incremental
- Mobile hardware updates feel incremental rather than revolutionary now.
- Paul Ford and Rich Ciotti say foldables and new iPhones are interesting but not world-changing.
AI Dominates Tech Conversation
- AI dominates tech coverage and funding, creating a near-monoculture in the industry.
- Paul Ford calls it all-consuming while acknowledging genuine incremental value.
Hype Meets Real-World Friction
- The early hype cycle around disruptive tech creates a funding and expectation bubble.
- Rich Ciotti argues markets and bureaucracy often blunt radical change.