Joanna Stern is PROBABLY Not a Robot
Summary
MKBHD interviews Joanna Stern about her new book, "I Am Not a Robot," detailing her year-long experiment using AI in daily life, from healthcare to self-driving cars. They discuss the implications of Apple’s new CEO, the reality of Waymo in New Jersey, and the trade-offs between AI convenience and privacy. The episode also covers wearable tech, the future of smartphones, and Stern’s new media venture, New Things.
Topics discussed
Intro, Fetch Pet Insurance ad, and guest introduction
Discussion of Joanna Stern's book 'I Am Not a Robot'
Apple's AI strategy and Tim Cook's product philosophy
AI in healthcare, radiology, and the pace of change
Waymo self-driving cars in New Jersey and Phoenix
Why write a book now? The post-smartphone world
Smart glasses, AI wearables, and the state of Siri
Marquez-approved tech pins and AI ordering agents
Humanoid robots, laundry folding, and industrial automation
Joanna Stern's new YouTube channel and content strategy
Ads and the Magic Mouse ergonomic debate
Browser tabs, typing speed test, and Vanta ad
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