Mark Sellman
Technology correspondent for The Times who provides reporting and analysis on AI industry developments, resignations, and wider risks discussed in the episode.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 35min
'We don't understand the consequences' - Why I quit OpenAI - The Sunday Story
Mark Sellman, technology correspondent at The Times, and Zoe Hitzig, a former OpenAI research scientist who resigned over ethics, discuss recent high-profile AI resignations. They talk about advertising on conversational AI, risks to user trust and privacy, AI capturing private thoughts, automation and job disruption, and where AI safety and regulation might head next.
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May 7, 2025 • 27min
Who's behind the M&S cyber attack?
Join Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent for The Times, as he delves into the world of cybercrime and the notorious group Scattered Spider. He reveals how this group orchestrated significant attacks on major retailers, including Marks and Spencer, using tactics like social engineering and SIM swapping. Sellers discusses the financial repercussions of these cyberattacks, effective defense strategies for businesses, and the critical importance of cybersecurity in our interconnected world for protecting personal data.
Apr 26, 2025 • 31min
The Sunday Edition: The AI that could block kids from social media
Mark Sellman, a Technology correspondent at The Times, and Helen Rumbelow, a Feature writer also from The Times, dive into Australia’s groundbreaking law that blocks social media access for users under 16. They discuss the potential of AI age-verification tools to enforce this ban and the implications for kids and parents alike. The conversation touches on the psychological effects of social media, the challenges of regulation, and firsthand insights from the tech industry about the current state of age estimation technologies.
