IM 869: My Sentience is Going Up - Chatbots in Charge

This Week in Google (Audio) by Leo Laporte

May 6, 20262:29:13Society & Culture

Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt reveals how a homegrown AI sidekick helps manage billions of hacked credentials, but even the smartest bots aren't immune to hallucinations and headaches. White House Considers Vetting...

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