Henry Trix

Hamish Clayton, a conservation reporter who covers wildlife and red squirrel protection. Henry Trix, a tech editor who tracks AI industry finances and strategy. They discuss a controversial federal killing in Minneapolis and its political fallout. They also examine OpenAI’s massive cash burn and survival options. Finally, they outline Britain’s red squirrel rescue tactics.

Carrie in Richmond-Jones, an international economics correspondent, and Henry Trix, the US technology editor, dive into the implications of declining global fertility rates. They discuss how this trend could reshape societies and economies without necessarily making us poorer. The conversation also touches on the biases in large language models and the worrying decline in reading habits, linking these changes to broader societal issues like literacy and political engagement. A thought-provoking exploration of our evolving world!

Erin Braun, West Coast correspondent for The Economist, shares gripping accounts from LA’s wildfire survivors and reveals stark wealth divides in rebuilding efforts. Henry Trix, the US technology editor, discusses how AI is not just a job killer but a creator of new roles like data annotators and AI risk specialists. Alexandra Sewitch-Bass, the culture editor, analyzes the troubling trends in wine consumption, linking it to health concerns and changing demographics, while also exploring opportunities for fine-wine collectors amidst market shifts.

Henry Trix, U.S. technology editor at The Economist, breaks down Elon Musk’s plan to merge SpaceX and xAI and what it would aim to achieve in orbit. He outlines the technical hurdles like cooling and radiation and the economic and regulatory risks of tying AI to a launch company. They also touch on rivalries and how the deal might shape IPO incentives.

Join Henry Trix, US Technology Editor, and Owen Winter, a Data journalist, as they tackle pressing issues amid a global trade war affecting giants like Apple. They discuss how tariffs create challenges for Apple as it aims to diversify its production, potentially impacting consumer prices. The conversation also dives into softening class divides in Britain, supported by surprising social connections. Additionally, they examine the evolving identity of conservative women and their role in today’s political landscape.