Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News.
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Chapters
(0:00) Was the Mythos ban justified?
(5:32) Is Fable 5 actually dangerous?
(11:03) Is Fable 5 without guardrails actually a unique national security concern?
(15:13) Should the government be more involved with AI?
Resources Mentioned:
Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow
https://www.anthropic.com/glasswing
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/technology/anthropic-ai-claude-fable-mythos.html
https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/2065853007619588171
https://www.economist.com/business/2026/06/14/donald-trumps-blocking-of-anthropic-is-capricious-and-chaotic
https://x.com/deanwball/status/2066151868556865860
https://x.com/GaryMarcus/status/2066166713453060512
https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/2065853007619588171
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/opinion/anthropic-ai-claude-mythos.html
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/
Credits:
Podcast Production: Jesse Miller
Newsletter/Research: Nate Mechler
Theme Music: Jay Kerstens
