In this episode, “Truth of the Matter” host Natasha Zouves sits down with Simon Willison — pioneering technologist, co-creator of Django, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the world of Artificial Intelligence.

As AI accelerates at breakneck speed, Willison helps us cut through the hype to confront the real stakes: Which jobs are most at risk in this new era, and which might actually thrive? How do we “AI-proof” our own lives and careers when the ground is shifting under our feet?

In this wide-ranging conversation, Willison pulls back the curtain on the future we’re building, often faster than we can fully understand it. From disinformation campaigns to automations’ quiet creep into white-collar work, he explains what keeps him up at night — and why the U.S. may be flying blind if global competitors like China reject regulatory guardrails.

This is a frank, fascinating conversation about power, risk and the responsibility we all carry as we shape the future of intelligence itself.

NewsNation’s series “The Truth of the Matter goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories shaping our world.

These stories are more than just hidden truths—they’re blueprints for navigating our own lives, offering rare insights into the human experience and lessons learned. You can find “The Truth of the Matter” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Producer: Ryan Kerr

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