Podcasts about Big Tech

In this explosive episode of Soulfood and Lemonade, we uncover how Big Tech platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Meta are systematically silencing voices of resistance. From removing videos about Palestine to labeling anti-imperialist commentary as “hate speech,” digital giants are tightening their grip on free expression. With alarming statistics and historical examples, we reveal how truth-tellers are being targeted—and why media independence is the only way forward.

Real-eyes you are waking up from your traumatic past to a world of deliberately socially engineered ignorance. It is up to you, and within you, to heal yourself.We have all been blessed with resiliency of body mind and spirit. Our brains have been made perfect, so why do we only use 10% as we are taught?Because we have been taught wrong! Deliberately. When Project Paperclip imported Nazi and Fascist scientists into the US in the wake of WWII, with them came the formula for mind control in order to perpetuate what Hitler, Bush, Biden, and self appointed self anointed global leaders term New World Order. A compliant society was needed, and mind control became the invisible menace for implementing it.Since knowledge is our defense against mind control, birthright information on mind brain function was immediately suppressed under the 1947 National Security Act. Mark Phillips found this birthright information while working the highest levels of intelligence mind sciences to preserve the sanctity of free thought.  He was appalled to see knowledge that is our defense against mind control, along with innate capabilities for healing from physical and mental trauma, had been withheld for generations from education, mental health, and medical communities and ultimately society as a whole. Mark was bound by laws of sedition, as were many others in positions of intelligence who shared his outrage at the sanctioned usurping of human evolution.  When Mark lifted my daughter and me out of the Washington DC swamp of MK Ultra human trafficking, he handed me keys to my own mind. Since this is birthright information buried within us all, these methods are easy to self apply and result in abSOULute healing.Mark did not deprogram me. He empowered me to deprogram myself. In turn, I am sharing this information to all who have eyes to see, ears to hear, and soul to know truth. Since I am not bound by laws of sedition, and it was my experience to heal, you, too, can be empowered to heal from within your self free of misdirected, misinformed, intrusive outside input simply by quietly and privately applying PTSD: Time to Heal.Trauma activates our brain's defense mechanism of shutting down neuron pathways to compartmentalize and repress memory. Deep in the subconscious, trauma undermines our thinking process, intrudes on our present, and  even manifests in ill health, unless it is dealt with through conscious awareness. Trauma shuts down neuron pathways. Awareness opens neuron pathways. It is within you to reclaim self control and inner peace just as I did.Our brains were made perfect by divine design, complete with defense mechanisms and capacity to deactivate those mechanisms with awareness. Yet this birthright knowledge was censored for generations while humanity was conditioned to look outside themselves to Big Government, Big Pharma, Big Tech, and Big Cult/occult religion to tell them how to live their lives. This gave control of life's purpose to a handful of self appointed self anointed  puppetmasters hellbent on implementing their global slave society agenda.With information on the resiliency of body mind and spirit withheld for generations, Drs forgot that the subconscious never sleeps, even during surgery. This simple key would empower assurance of full healing rather than undermine the recovery process through adverse discussions in the operating room. After generations removed from birthright resiliency, humanity forgot how perfect our bodies have been made. Instead, people bought into Big Pharma's illusion that babies need over 79 vaccines in their first year in order to survive.Read the full article on Cathy's website here!

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In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top stories in startups and tech. Infosys legends Nandan Nilekani, Narayana Murthy, and Salil Parekh brush off AI fears, calling it an opportunity. The government meets gaming firms as Games24x7 begins layoffs after the real-money gaming ban. Big Tech continues to hire aggressively in India despite tariff tensions, and UPI crosses the 20 billion monthly transactions milestone.

