This Week in Google is transforming into Intelligent Machines. As AI and groundbreaking technologies reshape our world, we're rebranding to reflect this evolution. Each week, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau will bring you the latest from the world of intelligent tech—from virtual assistants and AI-driven devices to self-driving cars and industrial robots. Tune in for in-depth discussions, insights, and interviews that will help you navigate the future of tech. Subscribe to Intelligent Machines here and read more about the transition.
AI Milestones
On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Shoshana Weissmann, Christina Warren, and Dan Patterson to unpack the monumental week for AI. The panel discusses Sam Altman's recent comments on OpenAI's position on open source, DeepSeek's AI success and security breach, and the EU's ban on AI systems deemed to have "unacceptable risk." They also cover OpenAI's collaboration with U.S. National Laboratories, Musk's X platform's role in NTSB plane crash updates, and the launch of OpenAI's o3-mini model. Watch the full episode here.
Siri Management Tips
Hands-On Tech returns with a fresh format! Mikah Sargent kicks off the new 1-question style by helping listeners tackle Siri's activation issues after a recent update. With Siri responding inconsistently to voice commands, Mikah walks through steps to regain control of the assistant across devices.
