{
  "id": 8142960,
  "title": "What was Hard Fork?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/what-was-hard-fork",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Platformer",
    "slug": "platformer",
    "url": "https://www.platformer.news/hard-fork-machine-gods/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hard Fork was a podcast from The New York Times that explored the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. The show began in 2022, following the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT, which accelerated interest in large language models and their potential impact on various industries. The podcast featured discussions with AI experts, academics, educators, and other professionals who witnessed AI's disruptive effects firsthand. As the show progressed, AI safety and ethics became a central focus. The creators of Hard Fork aimed to provide in-depth coverage of AI developments, with the help of a talented team of producers, designers, and writers. The show was praised for its commitment to understanding AI and its potential implications for society. Ultimately, Hard Fork transitioned into a new venture called Machine Gods Media, which aims to continue producing high-quality, timely content on the latest tech trends across various platforms, particularly YouTube.",
  "summary": "Saying goodbye to some old friends — and hello to Machine Gods",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}