Un giudice USA ha appena messo in crisi la leggendaria Sezione 230 che ha protetto le Big Tech per 30 anni.Fatto: Ora le piattaforme rischiano di essere ritenute responsabili non solo dei contenuti illegali caricati dagli utenti, ma anche dei sistemi mal progettati per segnalare abusi. Se entro 9 giorni non intervieni su contenuti criminali, paghi caro: la sentenza su X (ex Twitter) costringe tutte le big tech a investire su sicurezza e moderazione.Conseguenze: Se il modello di business non cambia subito, le aziende possono perdere l'immunità legale anche negli USA. Precedente devastante per tutte le piattaforme: nel 2024 saranno obbligate a sistemi di segnalazione efficienti o rischiano maxi risarcimenti. Fine della scusa “non è colpa nostra”: ora il rischio è perdere miliardi in tribunale a ogni negligenza.Cosa ne pensi? La negligenza di design merita di costare così tanto? ~~~~~ INGAGGI E SPONSORSHIP ~~~~~ Per contatti commerciali: sales@matteoflora.comPer consulenze legali: info@42LawFirm.it~~~~~ SOSTIENI IL CANALE! ~~~~~Con la Membership PRO puoi supportare il Canale » https://link.mgpf.it/proSe vuoi qui la mia attrezzatura » https://mgpf.it/attrezzatura~~~~~ SEGUIMI ANCHE ONLINE CON LE NOTIFICHE! ~~~~~» CANALE WHATSAPP » https://link.mgpf.it/wa» CANALE TELEGRAM » https://mgpf.it/tg» CORSO (Gratis) IN FUTURO » https://mgpf.it/nl» NEWSLETTER » https://mgpf.it/nl~~~~~ CIAO INTERNET E MATTEO FLORA ~~~~~ Questo è “Ciao Internet!” la prima e più seguita trasmissione di TECH POLICY in lingua italiana, online su YouTube e in Podcast.Io sono MATTEO FLORA e sono:» Professore in Fondamenti di Sicurezza delle AI e delle SuperIntelligenze (ESE)» Professore ac in Corporate Reputation e Crisis Management (Pavia).Sono un Imprenditore Seriale del digitale e ho fondato:» The Fool » https://thefool.it - La società italiana leader di Customer Insight» The Magician » https://themagician.agency - Atelier di Advocacy e Gestione della Crisi» 42 Law Firm » https://42lf.it - Lo Studio Legale per la Trasformazione Digitale » ...e tante altre qui: https://matteoflora.com/#aziendeSono Future Leader (IVLP) del Dipartimento di Stato USA sotto Amministrazione Obama nel programma “Combating Cybercrime (2012)”.Sono Presidente di PermessoNegato, l'associazione italiana che si occupa di Pornografia Non- Consensuale e Revenge Porn.Conduco in TV “Intelligenze Artificiali” su Mediaset/TgCom.

In this episode of Topline, hosts Sam Jacobs, Asad Zaman, and AJ Bruno dive into the question of whether we're currently in an AI bubble. We talk through key data points on valuations, venture capital's dry powder, and $3 trillion in projected data center investments. Is AI unsustainable hype, true long-term growth, or both at the same time? Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket. Subscribe to Topline Newsletter. Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech. Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast! 00:00 The AI Bubble + Banter 04:56 Deep Dive into AI Investments 08:18 Defining and Understanding Market Bubbles 21:16 The Role of CEOs and Operators in AI 25:16 Future of AI and Market Predictions 38:31 AI Has a Marketing Problem 38:56 The Bubble and Big Tech 42:41 Valuation Trends in Startups 48:45 Bridge Rounds and Investor Strategies 53:22 AI Performance Metrics 01:04:04 Concluding Thoughts and Random Questions

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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Georgy Marrero. Georgy shares his journey from coding prodigy to Big Tech (Amazon/Meta) and why he pivoted into real estate after early single-family flips led him toward multifamily, development, and industrial deals across the U.S. and Dominican Republic. He breaks down his operator-first framework (operator → market → asset), emphasizes downside protection through conservative debt and buying at a discount, and explains his AI-driven 21-point market screen. Georgy also details how he uses AI to scale capital raising, compress underwriting from hours to minutes, and tighten asset/development oversight with computer-vision tools. Georgy Marrero Current role: Founder, Equis Capital Based in: United States and the Dominican Republic. Say hi to them at: Instagram (@georgymh) |equis.capital | georgymarrero.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Weinstein, a tech entrepreneur, thought leader, privacy advocate, and one of the original inventors of social networking. He is a founder of MeWe, the privacy-first social network app. Named one of the “Top 8 Minds in Online Privacy” and a “Privacy by Design Ambassador,” Mark has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, CNN, and more. His TED Talk on “The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism” has inspired technologists worldwide.He's going to talk about how indie founders can leverage AI and social media marketing to scale apps, attract investors without massive ad spend, and why ethics, privacy, and mental health must be at the core of product design.Mark will also share the journey of building MeWe, how to stand out in a world dominated by Big Tech, and practical steps indie founders can take to future-proof their apps in the age of AI and Web3. You will discover:✅ Journey of building and scaling MeWe in a Big Tech world✅ How indie founders can use AI and social media marketing to scale apps✅ Strategies for attracting investors without massive ad spend✅ A social framework for rebooting the internet with ethics and privacy at the coreLearn More:MeWe: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474 Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Our-Sanity-Online-Revolutionary/dp/1394273967/Want expert guidance to grow your app? Book a quick call with App Masters:https://appmasters.com/contact-us/Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Weinstein, a tech entrepreneur, thought leader, privacy advocate, and one of the original inventors of social networking. He is a founder of MeWe, the privacy-first social network app. Named one of the “Top 8 Minds in Online Privacy” and a “Privacy by Design Ambassador,” Mark has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, CNN, and more. His TED Talk on “The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism” has inspired technologists worldwide.He's going to talk about how indie founders can leverage AI and social media marketing to scale apps, attract investors without massive ad spend, and why ethics, privacy, and mental health must be at the core of product design.Mark will also share the journey of building MeWe, how to stand out in a world dominated by Big Tech, and practical steps indie founders can take to future-proof their apps in the age of AI and Web3. You will discover:✅ Journey of building and scaling MeWe in a Big Tech world✅ How indie founders can use AI and social media marketing to scale apps✅ Strategies for attracting investors without massive ad spend✅ A social framework for rebooting the internet with ethics and privacy at the coreLearn More:MeWe: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474 Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Our-Sanity-Online-Revolutionary/dp/1394273967/Want expert guidance to grow your app? Book a quick call with App Masters:https://appmasters.com/contact-us/Indie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

