The Interface
Technology
About
Stop doomscrolling. Start decoding the tech rewiring your week - and your world.The Interface is the BBC's fiercely informed, fast and funny take on how tech is changing everything.Hosted by journalists Tom Germain, Karen Hao, and Nicky Woolf, each episode unpacks week-by-week the unfolding story of how technology is shaping all our futures. No guests. No jargon. Just three sharp voices debating the tech news stories that matter - whether they shook a government, broke the internet, or quietly tipped the balance of power.As TikTok shifts geopolitics, Trump drives digital shockwaves, Elon Musk expands his space-internet empire...
Episodes
- Who is really paying the influencers?
This episode investigates a reported influencer campaign promoting "American AI" and inciting fear of Chinese AI, questioning the funding and transparency behind it. It also explores how to use AI without weakening cognitive skills and add…
- Why is everything a conspiracy?
This episode of The Interface discusses the rapid spread of conspiracy theories around news events, Meta's controversial use of employee computer activity for AI training, and the cultural shift towards valuing imperfect, human-like commun…
- Is your iPhone about to change forever?
This episode discusses the potential impact of Tim Cook's resignation on the iPhone
- Is the new AI model really too dangerous to release?
The Interface discusses the potential dangers of Anthropic's unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos, questioning if the 'too dangerous' claim is a publicity tactic. They also analyze the blue light and sleep connection, suggesting lighting hab…
- Will algorithms increase your grocery bill?
This episode discusses the potential impact of dynamic digital pricing on grocery costs, examines a Microsoft Outlook glitch experienced by the Artemis II crew, and explores the Gen Z concept of 'Friction Maxxing' which embraces inconvenie…
- Why Can't People Stop Watching AI Fruit?
This episode of The Interface discusses the viral trend of AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island,' the significance of the Meta verdict holding platforms liable for harmful design, and new FCC regulations on imported consumer routers. Hosts Thom…
- Can we prove we’re real online?
The Interface discusses proving online reality, the implications of AI-generated fakes, brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink, and the vulnerabilities in AI’s energy and supply chain, particularly in light of global conflicts.
- What Was Pokemon Go really up to?
This episode of The Interface discusses how games like Pokemon Go and online challenges are used to collect data for AI training, raising questions about consent and profit. It also covers the use of memes in political campaigning and the…
- Will a new law change the internet forever?
This episode of The Interface explores the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and its implications for internet access and privacy through age verification. It also touches on Meta
- Is AI running modern warfare?
The Interface episode
- Is Havana Syndrome really real?
This episode of The Interface explores the mystery of Havana Syndrome, examining new reports and the possibility of microwave technology. It also delves into the legal implications of social media addiction for platforms like WhatsApp, Fac…
- Can you hack ChatGPT?
The Interface tests AI chatbots like ChatGPT by feeding them fictitious information to gauge their caution, discusses the impact of data centers on local areas, and examines Elon Musk's Starlink expansion.
- Is your doorbell using AI to spy on you?
This episode of The Interface examines Ring's new AI feature for finding lost dogs, questioning its potential for surveillance. Hosts also discuss the implications of a US TikTok ban and the competition between OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Trailer
This trailer introduces 'The Interface,' a podcast hosted by Karen Hao, Nicky Woolf, and Tom Germain. They will discuss AI breakthroughs, big-tech power, digital culture, cybersecurity, and misinformation, exploring how technology shapes t…