The chapter delves into Microsoft and Alphabet's significant investments in data centers, underlining their aim to dominate the market through their financial superiority. Contrasting Microsoft and Meta, it points out Microsoft's focus on AI infrastructure and their confidence in their fiscal capabilities, while mentioning Paramount's major move during merger talks and Jan Schramek's project in Solana County. The episode features sponsors CODA, an all-in-one workspace software, and Vanta, a security platform emphasizing risk assessment and compliance automation.
Kara and Scott discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the FTC accusing Amazon of using disappearing messaging apps to conceal potential evidence, and social media reacting to Gov. Kristi Noem's dog tale. Then, what Microsoft and Alphabet's latest earnings reveal about the Big Tech's AI race. Plus, Paramount's drama continues as CEO Bob Bakish steps down. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is California Forever CEO and Founder, Jan Sramek. Jan explains why he wants to build a new community in Solano County, California, and clears up some of the misconceptions.
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