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is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
Most people will never own, drive, or even sit inside a Ferrari Luce. (If you can, or do… hit us up.) There’s still no question that Ferrari’s first electric vehicle is one of the most interesting, surprising cars of the year. With a decidedly un-Ferrari look, and lots of new technology and designs courtesy of Sir Jony Ive, the Luce is a lot of big ideas in a single swoopy package. A lot of people really hate it.
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On this episode of The Vergecast, we talk a lot about the Luce. David and Nilay discuss whether Jony Ive’s design ideas got out of hand, why Ferrari seemed so desperate to run away from its legacy, and whether some of the interface and technology ideas here could trickle down to more affordable cars. And they discuss the question increasingly facing carmakers all over the US: Do people actually want electric cars?
After that, the hosts talk through some AI news and all the ways in which consumers continue to show their distaste for all things AI. As Google gets deeper into AI Mode, its competitors are growing simply by staying away. As YouTube gives creators more AI tools to play with, it’s also labeling AI content more clearly so audiences can stay away. Pope Leo has been reminding the world that actually, yes, humans are important even in an AI age. AI is increasingly pervasive and increasingly unpopular — which side will give first?
Finally, in the lightning round, it’s time for Brendan Carr is a Dummy, Meta’s new subscription tiers, Sony’s exciting new TV tech, and an update on the incredible rising price of everything. Everything’s too expensive, and it’s not getting better anytime soon.
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