About this podcast

Join David Pierce and the team on The Vergecast for a comprehensive dive into the rapidly evolving world of technology. This episode kicks off with Verge reporter Kylie Robison, who shares her insights and hands-on experience with ChatGPT's groundbreaking new features: Operator and Deep Research. They scrutinize whether the $200/month subscription is truly worth the investment for these autonomous and intelligent chatbot capabilities. Following this, Liz Lopatto from The Verge provides an update on Elon Musk's latest activities involving Doge, exploring his motivations and the potential long-term impact. Finally, Nilay Patel joins in to tackle a question from the Vergecast Hotline and offers his perspective on the Super Bowl's 4K streaming performance, alongside reflections on the prevalence of AI commercials during the event. Tune in for expert analysis on the intersection of AI, politics, and the future of tech.