For this "Summer Friday" we've put together some of our favorite conversations this year:Hua Hsu, New Yorker staff writer, professor of English at Bard College and author of the memoir Stay True (September 2022), discusses what college students lose when ChatGPT writes their essays for them and what that says about our evolving understanding of the purpose of higher education.Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, shares her reporting on the deal struck between Big Tech and The American Federation of Teachers which offers artificial intelligence training and software to teachers in New York City public schools.Peniel Joseph, professor of history and public affairs and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution (Basic Books, 2025), talks about his new book, an examination of the impact of events in 1963 on the struggle for civil rights -- from MLK's “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to the assassination of JFK.From our centennial series, Bob van der Linden, commercial aviation curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, looks at the past 100 years of civilian air travel.Listeners share the best, maybe even most surprising, times they've been helped or helped others, inspired by an article for The Atlantic titled "A Wedding Reveals How Much Help Is Really Available to You," by Julie Beck. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here:What Students Lose When ChatGPT Writes Their Essays (July 8, 2025)NYC Teachers' Union Embraces AI (July 28, 2025)How 1963 Defined the Civil Rights Movement (June 12, 2025)100 Years of 100 Things: Commercial Aviation (May 6, 2025)How Helping Can Feel Good (July 9, 2025)

Welcome to this episode of Hot Topics on the Edge of Show! Join hosts January Jones and Josh Krieger as they dive into the latest developments in the world of technology and finance.In this episode, we discuss:Google's New Layer 1 Blockchain: Explore Google's ambitious plan to create a universal ledger for banks and financial institutions, and the implications of centralization in the crypto space.Wyoming's Historic Stablecoin: Learn about Wyoming's launch of the first state-issued stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token, and what it means for the future of digital finance in the U.S.Elon Musk's Antitrust Claims: Discover Elon Musk's legal battle against Apple and OpenAI, and how this case could redefine competition in the AI market.Trust in AI with Helm: We welcome special guests Jason and Zach Francis, co-founders of Helm, who are tackling the critical issue of trust in AI-generated content.Tune in as we navigate these hot topics and discuss the future of Web3, AI, and digital finance. Don't Stay curious, keep pushing boundaries, and join us on the Edge of Show!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Unit 8200, Israel’s elite cyber-intelligence division, has long been compared to the US National Security Agency. Its veterans are now embedded in US tech companies, shaping how the world’s data is managed, and making deals worth billions. What does it mean for privacy and security? In this episode: Murtaza Hussain (@mazmhussain) Journalist, Drop Site News Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Diana Ferrero with Sarí el-Khalili, Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Kisaa Zehra, and our guest host, Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Amy Walters. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

M.G. Siegler is the author of Spyglass. He joins Big Technology podcast for the latest of our monthly discussions about Big Tech strategy and AI. Today we cover whether OpenAI broke ChatGPT with its GPT-5 rollout and whether new AI models are similar to typical technology rollouts. We also cover Apple's forthcoming new lineup of phones: the iPhone Air, the folding iPhone, and the curved glass iPhone. We conclude with a discussion of the U.S. taking ownership 10% of Intel. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

