How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use? 23. December 2025 (19:43) Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.(New York Times)
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea? 23. December 2025 (19:32) On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.(New York Times)
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! 23. December 2025 (19:21) The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”(New York Times)
Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses 23. December 2025 (19:11) More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.(Wired)
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme 23. December 2025 (19:03) In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.(New York Times)
NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through Muslim Spying Program 23. December 2025 (18:33) The New York Police Department's “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city's first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.(Wired)
