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The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose

December 30, 2025

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: This episode features a lively interview on The Wirecutter Show where host Christine Zier Clissette dives into practical AI applications with guest Kevin Roose, framed by a brief Hard Fork intro teasing the crossover content amid holiday cheer and ads, delivering an enthusiastic, hands-on exploration of consumer AI tools.
  • The Format: An in-depth interview blending personal anecdotes with expert recommendations.
  • The Key Players:
    • Guest - Kevin Roose: New York Times tech columnist and co-host of Hard Fork podcast, renowned for his deep dives into AI's societal impact, daily usage, and upcoming AGI race; he's "AI pilled," subscribing to more AI services than streaming platforms.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 `(00:00)` **🎙️ Introduction: Kevin Roose**
  • 2 `(04:46)` **AI's Role in Daily Life**
  • 3 `(11:58)` **Common AI Use Cases Across Users**
  • 4 `(15:31)` **AI for Kids and Social/Emotional Support**
  • 5 `(18:23)` **Chatbot Recommendations and Workflows**
  • 6 `(23:21)` **Tips for Effective AI Interactions**
  • 7 `(28:18)` **AI's Impact on Shopping and Reviews**

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Show Notes

Kevin recently joined the hosts of The Wirecutter Show for a conversation about the A.I. products he’s using, strategies to make chatbots work better and his beloved robot vacuums Bruce Roose and Bruce Roose Deuce. It’s a conversation we think Hard Fork listeners will enjoy.

We’ll be back in your feeds with our annual tech resolutions episode on Friday. 

 

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