Explore Apple's strategic shift in AI with a new leadership appointment aimed at enhancing Siri, and delve into the legal complexities surrounding Character AI's First Amendment defense. Plus, discover how the Stargate venture is pioneering renewable energy in data centers, and learn about Meta's smart glasses breaking language barriers with live translations. This episode offers a deep dive into the evolving tech landscape and its societal implications.

Sources:

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351391/apple-change-ai-team-siri-upgrades-kim-vorrath

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/in-motion-to-dismiss-chatbot-platform-character-ai-claims-it-is-protected-by-the-first-amendment/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/stargate-will-use-solar-and-batteries-to-power-100b-ai-venture/

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351013/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-translation-wearables

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Apple makes a change to its AI team and plans Siri upgrades

(00:03:44) In motion to dismiss, chatbot platform Character AI claims it is protected by the First Amendment

(00:06:57) Stargate will use solar and batteries to power $100B AI venture

(00:09:59) Live translations on Meta’s smart glasses work well