The Workers Letting A.I. Do Their Jobs
The Daily
04/14/26
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Since the release of generative A.I., questions have been raised about how it would change our lives and jobs. Now, many software developers who were early adopters of the technology have outsourced so many tasks that they barely program at all.
Clive Thompson, who writes about technology and science, interviewed about 75 software developers at major tech companies, small businesses and start-ups. He explains what it looks like when programmers invite A.I. to help them do their jobs.
Guest: Clive Thompson, who writes about technology and science for The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Smithsonian and other publications.
Background reading:
- Coding after coders: It’s the end of computer programming as we know it.
Photo: Adam Glanzman for The New York Times
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Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed
April 13
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After negotiations over the weekend between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, the temporary cease-fire appears to be increasingly precarious.
The New York Times journalists Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti explain why Israel is one of the biggest questions looming over the truce.
Guest:
- Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine based in Tel Aviv.
- Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington.
Background reading:
- Here’s what to know about the cease-fire talks.
- Iran’s top negotiator said the talks were unsuccessful because Washington failed to win Tehran’s trust.
Photo: Pool photo by Jacquelyn Martin
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Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses and whether or not it’s actually working.
Guest:
- David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.
- Rebecca F. Elliott covers energy for The New York Times.
- Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump is setting up a test of which side can endure more economic pain with his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- His oil blockade could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.
Photo: Reuters
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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