Dconstructed: The Podcast

Ep. 67: AI Turf Wars – OpenAI vs Microsoft, Apple Eyes Perplexity, Meta's Smart Glasses Push


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This week, it’s all about AI. In Episode 67, we dive deep into the drama, disruption, and big bets being made in the world of artificial intelligence:

🔥 OpenAI vs Microsoft Tensions are flaring between OpenAI and Microsoft. Is this the beginning of a messy breakup? We unpack the Wall Street Journal exclusive and what it means for the future of both giants.

🍎 Apple’s Big AI Move? Rumors swirl that Apple is in talks to acquire Perplexity AI. Can this late-stage pivot save Apple’s lagging AI strategy—or is it too little, too late?

🕶️ Meta Doubles Down on Smart Glasses Zuck flexes new Oakley-branded Meta smart glasses, bringing sports stars like Mahomes and Mbappé into the spotlight. Is this Meta’s next big play for wearable dominance?

📉 Crypto Stock Rants & Regrets Circle, COIN, and a whole lot of missed opportunities—this week’s trading tales bring catharsis, chaos, and a few well-placed puts.

💬 Plus:

  • The growing battle for AI dominance

  • Why Apple might be heading for a disruption cliff

  • A subtle voice change in ChatGPT you probably missed

  • Why we didn't talk about Tesla… (but kind of did)

🔔 Like, subscribe, and tell us what you think—especially if you're one of the 3 people not trying to sell us something in the comments. 😅


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:13 AI News: OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions

13:06 Apple's AI Strategy and Potential Acquisition

17:36 Apple's Future and Financial Leverage

18:12 Perplexity's Market Position and Potential Acquisition

21:39 Meta's Expansion into Smart Glasses

23:12 Meta's Oakley Glasses: Features and Market Impact

26:46 Investment Strategies and Market Trends

28:21 Voice Changes in AI and Upcoming Events

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