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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 56 MIN

New Facebook memoir, TV show Chess Masters, books to films at London Book Fair

from The Media Show · host BBC Radio 4

An exclusive interview with Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive publishing a revealing new book, Careless People, about her time at the company. Having held a top global public policy role, she shares her views on the tech giant’s values and policies. Also in the programme, literary agent Jonny Geller live from the London Book Fair, we profile AI leader Demis Hassabis and get the inside track on a new reality TV show all about chess, Chess Masters.Guests: Sarah Wynn Williams, former Facebook executive; Suzanne Nossel, Member, Meta Oversight Board; Jonny Geller, CEO, Curtis Brown; Melissa Heikkilä, AI Correspondent, FT; Camilla Lewis, CEO, Curve Media Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Emily Channon

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