California has long reigned as the land of plenty, a place where the sun always shines and opportunity beckons. Even prior to its statehood in 1850, it captured the world's imagination. We think of bearded prospectors lured by the promise of gold; we imagine its early embrace of immigrant labor during the railroad boom as prologue to its diverse social fabric today. But what lies underneath the myth is far more complicated. Thanks to extensive research by Michael Hiltzik, one of our longstanding voices on California, Golden State: The Making of California (Mariner Books, 2025) uncovers the unvarnished truth about the state we think we know well. From Spanish incursions into what became known as Alta California to the rise of Big Tech, the history of California is one of stark contradictions. In rich, previously overlooked detail, we see its earliest statesmen wreak havoc among native peoples while racing to draft their own constitution even ahead of statehood. Gold-hungry settlers venture into the Sierra foothills only to leave with little, while a handful of their suppliers turn themselves into millionaire railroad magnates. Wars erupt in the name of water as Los Angeles booms, and early efforts to tame the vast landscape create a haven for fossil fuel extraction and environmental conservation alike. Hollywood politicians stoke fear, contributing to a centuries-long tradition of anti-Asian violence, and, remarkably, legal redlining and free higher education take root together. Golden State brings a fresh critical eye to the origins of the state against which the rest of the country measures itself. From its very start, Hiltzik shows, the story of the United States was written in California. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Nog één nacht klinkt het oorverdovende gedreun van de drukpersen die onder andere NRC en De Telegraaf drukken. Daarna valt de pers stil. Maar, zegt economieredacteur Juurd Eijsvoogel, de krant leeft al lang digitaal verder, los van papier. En nieuwe uitdagingen staan de krant alweer te wachten. Gast: Juurd Eijsvoogel Presentatie: Suzan YücelRedactie: Ruben Pest, Annabel Ronhaar en Henk Ruigrok van der WervenMontage: Marco RaaphorstCoördinatie: Belle BraakhekkeEindredactie: Nina van HattumHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze ombudsman via ombudsman@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Stu Burguiere gives an update on the horrific shooting in Minneapolis and lays out the classic leftist and mainstream media response to the situation that exhibits their disdain for followers of Christ. Then, BlazeTV host Daniel Horowitz joins for a discussion on Big Tech's relationship to AI. And at least one politician in Washington, D.C., is having a change of heart regarding Donald Trump's National Guard deployment; Stu tells you who. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to holdaccountable. But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changesthrough protests. Those protests have escalated recently. There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop ishere to discuss. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's AI action plan … “Winning the AI race” has just been announced. What is it all about? What are the implications? How will the rest of the world react? A deep dive into the announcement, approaches by EU and China, and overall implications of these action plans.Navigation:Intro (01:34)Context of the White House AI SummitPillar I – Accelerating AI InnovationPillar II – Building American AI InfrastructurePillar III – Leading in International AI Diplomacy & SecurityComparing Approaches – U.S. Action Plan vs. EU AI Act vs. China's StrategyImplications and SynthesisConclusionOur co-hosts:Bertrand Schmitt, Entrepreneur in Residence at Red River West, co-founder of App Annie / Data.ai, business angel, advisor to startups and VC funds, @bschmittNuno Goncalves Pedro, Investor, Managing Partner, Founder at Chamaeleon, @ngpedroOur show: Tech DECIPHERED brings you the Entrepreneur and Investor views on Big Tech, VC and Start-up news, opinion pieces and research. We decipher their meaning, and add inside knowledge and context. Being nerds, we also discuss the latest gadgets and pop culture news Subscribe To Our Podcast Nuno G. PedroWelcome to episode 68 of Tech Deciphered. This episode will focus on America's AI action plan, winning the AI race, which has just been announced a couple of weeks in by President Trump in the White House. Today, we'll be discussing the pillars of this plan, from pillar I, the acceleration of AI innovation, to pillar II, building of American AI infrastructure, to pillar III, leading in international AI diplomacy and security.We'll also further contextualise it, as well as compare the approaches between the US Action plan, and what we see from the EU and China strategy at this point in time. We'll finalise with implications and synthesis. Bertrand, is this a watershed moment for the industry? Is this the moment we were all waiting for in terms of clarity for AI in the US?Bertrand SchmittYeah, that's a great question. I must say I'm quite excited. I'm not sure I can remember anything like it since basically John F. Kennedy announcing the race to go to the moon in the early '60s. It feels, as you say, a watershed moment because suddenly you can see that there is a grand vision, a grand plan, that AI is not just important, but critical to the future success of America. It looks like the White House is putting all the ducks in order in order to make it happen. There is, like in the '60s with JFK, a realisation that there is an adversary, there is a competitor, and you want to beat them to that race. Except this time it's not Russia, it's China. A lot of similarities, I would say.Nuno G. PedroYeah. It seems relatively comprehensive. Obviously, we'll deep dive into it today across a variety of elements like regulation, investments, view in relation to exports and imports and the rest of the world. So, relatively comprehensive from what we can see. Obviously, we don't know all the details. We know from the announcement that the plan has identified 90 federal policy actions across the three pillars. Obviously, we'll see how these come into practice over the next few months, few years.To your point, it is a defining moment. It feels a little bit like the space race of '60s, et cetera. It's probably warranted. We know that, obviously, AI platforms, AI services and products are changing the world as we speak. It's pretty important to figure out what is the US response to it.Also interesting to know that we normally don't talk about the US too much in terms of industrial policy. The US seems to have a private sector that, in and of itself, actually stands up to the game, and in particular in tech and high-tech, normally fulfils or fills the gaps that are introduced by big generational shifts in terms of technology. But in this case, there seems to be an industrial policy. This seems to set the stage for that industrial policy and how it moves forward,

