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Todays' stories -

Meta's AI-generated bot profiles are not being received well. (5:50)

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/3/24334946/meta-ai-profiles-instagram-facebook-bots

The Rise of the AI-Influencer (12:00)

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-the-rise-of-the-ai-influencer/

Apple is prioritizing privact over winning the AI race (19:43)

https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-intelligence/apple-is-prioritizing-privacy-over-winning-the-ai-race-heres-why

L.A. man tries to drive off in autonomous Waymo car. Company says it’s prepared (26:00)

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-04/after-man-tries-to-drive-off-in-a-waymo-company-details-security-measures#:~:text=On%20Thursday%20a%20man%20in,who%20had%20called%20the%20vehicle.

This Week's Stories -

New world’s fastest internet can download Black Ops 6 in less than a second

https://www.dexerto.com/tech/new-internet-speed-record-can-download-black-ops-6-in-less-than-a-second-2804030/

In-store Vision Pro demos will see two big changes this month

https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/01/in-store-vision-pro-demos-will-see-two-big-changes-this-month/

Apple Reclassifies iPhone X, HomePod, and Original AirPods as 'Vintage'

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/01/iphone-x-homepod-and-original-airpods-now-vintage/

Google Pixel 6 factory reset might zap your phone

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-6-factory-reset-might-zap-your-phone

Uber and Lyft now required to pay Massachusetts rideshare drivers $32 an hour

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/29/24188851/uber-lyft-driver-minimum-wage-settlement-massachusetts-benefits-healthcare-sick-leave

Instagram’s ‘Made with AI’ label swapped out for ‘AI info’ after photographers’ complaints

https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/1/24190026/meta-instagram-facebook-made-with-ai-info-label-metadata

This Week's Stories

Surgeon General on Warning Label for Kids and Social Media (14:31)

https://apple.news/AIehBHRYPTLKOyze75OPYzQ

OpenAI Might Transition to For-Profit  (21:31)

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-ceo-says-company-could-become-benefit-corporation-information-2024-06-15/

Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp (26:06)

https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-mulls-5-10-monthly-price-tag-unprofitable-alexa-service-ai-revamp-2024-06-21/

Amazon Retaliates Against Employees for Return to Work (32:00)

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183203/amazon-nlrb-alleged-retaliation-return-to-work

TikTok AI Tool Lets Celebs Say Anything (38:16)

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183335/tiktok-ai-symphony-digital-avatar-generator-moderation

US Lawsuit Against TikTok to focus on Children’s Privacy

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-lawsuit-against-tiktok-focus-childrens-privacy-2024-06-21/

Multiple AI Companies Bypassing Web Standard to Scrape Publisher Sites (46:17)

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/multiple-ai-companies-bypassing-web-standard-scrape-publisher-sites-licensing-2024-06-21/

This week's stories:

Elon Musk Pay Package (6:00) -

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/tesla-shareholder-elon-musk-pay-package-at-annual-meeting.html

Microsoft Bonuses Tied to Cybersecurity (12:15) -

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/microsoft-employees-cybersecurity-work-will-factor-into-their-pay.html

Microsoft Delays Recall (17:00) -

https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-ai-recall-windows-6ba8df3f22e9fca599d20f2d5770cd95

McDonald’s Will Stop Testing AI to Take Drive-Thru Orders (24:44) -

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/16/24179679/mcdonalds-ending-ai-chatbot-drive-thru-ordering-test-ibm

Global audiences Suspicious of AI-Powered Newsrooms. Report finds -

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/global-audiences-suspicious-ai-powered-newsrooms-report-finds-2024-06-16/

Adobe Surges as AI Optimism Fuels Annual Revenue Forecast -

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/adobe-surges-ai-optimism-fuels-annual-revenue-forecast-2024-06-14/

BeReal Acquired for $500 Million -

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24176333/bereal-acquired-500-million-voodoo

This week's stories -

WWDC:

Vision OS - (08:15)

iOS 18 - (10:41)

AirPods - (23:25)

AppleTV - (23:51)

Apple Watch - (24:14)

iPad OS - (26:27)

MacOS Sequoia - (28:25)

Elon Musk Wants to Ban iPhones - https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-says-he-will-ban-apple-devices-if-it-integrates-os-with-openai-2024-06-10/

OpenAI's First CFO - https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-hires-sarah-friar-cfo-2024-06-10/

X Officially Allows Porn - https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170352/x-xxx-porn-adult-content-terms-of-service-policy-update

Spotify Raises Prices - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-praises-spotify-price-hikes--and-notes-other-audio-streamers-should-follow-suit-153535913.html

Bill Against Addictive Algorithms for Minors - https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4711573-new-york-advances-bill-to-bar-social-media-from-using-addictive-algorithms-on-kids/

This Week's Stories:

Vox Media and The Atlantic sign content deals with OpenAI:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24167072/openai-content-copyright-vox-media-the-atlantic

Former OpenAI board member explains why they fired Sam Altman:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/28/24166713/openai-helen-toner-explains-why-sam-altman-was-fired

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is reportedly worried about an OpenAI deal with Apple:

https://www.businessinsider.com/satya-nadella-sam-altman-openai-apple-microsoft-worried-about-deal-2024-5

Nvidia says its next-generation AI chip platform to be rolled out in 2026:

https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-says-its-next-generation-ai-chip-platform-be-rolled-out-2026-2024-06-02/

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company:

https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-set-overtake-apple-worlds-second-most-valuable-company-2024-05-31/

Exclusive: TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm, sources say:

https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-preparing-us-copy-apps-core-algorithm-sources-say-2024-05-30/

Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump-joins-tiktok-video-platform-he-once-sought-ban-2024-06-02/

In today's episode we discuass how Tesla shareholders werre advised to vote against Elon Musk's $44 Billion bonus package, how xAI raised $6 Billion in Series B Funding, Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI, Netflix's views on AI and how Microsoft is spying on users with their new CoPilot+ computers.

In today's episode, we're talking Apple's new alleged partnership with OpenAI, how Scarlett Johansson is also suing the company for misuse of "her" voice, Twitter's final transition to X.com, the FDA approving Neuralink for a second patient, and the $2 billion crypto settlement against Genesis.

AWS and virtually every social media platform bans Donald Trump and Parler, a more affordable Tesla Model Y is on the horizon, and Apple is releasing limited AirPods Pro in China. All this and more...

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