About this podcast

This episode of The Vergecast dives into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, kicking off with an in-depth discussion on the viral AI-generated Drake song and its implications for copyright law and the music industry. Hosts Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce, joined by Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop, explore the technology behind AI voice cloning and its creative and legal challenges. The podcast also covers major tech headlines, including Snapchat's latest AI announcements, Meta's ongoing layoffs, the merger of Google's Brain and DeepMind AI divisions, Netflix's decision to end its DVD business, Twitter's blue checkmark changes, and the shutdown of BuzzFeed News, offering a comprehensive look at the week's biggest stories.