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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 50 MIN

Prophets of Technology: Bot Believer vs. Bot Skeptic

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As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge inflection point? In this special three-part series, you'll hear from the people predicting and shaping our tech future. Host Manoush Zomorodi reports on the latest and revisits her favorite conversations with the minds crafting the digital world we live in today: what they've gotten right — and wrong — and where they think we're headed next. Part 2 features Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman and MIT psychologist Sherry Turkle. For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind-the-scenes look with our producers. A subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign up at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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