Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40)

MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35)

Sam Altman issues 'code red' at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals

The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year

Adobe Announces Image and PDF Integration with ChatGPT

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney's Brands to Sora

Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on 'Massive Scale'

Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces

Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15)

Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop'

Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri

Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates

Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access

Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch

RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung

Hollywood director found guilty of blowing $11 million Netflix budget on crypto and Ferraris

TAKES:

Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years (34:15)

SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today's six additions to Apple Arcade (37:35)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Alien Baby Name Generator (42:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Cam (47:15)

Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (50:55)

https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ (54:20)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:55)