We start this week with Jason’s explanation of what Grokipedia is, and how it compares to the very much human-made Wikipedia. After the break, we talk all about the hell of updating Windows PCs and what that means specifically for Windows 10 users. In the subscribers-only section, Emanuel explains what a16z is doing with a ‘speedrun’ to a wholly AI-generated world.

Intro
0:00 - Merch drop
2:38 - Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever (use code WIRE20 for 20% off)
3:25 - First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens

Stories
5:00 - Grokipedia Is the Antithesis of Everything That Makes Wikipedia Good, Useful, and Human
10:48 - Elon Musk's Grokipedia Pushes Far-Right Talking Points
23:04 - The End of Windows 10 Support Is an E-Waste Disaster in the Making
32:00 - Nathan Proctor interview

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