Netflix Cashes In on Ads and Password-Sharing Crackdown & AI Lawyer Fail
Oct 19, 2023
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The podcast explores Netflix's surge in subscribers and earnings, their transition phase, and their first live sporting event. They also discuss Tesla's recent earnings call and the limitations of AI in the legal profession. Additionally, they touch on spicy peppers, remote work rates, Meta's new VR headset, and augmented reality devices.
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Netflix's crackdown on password sharing leads to an increase in subscribers and the launch of its ad-supported tier fuels strong growth.
The use of AI in a criminal case raises concerns about erroneous outputs and the implications for the legal profession.
Netflix reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings, with a significant boost in subscribers, driven in part by its crackdown on password sharing. The company added 8.76 million global subscribers during the quarter, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The launch of its ad-supported tier also saw strong growth, increasing nearly 70% quarter over quarter. Netflix's price hikes, set to roll out in 2022, show its intent to capitalize on its momentum and increase revenue per subscriber.
Tesla faces challenges amidst higher interest rates and profitability focus
Tesla experienced a decline in profits and its gross margins fell 7% from a year earlier due to factors like higher interest rates and price reductions. The company reacted by dropping vehicle prices by around 25% in the third quarter to boost demand. While Tesla managed to deliver 435,000 vehicles, a 27% increase from the previous year, it faced challenges as its new factories in Mexico were put on hold pending a global economic evaluation. The delayed release of the Cybertruck further exacerbated concerns.
US employer health insurance costs surge
The cost of employer health insurance in the US increased by 7% in 2022, the highest jump since 2011, according to a report by the research nonprofit KFF. With 153 million Americans covered through employer plans, the average cost of family plans reached nearly $24,000. Employees themselves paid $500 more on average, with an average payment of $6,500. The rise in health insurance costs is attributed to the end of COVID-related deferrals of medical care and increasing prices in the overall economy.
AI-generated closing arguments lead to controversy in legal case
The use of AI in a criminal conspiracy case has sparked controversy, as rapper Prose Marquee seeks a mistrial, claiming his former lawyer used AI to write his closing arguments. Prose argues that the use of the AI platform iLevel.ai worked against him and deprived him of a fair trial. This case marks the first use of generative AI in a federal trial. The growing use of AI in legal settings has raised concerns about the potential for erroneous outputs and the implications for the legal profession.
Episode 173: Toby and Neal share their biggest takeaways from Netflix and Tesla earnings. Turns our password sharing restrictions work! Plus, premiums for health insurance have never been higher and why one high profile court case was lost because of an AI lawyer. Neal gets to share his favorite numbers and Toby might even get in on the action. And finally, Meta's new headset hits the streets of San Francisco.
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