The chapter delves into Microsoft's collaboration with Apple through OpenAI, potentially causing tensions. It discusses strategic VC dealings in the tech scene and Apple's branding and praise towards OpenAI. The conversation also explores Apple's privacy commitments, new image creation feature, WWDC 2024 announcements, generative AI tool, sound enhancing features on AirPods, RCS for Android, and the possibility of Apple having their satellite network.
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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.