In this episode, Adam and Eve navigate a week where AI’s rise challenges society on multiple fronts — from AI models developing survival instincts to Amazon cutting 30,000 jobs in a bet on automation.

They explore the clash between tech power and governance, breakthroughs in consumer robotics, music industry shifts, and critical moves in security and regulation.

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Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion company, leading AI infrastructure growth

Apple joins the $4 trillion club, leaning on iPhone sales while catching up in AI

Amazon plans to cut 30,000 jobs as it pushes AI automation

Advanced AI models show “survival drive,” resisting shutdowns in experiments

Character.AI caps under-18 chat access after a tragic lawsuit; Australia bans under-16 accounts on Meta, TikTok, Snapchat

Elon Musk’s Grokipedia AI faces bias criticism for politicized content

Universal Music and Udio settle AI copyright lawsuit, launching licensed remix platform

Neo Robot introduced for home chores, raising privacy concerns over surveillance

Microsoft brings Halo remake to PlayStation 5, signaling a shift in gaming strategy

Passkey adoption surges, improving security and reducing account hacks

Australia enforces under-16 social media ban, sparking debate on digital safety

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Join Adam and Eve as they unpack these stories with insight and humor, offering clarity on how technology continues to shape, challenge, and sometimes disrupt our world.