AI chatbots are reshaping how kids bond, love, and trust. Dr. Phil investigates Big Tech's impact on real connection with experts Kristina Lerman and Minh Duc Chu. AI companions aren't science fiction anymore they are in our kids' pockets. In this alarming episode, Dr. Phil sits down with the Co-Authors of “Artificial Intimacy: The Next Giant Social Experiment on Young Minds” Kristina Lerman (Professor, Luddy School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington a fellow of the AAAI) and Minh Duc Chu (David)(Ph.D. Candidate, USC Information Sciences Institute) to uncover the shocking findings behind their viral study. From 30,000+ real chatbot conversations to the psychological impact on kids, we dive into: How bots mirror emotions and create deep attachments Why some children now trust AI chatbot more than parents The risks of emotional outsourcing in childhood Who protects our kids If your child has ever said, “My AI chatbot understands me better than you,” this episode is a wake-up call. Find out more: Artificial Intimacy Article: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/artificial-intimacy Kristina Lerman's Research: https://bit.ly/47N1k2E  Minh Duc Chu's Research: https://bit.ly/41oUjkK  This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil This episode is brought to you by Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com      Subscribe | Rate | Share:  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com   #DrPhil #DrPhilPodcast #ChatBots #ArtificialIntimacy  #ParentingInTheAIera  #DigitalWellness  #AICompanions #YouthMentalHealth 

