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A couple of our long-standing forecasts are coming true. We unpack the recent developments. Plus, our thoughts on OpenAI going commercial and more.
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Our thoughts and reactions to Apple's WWDC '24, and more importantly what was missed.
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The story of how Mike got in a fight with a supercomputer and, like Captain Kirk, came out on top.
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OpenAI has a new security team led by Sam Altman, and the Biden Administration has a new AI security board led by Sam Altman. We also discuss C# 13 and .Net 9, popping bubbles, and more.
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Big Tech's latest AI flex? More like a desperate grab for attention. Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are hyping up underwhelming updates while Sam Altman spills the tea on their shady motives.
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OpenAI has pulled a fast one, and everyone is eating it up.
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