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Kevin Roose
Tech Columnist at The New York Times
Kevin Roose is an award-winning tech columnist for The New York Times, focusing on the intersection of technology, business, and culture through his column 'The Shift.' He is also a bestselling author of books like 'Futureproof,' 'Young Money,' and 'The Unlikely Disciple.' Kevin co-hosts the popular 'Hard Fork' podcast and has hosted the 'Rabbit Hole' podcast. He is a frequent speaker and writer on diverse topics including AI, automation, social media, disinformation, cybersecurity, and digital wellness. Kevin previously worked as a columnist at New York magazine and as the host and executive producer of the documentary TV series 'Real Future' that explored technology and innovation. Kevin Roose currently resides in the Bay Area after studying at Brown University.
Kevin Roose's background includes a rich history in journalism and media. He has held key positions at reputable organizations such as The New York Times, Fusion Media Group as the VP of Editorial, and as a News Director at Fusion Media Group. Prior to his tenure at The New York Times, Kevin was a columnist at New York Magazine and a reporter at The New York Times.
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this is (I think?) a joke, but man it is hard to impress upon non-SF, non-tech people how much the vibe has shifted here and how short timelines are, even people who used to be skeptical of AI progress
twice this month I’ve been asked at a party, “are you feeling the AGI?”
of course they have to announce AGI the day my vacation starts