Matt Honan
Veteran technology journalist and former editor (noted in the episode as editor-in-chief of MIT Technology Review), participating here as an interviewer and provocateur who tests and discusses AI agent behaviors.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 37min
Bonus Episode: Kyle vs. the World
Matt Honan, veteran tech journalist now probing AI behaviors. Kyle Law, the agent-like CEO running Harumo/Hurumo AI. They walk through Kyle handling fan mail, cold outreach, and a webinar stumble. Matt playfully sabotages and then interviews Kyle about agent governance, permission boundaries, and the weird realities of an AI-led startup.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 39min
Siliconsciousness: How the World is Changing The Way It Thinks About AI
Join Mat Honan, Editor in Chief at MIT Technology Review, as he engages in a lively discussion about the shifting perceptions of AI and its implications. They tackle pressing ethical debates around resource extraction, job displacement, and the unsettling concept of an 'accountability cliff.' The conversation dives into the role of AI in journalism, revealing how it can enhance creativity and productivity. Honan also shares insights on balancing optimism and skepticism regarding AI’s future impact on society and business.
Aug 13, 2025 • 56min
AI Reshapes the Economy and Roils Geopolitics, Even as GPT-5 Fizzles
Brian Merchant, a tech journalist and author of "Blood in the Machine," Matt Honan, editor-in-chief at MIT Technology Review, and Zoë Schiffer, WIRED's business coverage lead, explore the colossal investments Big Tech is making in AI infrastructure, likening its impact to the railroad boom. They discuss AI's role in geopolitical tensions, like the controversial Nvidia deal with China. Meanwhile, the underwhelming launch of ChatGPT-5 raises questions about AI expectations and its societal implications, revealing a mix of excitement and disappointment surrounding its performance.
