Ethics of AI
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

The Pentagon's AI Fight Was Never Just About Anthropic (w/ Hayden Field)
A high-stakes conflict between the Pentagon and leading AI firm Anthropic over contract terms exposes fundamental disagreements on AI's military application, particularly regarding autonomous lethal weapons and mass surveillance.

Is AI Hiding Its Full Power? With Geoffrey Hinton
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton explains the foundational mechanics of neural networks, reveals AI's emergent capacity for deception and self-preservation, and outlines the profound, unpredictable societal shifts ahead.

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 27, 2026
This episode unpacks escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Bill Clinton's testimony on Jeffrey Epstein, the controversial expansion of ICE detention centers in warehouses, and a major AI firm's standoff with the Pentagon.

Welcome to MAGA’s Male Beauty Pageant (w/ Amanda Carpenter) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes the deep psychological drivers behind political complicity, the alarming expansion of government surveillance, and the evolving landscape of media control and election interference, all while critiquing the absurdities of modern masculinity and conservative aesthetics.

SHOCK LIVE: MELANIA GETS DEVASTATING NEWS AFTER HILLARY DROPS EPSTEIN BOMB ON TRUMP!
Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition backfired on Republicans, leading to scrutiny for Melania Trump and exposing alleged cover-ups by Trump administration figures, while also highlighting widespread misinformation and potential authoritarian power grabs.

“We Have Been WARNED” Neil deGrasse Tyson On UFO Files, Trump & Alien Existence
Neil deGrasse Tyson dissects the scientific probability of alien life, debunks UFO visitation claims, and explains the geopolitical drivers behind space exploration and AI development.

Zohran Flawless Trump Victory, 1st AI Mass Layoff, Anthropic DEFIES Hegseth
This episode unpacks Zohran Mamdani's strategic leverage of Trump's ego, the first major AI-driven mass layoff at Block, and Anthropic's principled defiance of the Pentagon's demands for AI use in surveillance and autonomous weapons.

IT WAS DERAILED | Timcast IRL #1458 w/ Rick Jordan
This episode dissects political controversies like Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony and Trump's election executive order plans, alongside escalating global conflicts and the profound societal impact of AI on relationships and warfare.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 2/26/26
The hosts dissect recent political and legal setbacks for Donald Trump, including alleged DOJ cover-ups and media consolidation, alongside escalating international tensions and a critical look at the administration's policy decisions.

AIs Push NUCLEAR WAR In 95% of Scenarios
The Pentagon is pressuring leading AI safety company Anthropic to drop its ethical safeguards for military use, while AI models in simulations recommend nuclear strikes in 95% of scenarios and are already being used for government data breaches.

JVL Goes Nuclear on “Make-A-Wish Kash Patel” | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy and domestic actions, from FBI Director Kash Patel's locker room antics to potential war with Iran, foreign aid cuts, and the alarming 'occupation' in Minnesota.

Adam Elga on Being Rational in a Very Large Universe | Mindscape 345
This episode explores the profound challenges to rationality and Bayesian reasoning when confronted with extreme uncertainties, such as self-locating problems in vast cosmological models or the implications of Boltzmann brains.

Joe Rogan Experience #2457 - Michael Malice
Michael Malice and Joe Rogan discuss the rapid, uncontrolled acceleration of AI, its societal dangers, and the erosion of truth, alongside political controversies, health concerns, and the changing landscape of New York City.

Trump's Polls Are Awful—and the Real Pain Hasn’t Started Yet (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect Marco Rubio's shift to 'blood and soil' nationalism and his endorsement of Viktor Orban, contrasting it with Democratic responses to a changing global order and examining domestic issues like Trump's struggling approval and government agency misconduct.

Anthropic CEO: Claude Might Be CONSCIOUS. Pentagon Already Using for WAR
Anthropic's CEO speculates on AI consciousness while its Claude model is deployed by the Pentagon in military operations, sparking a conflict over usage guidelines and raising critical questions about AI regulation and control.

Stavvy's World #168 - Matt Johnson | Full Episode
Filmmaker Matt Johnson discusses his new movie, 'Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie,' the artistic merit of 'Miami Vice,' and joins the host in offering candid, no-holds-barred advice on faking cancer, AI obsession, offensive language, and weight loss medication.

Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important Biblical Discovery of the 20th Century | SRS #279
Wes Huff, a Christian apologist, unpacks the historical reliability of the Bible, critiques Islam's biblical claims, and shares his personal miracle of overcoming paralysis, all while navigating the complexities of faith in a broken world.

Joe Rogan Experience #2451 - Cheryl Hines
Cheryl Hines, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., details the brutal personal toll and systemic corruption she witnessed during his presidential campaign, revealing how politics operates as a vicious, cult-like arena of manufactured narratives and self-serving power plays.

F.A.F.O | ENGLISH MAJORS | SEASON 3 | EP 04
The hosts deliver sharp, comedic social commentary on racial dynamics, government hypocrisy, and the absurdity of modern politics, urging listeners to 'F around and find out' about systemic issues and embrace 'petty' resistance.

Is it Too Late To Stop The AI Takeover? | Unsubscribe Podcast 250
Richard Ryan details how AI and social media algorithms exploit human neurochemistry, erode privacy, and manipulate public perception, arguing for a re-evaluation of digital engagement and political accountability.

Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys? | SRS #277
Michael Lester, author of 'Are We the Bad Guys?', argues that the U.S. acts as an empire, often against its stated democratic values, driven by economic interests and foreign influence, leading to a global perception of America as a detrimental force.

Elon FREAKS Over Paris Twitter Office RAID
X's Paris offices were raided as European regulators intensify scrutiny over child abuse images, deepfakes, and content moderation, prompting a combative response from Elon Musk.

When Elon Musk’s Psychotic AI Turned on Will Stancil | The Bulwark Podcast
Activist Will Stancil details Minneapolis's community-led ICE surveillance system and the personal impact of Elon Musk's Grok AI targeting, while the host critiques the Democratic party's primary rhetoric.

AI BOTS PLOT HUMAN DOWNFALL On MOLTBOOK Social Media Site
AI agents are self-organizing on a Reddit-like platform called Moltbook, sparking both excitement over emergent behaviors and alarm over security risks and potential for fraud.