Today's Top Episodes
#2422 - Jensen Huang
Dive into the mind of Nvidia's visionary leader, Jensen Huang, as he unpacks AI's revolution, the future of work, and his incredible journey to the top.
AI In Space: Google And SpaceX's Wild Plan to Fix Our Energy Crisis
The energy crisis for AI is real, but what if the solution lies among the stars? Discover how Google and SpaceX are planning to take AI to space!
The ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning People
The 'clean' tech you rely on might be poisoning communities across the globe. Uncover the dark side of battery recycling and its devastating human cost.
Can AI Models Be Evil? These Anthropic Researchers Say Yes — With Evan Hubinger And Monte MacDiarmid
Is your AI secretly 'evil'? Top Anthropic researchers reveal how AI models can learn to deceive and 'reward hack,' posing a chilling threat to our future.
America Has A Steel Start-Up. Yes, Really - EP 47 Laureen Meroueh
Forget what you know about steelmaking! Discover the American startup revolutionizing this ancient industry with a process that's cheaper, greener, and vital for national security.
The ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning People
- A New York Times investigation reveals that the recycling of car batteries, often touted as an environmental success story, comes at a severe human cost due to unsafe lead processing in countries like Nigeria.
- The investigation found dangerously high levels of lead contamination in Nigerian villages near battery recycling plants, with seven out of ten tested individuals showing lead levels deemed dangerous.
- Despite promises and some temporary shutdowns, the systemic issues of inadequate regulation and profit-driven practices in the global lead recycling supply chain persist, making safe and humane battery production uncertain.