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Apple’s WWDC Retreat, Liquid Glass and One Question, Meta Puts $14.8 Billion Toward an AI Reset

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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Meta's AI Ambitions and Industry Rivalries

This chapter discusses a recent prediction contest in a tech group and the humorous dynamics among its members. The speakers delve into Meta's strategic investments in artificial intelligence, particularly the establishment of a new research lab aimed at achieving superintelligence, while also comparing Apple's AI expenditure and acquisition approaches. The conversation reflects on the competitive landscape between tech giants, the challenges within Meta's AI initiatives, and the necessity for practical applications in a rapidly evolving environment.

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