Casey Newton partners with NPR to launch AI podcast Machine Gods

Casey Newton's team launches AI podcast Machine Gods in collaboration with NPR, releasing new episodes every Wednesday and Friday. The show is set to debut on public radio stations early next year. It adopts an AI realism stance, taking safety warnings seriously without inciting panic. Season one will feature interviews with two security researchers fired by OpenAI. The program is funded by three non-profit organizations, including ads, offline events, and the Tarbell Center for Social Justice, ensuring free access.