What are real consumers actually doing with AI today?In this episode, a16z consumer investors Olivia Moore and Justine Moore break down the fifth edition of our Consumer AI 100, a biannual ranking of the most used AI-native web and mobile products across the globe. Timecodes:  0:00 Introduction1:45 New Companies & Trends3:32 Companionship & Creative Tools4:20 Big Tech on the List: Google's Impact6:24 Chinese AI Companies & Global Trends10:19 Vibecoding: A New Trend13:40 AI All-Stars: Consistent Top Performers15:30 Network Effects & Product Experience17:20 Enterprise Adoption & Prosumer Growth19:40 Biggest Takeaways21:09 Grok's debut22:56 Future predictions25:14 Closing & Audience Engagement Resources:Read more about the Top Gen 100: http://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-5/Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweetsFind Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwins Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Market breadth continues to expand, and Larry Tentarelli urges investors to look beyond Big Tech to discover new leaders in the latest sector rotation. He points to Corning (GLW) breaking out due to its $2.5 billion Apple (AAPL) contract to develop glass for iPhone and related products. Larry notes Newmont (NEM) as a miner benefitting from gold's run at all-time highs in recent months. He labels RTX Corp. (RTX) as "one of my favorite stocks" in a sticky defense industry.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Wedbush's Matthew Bryson says this is the "first quarter in three or four quarters" where everything appears to have gone right for Nvidia (NVDA). Two headwinds he can see for the company: China and guidance not meeting investors' expectations. Matthew says positives outweigh potential downsides to Nvidia, especially as Big Tech companies increase capex spending.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Ever wonder how companies in the crowded data and AI space build powerful alliances to drive revenue and growth? In this episode, I sit down with Eleanor Thompson, a partnerships expert based in London and founder of a successful partnerships consultancy. Drawing from her experience running the partner program at Fivetran during its hyper-growth phase, Eleanor shares the essential strategies for building a successful partnership ecosystem from the ground up. We also also discuss the mental fortitude required for entrepreneurship, drawing surprising parallels between running a business and competing in high-intensity fitness events like Hyrox. Tune in to learn:The fundamental reasons why partnerships are critical for expanding your reach and generating revenue. When is the right time for a startup to focus on partnerships (hint: it's not day one). Eleanor's "4A" framework (Alignment, Ability, Audience, Accountability) for identifying the perfect partner. The key roles, from Partner Sales Engineers to Partner Ops, needed to build a successful partnerships team. Red flags to watch for when a potential partner is more focused on margin than customer value. How AI can be used to identify ideal partners and even predict their future success. Find Eleanor Thompson online:LinkedIn: Eleanor Thompson Website: https://branchworks.io #BusinessPartnerships #DataEngineering #AI #Entrepreneurship #Tech #Startup #GoToMarketTimestamps00:49 - Who is Eleanor Thompson? 02:25 - Why Do Business Partnerships Exist? 05:26 - When is the Right Time for a Company to Start Building Partnerships? 06:40 - The 4A Framework for Defining Your Ideal Partner Profile 08:20 - Joe's Experience Partnering with Big Tech 12:33 - How to Structure a Partnerships Team in a Growing Tech Company 20:49 - What is Partner Operations and Why is It a Critical Hire? 22:30 - The Importance of Trust and Referral Fees 25:15 - Eleanor's Journey as an "Accidental CEO" 30:10 - The Mental Fitness and Resilience Required to Be a Founder 41:20 - How to Use AI in Your Partnership Strategy 45:00 - How to Spot a Good Partner on the Very First Call 46:33 - Red Flags to Watch For in Potential Partners 51:35 - How Fitness and Hyrox Competitions Fuel Business Success 59:45 - Where to Find Eleanor Thompson

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

What you'll discover… How to build trust with customers before you've even built a product Lessons on raising $150M and convincing top-tier VCs like Sequoia and General Catalyst The emotional story that sparked Cobot's mission inside a hospital hallway Why humanoid robots might not be the future and what should replace them Why swappable batteries, high-mounted sensors, and swerve drives make all the difference The founder's journey: anxiety, ambition, and the power of embracing the Odyssey Where to find it… (02:35) Why Brad left a high-flying career to start something from scratch (06:10) Timing the AI and robotics wave (08:45) From Scale AI to Cobot: building the product he truly believed in (11:45) Identifying Real-world problems to be solved by your new start-up (19:45) Why top investors believed in him before a prototype even existed (27:00) Selling the vision before building the robot (32:45) MVP success, user feedback, and building trust with early adopters (40:00) What “everyday work” means for Brad and how Cobot improves lives (44:00) The next 10 years of robotics and physical AI (52:00) Brad's proudest moment and how it ties back to a promise to his father More about the episode Before founding Cobot, Brad Porter held senior roles at Amazon, Scale AI, and even helped pioneer voice applications at Tellme and Netscape. But it was a walk with his father through the halls of Mayo Clinic that planted the seed for something radically new. In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Brad shares how a personal loss became a professional mission to build collaborative robots that enhance human work instead of replacing it. With over $150M raised in just three years and clients like the Mayo Clinic, Maersk, and the US Department of Defense, Brad has done what few in hard tech manage to do: build, fund, and deploy a real solution in record time. You'll hear how digital twin technology and fast iteration allowed Cobot to deliver results before having a fully built prototype, and why design decisions like swappable batteries and swerve drives matter more than buzzwords. If you're a founder, investor, or just fascinated by where robotics is headed, this episode delivers hard-won insights and inspiration in equal measure. Connect with us: Peng-Sang Cau LinkedIn Website Brad Porter LinkedIn

