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Emma's avatar

Are you guys doing this just so that you won’t have to give the AI disclaimers and thus we won’t get regular check-ins on Casey’s relationship status or?

Jomhke's avatar

I don’t think Casey is announcing any change here: his disclaimer is still valid

Culbs's avatar

Yup, we all love the disclaimers. Hope there are more! 😁

Liron Shapira's avatar

The problem with doing good work at the NYT's tech desk is that it launders the lack of journalistic standards in other parts of the paper. Congrats!

A.J. Jacobs's avatar

Congratulations on saying yes to this adventure! You did epic work at the NYT and I'm sure you will continue to do epic work, perhaps even epic-er, if that's possible. And thanks for the shout out. I actually was quoting Ian Fleming -- sorry if I didn't attribute it to him, I wouldn't want to use someone else's work without attribution. That's AI's job!

Joseph G's avatar

First Joanna and now Kevin… these AIs sure do love telling journalists to go independent.

Joanna Penn's avatar

Fantastic news! I'm a fan of your books and writing and also of you and Casey as a team on the show. I will absolutely come over to your new place, wherever and whatever that is, to continue to listen/read. As encouragement, I left my corporate day job back in 2011 to become a full-time independent author and podcaster and it's been a wonderful ride! Much creatively and financially rewarding. All the best with the leap!

Seth Putnam's avatar

Epic run, Kevin! I was going to say you buried the lede with the end of Hard Fork, but I guess not since you'll be continuing in the same spirit. It was the highlight of my Fridays. Wishing you luck, and will be following along!

Arjun Venkatesh's avatar

Damn this is so awesome. I’m so stoked for you and Casey. I started listening to hard fork from episode 1 and am a proud member of the forkiverse. I also took the leap of faith to start a company in the last year and it’s so encouraging to hear about your leap of faith too.

Admb's avatar

No more disclaimer!

Afonso Salcedo's avatar

Congrats to you and Casey! You two have always been a source of humor and education over the last several years as we all try to make sense of where tech is pushing us toward.

Super excited to see this new chapter for you both. I’m obviously slightly biased as an independent photojournalist, but independent media is where it’s at…

Patricia Vallejo's avatar

Congratulations! I’m feeling sad and sort of anxious, hoping not to lose you guys, but totally confident whatever you do independently or together will be great!

Kathryn's avatar

Aw, congrats. I love Hard Fork but can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next!

Sunflowers in December's avatar

OMG! How exciting - I am an AVID hard fork listener (favorite segment being the hat gpt / hot mess express), so thanks to you and Casey for your work. In my day job, I sell chickens in Africa, but I keep abreast of all the silicon valley / AI developments because of your podcast and get to sound smart at a dinner party. Can't wait for what's next :)

PS - where can I get a disclaimer t shirt!!

hunterwalk's avatar

excited for you both!

Banks Lowman's avatar

Good for you and @Casey Newton taking the leap. You guys will crush it!

Mike Wakefield's avatar

💯in. Delighted for you guys to make the full leap to independent journalism. I count on you both to maintain the cutting edge for the rest of us (and keep me at least a half step ahead of my students). Looking forward!

Aged Intelligence Society's avatar

A leap-wobble means you’re doing the right thing.🕺