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Episode 534: Capitalism is working

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This week, we discuss the US backing Intel, SaaS staying power, and AI’s impact on deep work. Plus, Matt Ray’s moving tips and more kolache talk in the after show.

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    • Rundown
    • Intel
      • SoftBank Group and Intel Corporation Sign $2B Investment Agreement
      • Lutnick says Intel has to give government equity in return for CHIPS Act funds
      • Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel
      • The Return of Software
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        • Just updating your Java version gets people’s hearts racing.
        • Deep Thinking
          • Will AI Usher In the End of Deep Thinking? — Plain English with Derek Thompson
          • Will AI Usher In the End of Deep Thinking? - The Ringer
          • AI coding tools may not speed up every developer, study shows
          • Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity
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            • The AI Investor
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              • Interview with Senior DevOps engineer 2025
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