The Daily Show Guests October 5, 2026

Episode clips

Jacob Coxon

Jacob Coxon discusses his AI work and the existential risks he sees in the technology’s future.

Interview

Jacob Coxon On Witnessing the Existential Threat of AI from the Inside | The Daily Show

Jacob Coxon discusses witnessing the existential risks of artificial intelligence after working with Anthropic and OpenAI, and why the technology’s future deserves scrutiny.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Jon Stewart Unpacks AI’s Dubious Promise of a "Better Future" | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart examines the AI industry’s promises to cure diseases and create better jobs while tech leaders ask to regulate themselves despite admitting extinction risks. He contrasts those future claims with current uses for murder, surveillance, and surge pricing, then satirizes Meta’s cute AI agent Muse as a threat disguised as convenience.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Daily Show on Oct 5, 2026?

Jacob Coxon was a guest on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Oct 5, 2026.