The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman's role in AI development and analyze Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify's pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft's Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:03 Introduction and OpenAI's Deal with Apple

02:33 Comparing Sam Altman to Tech Giants

03:28 Microsoft's Adoption of OpenAI's Tools

08:27 Evaluating Sam Altman's Leadership and OpenAI's Ownership

12:16 Security Vulnerability in Windows Recall Feature

18:05 Spotify's Car Thing Refunds and Price Increases

20:59 Increasing Prices of Spotify and Apple Music Comparison

24:01 Nostalgia for Physical Media: CDs and Ripping

Links:

Sam Altman tightens grip over OpenAI as he strikes deal with Apple

https://nypost.com/2024/05/30/business/openais-sam-altman-tightens-grip-as-he-strikes-apple-deal/

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI

https://www.reuters.com/technology/microsoft-says-it-does-not-own-any-portion-openai-2023-12-08/

This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs

https://www.engadget.com/this-tool-unlocks-windows-ai-powered-recall-feature-for-unsupported-pcs-110046086.html

Spotify says it will refund Car Thing purchases

https://www.engadget.com/spotify-now-says-it-will-refund-car-thing-purchases-193001487.html

Spotify is increasing prices again — here's how much more you need to pay

https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/music-streaming/spotify-is-increasing-prices-again-heres-how-much-more-you-need-to-pay

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