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(Preview) What Memory Can Do for ChatGPT, OpenAI's Future and Google's Circles Past, What College Football Can Teach Us About Tech

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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The Dynamics of Technology Platforms: Path Dependency and User Engagement

This chapter examines the contrasting development of super apps in China and the app ecosystem in the U.S., emphasizing historical influences on user experiences. It uses Google Circles as an example of lost opportunities in social media, while discussing the potential dominance of ChatGPT in today's market.

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