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Upcoming Session
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Longevity's Next Frontier: "Reprogramming" Your Body
Billions of dollars are flooding into efforts to reverse aging as scientists explore ways to return cells to a younger state. But how far off are these experimental treatments? Will they really work? Join science editor Mary Beth Griggs and senior biotechnology reporter Jessica Hamzelou for a conversation exploring longevity's new focus.
Going live at 16:30 GMT / 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT
Speakers:
Science Editor
Senior Biotechnology Reporter
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- Why “reprogramming” is the buzziest approach to reversing aging right now
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- Sam Altman invested $180 million into a company trying to delay death
Past Sessions
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion. Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter Grace Huckins exploring how AI might enter the physical world.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Inside the Musk v. Altman Trial
Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI, in which he alleged CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman had deceived him over the company’s non-profit status. Watch as AI reporter and attorney Michelle Kim, who covered the trial for MIT Technology Review, joins in conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan to go behind the scenes of the trial and the implications for the AI race.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Unveiling The 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now
Watch a special edition of Roundtables simulcast live from EmTech AI, MIT Technology Review’s signature conference for AI leadership. Subscribers got an exclusive first look at a new list capturing 10 key technologies, emerging trends, bold ideas, and powerful movements in AI that you need to know about in 2026.
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AI Senior Reporter
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AI Reporter
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Editor, Features & Investigations
Sr Editor, Climate & Energy
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Reporter, Features & Investigations
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