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Crashed

Alex Hudson

In the Crashed podcast, the tech podcast about everything else, hosts Alex Hudson (@alexhuds) and Chris Stokel-Walker (@stokel) delve into the complexities of technology and its implications on politics, business and wider society. It’s smart, it’s nerdy and it’s two journalists trying to make sense of a complex tech landscape in the UK.

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  • 42 episodes
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  • Oct 24, 2025 · 50 min

    The bubble of AI slop gets even sloppier

    In this conversation, presenters Alex Hudson and Chris Stokel-Walker discuss the AI bubble, AI slop, and the supposed demise of human contact. Harvard PhD candidate Shae Omonijo joins the pair to discuss her thesis on the implications of AI-generated content and the importance of high-quality data. You'll also get insight into what AWS outages mean, what attention spans are doing to algorithm and how this all ties in with The Last of the Summer Wine keywords AI, AI Slop, Data Quality, Human Creativity, AI Standards, AI Companies, Cultural Renaissance, AI Bubble, AWS Outages, Digital Infrastructure To support, go to https://bit.ly/CrashedPodcast or search Crashed podcast Follow: Alex: www.instagram.com/alexhuds / www.tiktok.com/@alexhuds Chris: www.instagram.com/cstokelwalker / www.tiktok.com/@st0kel Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrashedSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qkgmmV RSS: https://bit.ly/CrashedRSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 17, 2025 · 51 min

    4chan and the one person at Ofcom with a sense of humour

    In the inaugural episode of the Crashed podcast, hosts Alex Hudson and Chris Stokel-Walker delve into the complexities of tech journalism, the implications of the Online Safety Act, and the rising threats of cyber attacks and ransomware. They discuss the recent fine imposed on 4chan for non-compliance with the Online Safety Act, highlighting the challenges of regulating a platform known for its anti-authority stance. The conversation shifts to the alarming increase in cyber attacks, with a focus on the financial repercussions for businesses and the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity. The episode concludes with a segment on current events, reflecting on the ongoing challenges faced by the UK government in managing digital policy and security. To support, go to https://bit.ly/CrashedPodcast or search Crashed podcast Follow: Alex: www.instagram.com/alexhuds / www.tiktok.com/@alexhuds Chris: www.instagram.com/cstokelwalker / www.tiktok.com/@st0kel Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrashedSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qkgmmV RSS: https://bit.ly/CrashedRSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.