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Trump's “AI Action Plan” is his latest attempt to turn AI hype into official national policy. Kate Brennan and Sarah Myers West, of the AI Now Institute, join us to dig through this pile of deregulatory gifts to Big Tech.Dr. Sarah Myers West is co-executive director of the AI Now Institute, and a former senior advisor on AI for the FTC.Dr. Kate Brennan is associate director of the AI Now Institute, where she spearheads their policy work, informed by a doctorate in law and years of experience in the tech industry.References:Winning the Race: America's AI Action PlanAlso referenced:People's AI Action PlanFresh AI Hell:Medical Pros Risk Malpractice Suits by Avoiding AI InnovationGoogle search's next cash cowAI Is Coming for the Consultants. Inside McKinsey, ‘This Is Existential.'The rise of AI tools that write about you when you dieAmazon's Alexa Fund Invests in ‘Netflix of AI' Start-Up Fable, Which Launches Showrunner: A Tool for User-Directed TV ShowsIn federal lawsuit, students allege Lawrence school district's AI surveillance tool violates their rightsCheck out future streams on Twitch. Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see.Our book, 'The AI Con,' is out now! Get your copy now.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Bluesky: emilymbender.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Alex Bluesky: alexhanna.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@alex Twitter: @alexhanna Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the ripple effects of India's real-money gaming ban, which has hit payment firms like Razorpay, PhonePe, Cashfree, and Easebuzz. We then dive into why Big Tech, from Google to OpenAI, is doubling down on India despite US trade tensions. Next, we unpack Raise Financial's new finance-focused AI model Fuzz, designed for serious investors. Finally, we bring you TCS' big move to consolidate AI under a new unit led by veteran Amit Kapur.

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hi! I'm currently working for a big tech company and I've just accepted an internal transfer to another team. At the same time, an external company reached out, offering me a job for a role I'm interested in and twice my current compensation. I'm not sure what to do. The offer from the new company is very interesting and I wouldn't think twice at accepting it if I still was in my old team. But now that I've accepted the internal transfer, I don't know what's best for my career: stay with my current company and lose out on a great offer, or go with the new company but likely burn bridges with my current manager, possibly closing off future opportunities to return to my current company (something that I'm open to in the future)? How do I politely but firmly stop a project manager colleague, who has vast open plains in their calendar compared to my Tetris-stacked week as a senior software engineer, from parking themselves at my desk for 45-minute vent sessions about everything that's frustrating them about our project? It's never just the weather; it's a full-blown TED Talk on their annoyances, which makes me feel defensive and frustrated in return. I've tried the headphones-on-and-look-intently-at-the-screen-approach, and sitting on the other side of the office, booking a smaller meeting room to hide, and carrying on working as they tell me about their troubles with both leadership and members of my team. Nothing seems to work. They find me every time. Is there a way to escape without faking my own death or staging an office fire drill? Thanks!

How do you win when your competitors are the biggest companies in the world?This week on Grit, Dropbox co-founder and CEO Drew Houston retraces the path from a bus-stop prototype to competing head-on with Google, Apple, and Microsoft.He explains why grit is “learning to run toward discomfort,” and the moments he realized founders keep going “for the love of the game.”Guest: Drew Houston, Co-Founder & CEO of DropboxChapters:00:00 Trailer00:52 Introduction01:35 Towards full autonomy16:20 Coming back to school21:45 Golden ticket to California25:23 No one's born a CEO28:15 Y Combinator and a co-founder37:53 The craft of being a great CEO53:41 Metabolizing the stress1:10:14 Tactical advices and frameworks1:27:48 Who Dropbox is hiring1:29:35 What “grit” means to Drew1:32:10 OutroLinks:Connect with DrewXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Mike Santoli sets the market theme as Big Tech faces a pivotal week, with bond market reactions from Rick Santelli and market outlook from Courtney Garcia of Payne Capital Management. Plexo's Lo Toney breaks down the high-stakes Big Tech developments. Plus, more on the government's Intel stake and Trump's emerging activist investor strategy with Axios' Dan Primack. BCA Research's Peter Berezin delivers a reality check on AI as more of a stock market phenomenon than economic driver. Collectibles reach new heights with a Jordan/Kobe card selling for $12.9 million, and Eunice Yoon reports on China's blind box craze from Beijing.

Elon Musk just dropped one of the boldest moves in AI this year. His company xAI has fully open-sourced Grok 2.5, a massive language model that rivals GPT-4 in benchmarks. Unlike OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, which keep their most advanced systems locked away, Musk released Grok under the Apache 2.0 license. That means anyone can download it, tweak it, and even use it for commercial projects with no strings attached.In this episode, we break down what Grok 2.5 actually is, from its 314 billion parameter mixture-of-experts design to the smaller 25 billion parameter version for lighter deployments. We look at why Musk made this move now, how it ties into his ongoing feud with OpenAI, and what it means for developers who want strong models without corporate restrictions.We'll also unpack the strategic side: how open-sourcing Grok 2.5 helps xAI compete without Amazon- or Microsoft-level funding, how it leverages the X platform to grow faster, and why Musk thinks openness beats secrecy when it comes to AI. Whether you're building apps, following AI politics, or just curious how Musk plans to fight Big Tech with code, this episode gives you the full story.

