Why the current tech backlash feels different # Tech # AI

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The Verge's Decoder podcast is addressing listener feedback on topics including surveillance, AI coverage, and the nature of host Nilay Patel's AI

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The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Nilay Patel · 2026-09-10 14:00

Why the current tech backlash feels different

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.  Nick Statt: Hello and welcome to Decoder, Nilay’s show about big ideas and other problems. This is Nick Statt, senior producer. And I’m joined by our brand-new supervising producer, Greg Ott. Greg Ot…
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