The Interface

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podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Can AI feel pain?

October 14, 2026

Should you be nice to your chatbot? Anthropic says its Claude models will be able to end conversations if users are needlessly cruel. Thomas Germain and Jessica Maddox ask why AI companies are increasingly talking about AI welfare, and what it could mean for the rest of us if the industry starts weighing a model's wellbeing against ours.Tom and Jess dig into the research behind the claims, the online backlash over an "AI torture chamber," and why consciousness is still an open question for sc...

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on the real Social Reckoning.

October 07, 2026

Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, joins Jess Maddox and Thomas Germain on The Interface to talk about The Social Reckoning, the new film that follows her story and acts as a sequel to The Social Network. It stars Mikey Madison as Haugen, alongside Jeremy Strong and Jeremy Allen White.Haugen, who leaked internal documents known as the Facebook Files in 2021, explains why she believes Meta (formerly Facebook) needed outside scrutiny, and what she saw as a product manager that changed ...

Should we let AI read our break-up emails?

September 30, 2026

The Interface returns for season two with a new co-host. BBC technology columnist Thomas Germain is joined by Jessica Maddox, a University of Georgia professor who studies memes and internet culture, to break down the tech stories that actually matter in your day-to-day life.Is AI going to kill us all? After high-profile tech workers warned of an AI apocalypse, Tom and Jess look at where the industry's "P(doom)" numbers come from and why some experts say they're based on vibes rather than sci...

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How do I get in touch with The Interface?

The Interface is hosted by Thomas Germain and Jessica Maddox. Its publicly listed emails are theinterface@bbc.com and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Interface?

The publicly listed emails for The Interface: theinterface@bbc.com and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Interface have?

Podseeker estimates The Interface reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Interface?

The Interface typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized technology insiders or experts with firsthand knowledge of major platforms, social media harms, or technology policy, and a clear perspective on issues affecting the public. Common among recent guests: A high-profile record of technology-sector whistleblowing or advocacy; Firsthand experience with a major technology platform. Recent guests include Frances Haugen.

How hard is it to get booked on The Interface?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Interface cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Internet Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.