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A Good Week for Jevons Paradox | Ep. 110

From ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast · Hosted by Matt Mervis & Dr. Liz Radday

May 15, 2026·1:03:53

Episode summary

In this episode of ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast: In this episode of ChatEDU, "A Good Week for Jevons Paradox," Matt and Liz kick it off with a dramatic reading of leaked text messages between Sam Altman and Mira Murati. The hosts discuss the high-stakes drama surrounding OpenAI, including Murati's testimony regarding Altman's honesty and the chaotic events leading up to his brief firing, which they jokingly refer to as "the blip. " The Rundown Matt and Liz engage in a spirited discussion…

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In this episode of ChatEDU, "A Good Week for Jevons Paradox," Matt and Liz kick it off with a dramatic reading of leaked text messages between Sam Altman and Mira Murati. The hosts discuss the high-stakes drama surrounding OpenAI, including Murati's testimony regarding Altman's honesty and the chaotic events leading up to his brief firing, which they jokingly refer to as "the blip." The Rundown Matt and Liz engage in a spirited discussion about the Brisk Chrome ext...