Gay Furry Hackers, AI Music, and Tech Giants’ Office Drama

Tech Talk Y'all

In this episode, Adam and Mickey dive into the latest and most intriguing tech news. They discuss the advancements and concerns surrounding ChatGPT’s new capabilities, Google’s AI vision, and controversial moves by major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX. They also cover fascinating stories about AI music creation, TikTok’s legal battles, and bizarre incidents like a Cybertruck accident and a hacking group with a unique identity. The episode concludes with tech recommendations and some light-hearted banter.

In this episode:

• ChatGPT will soon be able to see everything happening on your screen
• After Microsoft invested $10 billion, OpenAI snubs Windows 11 as it releases ChatGPT app first on Mac. “We’re just prioritizing where our users are.”
• Google shows off astonishing vision for how AI will work with Gmail, Photos and more
• The train has left the station: AI music platform Udio is already spitting out 10 songs a SECOND
• Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

• TikTok sues U.S. government, saying potential ban violates First Amendment
• Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has prison sentence reduced again
• FTX says most customers will get all their money back
• X now treats the term cisgender as a slur

• Apple faces backlash for 'destructive' iPad ad featuring machine crushing books and instruments
• Google Responds To The Verge Mocking Its Search Rankings For Best Printer
• Neuralink’s first in-human brain implant has experienced a problem, company says
• Trump pledges to scrap offshore wind projects on ‘day one’ of presidency
• Apple, SpaceX, Microsoft return-to-office mandates drove senior talent away

Weird and Wacky:

• Gay Furry Hackers Attack Alt-Right Media Platform
• Cybertruck Owner Breaks His Finger Trying to Show Vehicle Is Safe
• Always-on video portal lets people in NYC and Dublin interact in real time
• Dublin to New York City Portal Temporarily Shut Down Due to Inappropriate Behavior

Tech Rec:

• Mickey - Readwise
• Adam - I Want Watermelon by Lazycell

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• sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com

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