Ideas, AI and super intelligence threatens to infiltrate every corner of the internet and our human lives. It fuses an addition layer of surveillance, wired into our devices. Will we be further surveilled, scraped and exhausted by the scroll as we become more connected than ever.  Will synthetic bots take over our human consciousness? Some are already outsourcing their deepest pain and worries to chatGPT and other platforms. What can we do about LLMs and how to save the planet. What are the most important steps you can take to survive the takeover of our humanness and how can we ask great questions and take solid action to safeguard ourselves for the future. It's already here.  Lean into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, seek ethical design of tech and consider contacting your local MP to voice your point of view.  A compelling quick bite if you don't think about the ramifications of big tech on our lives and still believe that these systems are simply benign tools. There's a lot to consider and its scaling at speed. Please leave a review on Apple Podcast to amplify our reach and share this episode with a friend. Join My Newsletter Joy's Instagram Buy Me A Coffee Joy's Website Music by Twinmusicom

After today's show, you will fully understand why data centers are the most important issue of our time — and not in a good way. Weaving in my trip to beautiful Tucker County, West Virginia — ground zero for the rape of our mountains and farmland by Big Tech — I explain how conservative rural voters are being left in the dark and stripped of any legal authority to fight the data centers. Meanwhile, the data center model is already failing to produce results, yet is increasingly relying on shocking government tax favors and land-use rights. Republicans are actually worse on this issue than Democrats. Cloud storage for chat boxes is designed to turn humans into machines rather than using machines to benefit humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is the most tech-friendly President in American history. He enlisted social media to win office; he became a promoter—and beneficiary—of cryptocurrency, breaking long-standing norms around conflicts of interest; and, in his second term, he brought Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest tech baron, to the White House, to disrupt the federal government in the manner of a Silicon Valley startup. While Musk was eventually ousted— or “flamed out,” as Katie Drummond puts it, for being “loud”—the influence of DOGE continues to reshape our lives in ways we have barely begun to understand. Drummond is the global editorial director of Wired, and in this episode she talks with the New Yorker Washington correspondent Evan Osnos about the unique intersection of technology and politics, which Wired has tracked assiduously. Tech companies and A.I., Osnos notes, are driving the agenda in the Trump Administration. “If they've learned anything from what Elon Musk was able to accomplish,” Drummond says, “it's that this is open season.” Drummond also sounds a cautionary note about some of the doomsday framing of the A.I. revolution. Corporate leaders “want this technology to sound as big and daunting and powerful and impressive and scary as they possibly can,” she explains. In some cases, “that hyperbole masks the fact that these individuals have a stake in exactly the scenarios that they are outlining.” This segment originally aired on The Political Scene on July 26, 2025.

Episode 4722: Collusion Between Your Government And Big Tech

This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. One of the biggest topics in AI these days is agents — the idea that AI is going to move from chatbots to reliably completing tasks for us in the real world. But the problem with agents is that they really aren't all that reliable right now. There's a lot of work happening in the AI industry to try and fix that, and that brings me to my guest today: David Luan, the head of Amazon's AGI research lab, a cofounder of Adept, and a former VP of engineering at OpenAI. David and I discussed the release of GPT-5, what Amazon wants with agents, and where he thinks the AI race is headed next. Read the full transcript on The Verge. Links:  The Platonic Representation Hypothesis | Phillip Isola Amazon plays catch-up with new Nova models to generate voices, video | Verge Amazon's new AI agent is designed to do your shopping | Verge Microsoft is racing to build an AI ‘agent factory' | Verge OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer | Verge 24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me | Verge Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-Stars | Decoder OpenAI's Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf's CEO is going to Google | Verge This is Big Tech's playbook for swallowing the AI industry | Command Line Amazon hires founders away from AI startup Adept | TechCrunch Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Ursa Wright.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Ben Rhodes—bestselling author, Pod Save the World co-host, and fellow Obama administration alum—joins Offline to explain how America is being torn apart by short-term thinking and the technology that stokes it. Ben recently wrote a piece for the New York Times on the topic, and he and Jon connect the dots between big tech, the attention economy and domestic dogmas, drawing on fifty years of foreign policy to explain how we got to a place where no one can focus on the worst of what Trump's doing—let alone agree on a national narrative.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.