Microsoft's Return to Office, ICE's Spyware Resurgence, and Cohere’s Canadian AI Ambitions

In this episode, host Jim Love discusses Microsoft's new return-to-office policy, requiring employees within 50 miles of an office to work in-person three days a week, citing internal data on the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, especially in AI teams. The episode also covers the reactivation of a $2 million contract between the Trump administration and Paragon Solutions, allowing ICE to use the controversial Graphite spyware domestically. The script highlights Canadian AI company Cohere's progress, including significant funding, strategic hires, and strong revenue growth, while maintaining its roots in Toronto. Lastly, Love revisits the 'Dead Internet Theory,' suggesting the rise of bots and AI-generated content could be shifting the internet from a space of active interaction to one of passive consumption.

00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 Microsoft's Return to Office Policy 01:49 Controversial ICE Contract Reactivation 03:06 Cohere's Canadian AI Success Story 05:01 The Dead Internet Theory Revisited 07:24 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement