Evolution of Computing and AI Integration in the App Economy

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(1:50) Jumping into the keynote from Apple and whether or not it impressed.

(5:24) “Apple Intelligence” has landed!

(8:32) Reactions to the new Siri.

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(12:42) The importance of Apple’s addition of “on-screen awareness”.

(16:30) Breakdown of Apple’s use of data with their AI.

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(23:53) ChatGPT’s integration with Siri.

(26:32) Unpacking the “free” use of ChatGPT with Apple products.

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(31:07) Discussing the relationships between OpenAI and Microsoft and now Apple.

(34:44) More “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from Apple’s new Image Playground.

(40:25) Jason breaks down other key announcements from WWDC 2024 including a password manager and Apple TV’s new “Insights”.

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