GoKawiilKevin Roose and Casey Newton to launch new podcast 'Machine Gods' next week
In The Verge's Installer newsletter, editor David Pierce highlights Kevin Roose's new book 'The AGI Chronicles' and previews 'Machine Gods,' a forthcoming podcast from Roose and Casey Newton expected to debut next week. The piece also features a look at Roose's phone homescreen and app choices.
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The mention suggests a successor project to the popular 'Hard Fork' podcast, which could carry over its established audience interested in AI and tech news. Pierce's recommendation of Roose's book indicates growing media interest in explaining the AI industry to general readers.
- Kevin Roose released a new book titled 'The AGI Chronicles'
- Roose and Casey Newton plan to launch a podcast called 'Machine Gods' next week
- The piece is part of The Verge's regular Installer newsletter roundup of tech and gadget recommendations
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