EPISODE 131- The AI Arms Race: Editor at Large for WIRED Steven Levy on Tech Titans, Tenacity, and the Truth

Steven Levy, an American journalist and Editor at Large for Wired, is renowned for his extensive writings on technology, computer culture, and cybersecurity. He authored the 1984 book "Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution" and has written eight books covering various tech topics. His latest work, "Facebook: The Inside Story," delves into the history of Facebook through interviews with key figures like Chamath Palihapitiya, Sheryl Sandberg, and Mark Zuckerberg. On The Menu: 1. AI's Resemblance to the Early Internet Boom 2. The AI Arms Race Among Tech Giants 3. Facebook's Growth-Centric Culture & Competition with Emerging Platforms 4. The Challenge of Privacy and Security in the Digital Age 5. Balancing Fair Reporting on Major Tech Companies 6. Thriving in the Ongoing Digital Revolution