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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

(Preview) Can Microsoft Make PCs Cool Again?, What Windows is Offering Developers, Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI

May 23, 2024
Scarlett Johansson and Sam Altman discuss Microsoft's new PC innovations at Build, the potential for Windows as an AI platform for developers, and Johansson's concerns about OpenAI's use of her voice. The episode delves into tech giants' strategies, AI differentiation, platform stability, and the challenges of developing for cutting-edge technologies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Microsoft aims to make PCs cool with new Copilot platforms, while offering developers a stable AI platform for creating adaptable apps.
  • Scarlett Johansson expresses shock over OpenAI’s use of her voice, highlighting the challenges with AI models and celebrity likeness.

Deep dives

Tech Competition and Developer Conferences

Tech companies engage in competition through developer conferences, with Google introducing new features followed by Apple's releases. Apple and Google engage in a palpable sense of rivalry, each showcasing innovations. Apple's WWDC presents new capabilities, prompting excitement for potential applications on Windows.

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