What is the ‘dead internet theory’ and what does it tell us about our anxieties about AI? The Economist’s Alex Hern explains. We also hear from Newsguard’s Isis Blachez about a network of fake news sites built not for people – but to manipulate what answers we get from AI chat bots. Plus, Mark Graham from the Internet Archive discusses how the organisation is approaching its task in the age of AI.
Christiane Amanpour is CNN's Chief International Anchor and host of Amanpour on CNN and PBS. She's interviewed presidents, prime ministers, and popes, and is one of the best-known journalists covering international news. She reflects on her career and tells us why she’s turning to podcasting.
How can food journalism and content drive news subscriptions? We discuss with Emily Weinstein, Editor in Chief of Cooking and Food at The New York Times; and get an insight into the art of restaurant criticism with The Sunday Times’ Charlotte Ivers.