The Information to Launch AI Deep Dive Series Hosted by Rocket Drew

The Information is launching “AI Deep Dive,” a long-form program hosted by AI reporter Rocket Drew that will examine the technical problems shaping frontier artificial intelligence. The first episode, scheduled for Sept. 14, will feature OpenAI research scientist Noam Brown and focus on the challenges of building AI agents that can act autonomously on computers. The series announcement describes the program as a complement to The Information’s daily technology coverage, with conversations aimed at explaining the research behind the industry’s business developments. Future episodes are planned to address topics including AI model training, robot control and the neuroscience of machine intelligence.\n\nThe launch reflects a wider demand for coverage that separates technical progress from promotional claims. Rocket Drew, who has a computer-science background and experience covering AI and robotics, is positioned to translate specialized research questions for a broader technology audience. The first discussion with Brown places autonomous computer use at the center of the series, an area where systems must interpret an environment, plan actions and interact with software rather than simply produce text.\n\nEarly discussion around the program has focused on the choice of AI agents as its opening subject and on the value of examining unresolved engineering problems instead of presenting capability claims alone. That emphasis may appeal to developers and researchers looking for practical context, while the show’s long-form format could be less useful to audiences seeking quick product announcements.\n\nThe announcement does not specify episode length, distribution platforms, pricing or technical demonstrations. It also does not claim that the series will resolve the problems discussed. Its stated purpose is to explore why frontier AI challenges remain difficult and to provide context as new developments arrive. The first episode is expected to establish whether the format can connect research-level questions with the business and product news surrounding them.