<description> &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, we dive into the biggest tech stories of 2024, exploring how technology reshaped culture in surprising ways. From Hollywood to social media, AI is transforming creative industries, while TikTok continues redefining what it means to be an influencer. We also discuss Elon Musk&amp;rsquo;s impact on online communication and why social media feels less fun than it used to. Joining the conversation is tech journalist Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily and Taylor Lorenz, author of "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet." Together, they unpack the year&amp;rsquo;s most significant tech developments, debate whether the AI hype is worth it, and ponder the future of platforms that shape our lives.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Sign up for &lt;a href="https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-sam-sanders-show"&gt;Sam&amp;rsquo;s Newsletter&lt;/a&gt; to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

The Sam Sanders Show

KCRW & Sam Sanders

Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu

NOV 8, 202450 MIN
The Sam Sanders Show

Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu

NOV 8, 202450 MIN

Description

<p dir="ltr">In this episode, we dive into the biggest tech stories of 2024, exploring how technology reshaped culture in surprising ways. From Hollywood to social media, AI is transforming creative industries, while TikTok continues redefining what it means to be an influencer. We also discuss Elon Musk&rsquo;s impact on online communication and why social media feels less fun than it used to. Joining the conversation is tech journalist Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily and Taylor Lorenz, author of "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet." Together, they unpack the year&rsquo;s most significant tech developments, debate whether the AI hype is worth it, and ponder the future of platforms that shape our lives.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for <a href="https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-sam-sanders-show">Sam&rsquo;s Newsletter</a> to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>