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Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mean for your life in terms that don’t require an engineering degree to understand. And we’ll empower you to start experimenting with these tools, without getting played by them.
Electricity prices are on the rise, thanks in part to the rise of AI data centers. Can installing solar panels help offset that cost? Jan Rosenow, a professor of energy and climate policy at Oxford, answers a listener’s question.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
May 19, 2026
Sitting in front of a screen all day has serious health consequences, but in corporate America, many of us have no choice. Journalist Manoush Zomorodi decided to find a solution. She shares her tips for bringing movement back into our daily lives.
Manoush's new book is called Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Hazel Hoffman. At Goat Rodeo...Show more, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
May 12, 2026
Rideshare apps Uber and Lyft face thousands of lawsuits from users alleging they were assaulted by drivers. What do these cases say about safety on the apps? And how can you stay safe on your ride home? Attorneys for victims and Uber explain.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Jay Venables. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
May 5, 2026
Val Kilmer is set to star in the film "As Deep as the Grave" — although he never made it to set. It’ll be an AI replica of Kilmer, who passed away last year. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, shares why the family agreed to the project.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Hazel Hoffman. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Apr 28, 2026
What would it be like to live forever? Some in Silicon Valley want to find out. Tech journalist Kara Swisher dug into the growing longevity movement, testing some of its most far-flung treatments and biohacks. Hear her advice on living long and well.“Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever” airs on Saturdays at 9PM. Episodes are also available to stream on the CNN app.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Rebecca Seidel. At Goat Rodeo, the lead p...Show moreroducer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Apr 21, 2026
The explosion in sports betting apps raises questions about safety and the culture around sports. FanDuel Group President Christian Genetski addresses those questions and offers an inside look at the biggest sports betting app in the US.
To hear another perspective on this topic, listen to Clare’s interview with gambling counselor Harry Levant.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Hazel Hoffman. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Apr 14, 2026
We’re all used to paying the same price as our neighbor for the same product in the same store. But that system of consistent pricing is starting to change. Using consumer data to inform AI-powered pricing algorithms, some companies have begun charging different consumers different prices for the same product. Consumer Reports policy analyst Grace Gedye shares how this algorithmic pricing could affect your finances, and if there’s anything you can do to avoid it.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podca...Show morests and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Jay Venables. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Apr 7, 2026
A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube knowingly created addictive platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman. It’s a landmark decision that could serve as a roadmap for thousands of similar cases. But will this legal pressure lead to real change to how social media platforms operate? And what can parents learn from this case?
Clare is joined by Nicki Petrossi, host of the podcast Scrolling 2 Death, and Sarah Gardner, founder and CEO of the Heat Initiative, to talk about ...Show morewhat this verdict could mean for their kids and future generations.
Clare also made a video a few months ago walking through safety features and tools for monitoring kids’ social media use. You can find that here.
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Rebecca Seidel. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Matt Martinez is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Mar 31, 2026
We’re surrounded by digital tools promising to help us track and manage our health. And there’s a growing set of products targeted at addressing women’s unique health needs, a category known as FemTech. Just how reliable are these tools? And is it safe to share our personal health data with them? Attorney and CEO of Femme Innovation, Bethany Corbin, explains the benefits and risks of using these products and how FemTech could help bridge the gender gap in health research.
Terms of Service is a ...Show moreCNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Cara Shillenn. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Matt Martinez is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Mar 24, 2026
With Apple marking its 50th birthday next month, we dive into the inside story about how the iPhone maker and its founders changed the way we live, work and communicate by revolutionizing personal technology. How did Apple get its devices into more than a quarter of the world’s hands? And what’s coming in the next 50 years? CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent David Pogue tells Clare what he found while reporting his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.”
Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat...Show more Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Jay Venables. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Matt Martinez is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez.
Mar 17, 2026
