New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle discusses Apple's AI leap at WWDC, Elon Musk's turbulent week, allegations of misconduct at SpaceX, and a game of HatGPT. The episode explores Apple's AI features, Tesla's compensation package, Musk's controversial relationships, and AI's impact on news and journalism.
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Apple makes a significant leap into artificial intelligence, showcasing new features at WWDC.
Elon Musk faces challenges with shareholder votes and allegations of boundary-blurring relationships at Tesla and SpaceX.
Spotify raises subscription prices in the US, following a trend of price hikes in media services.
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Elon Musk's $45 Billion Compensation Package at Tesla
Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $45 billion compensation package, a significant amount that has raised questions about accountability and management discipline within the company. Musk argued that he took a risk with Tesla and should be rewarded for its success, while critics suggest that the package may lack appropriate oversight and poses risks for the company's future performance.
Wall Street Journal Report on Elon Musk's Relationships at SpaceX
A Wall Street Journal report detailed Elon Musk's alleged boundary -blurring relationships with women at SpaceX, based on conversations with dozens of sources. The report highlighted Elon Musk's interactions with female subordinates, including allegations of romantic entanglements and inappropriate behavior. While some details were disputed, the report raised questions about Musk's conduct and relationships at the company.
Female SpaceX Intern's Alleged Relationship with Elon Musk
One woman, described as a former SpaceX intern, reportedly had a romantic entanglement with Elon Musk during her internship in the early 2010s. Text messages revealed a personal and professional relationship that led to her hiring at SpaceX as a member of Musk's executive staff, raising concerns among coworkers about the hiring decision and the nature of their interaction.
Alleged Request for Children and Compensation Package at SpaceX
Another former SpaceX employee alleged that Elon Musk asked her to have his babies and later denied her a raise, indicating a deteriorating relationship. Despite declining the request, she received a cash and stock exit package valued at over a million dollars. These incidents shed light on Musk's behavior and interactions with women at the company.
Allegations Against Elon Musk and SpaceX
Multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior involving Elon Musk and SpaceX employees were reported, including a woman who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Musk in 2014 while working at SpaceX, leading to a complicated situation involving Musk's wife. Additionally, a SpaceX flight attendant accused Musk of indecent exposure in 2016, further highlighting concerns about a culture of sexism and harassment at the company.
Spotify Increases Subscription Prices
Following a previous price increase in 2021, Spotify is raising its subscription prices in the US again, with premium plans set to cost $11.99 per month. Subscribers will receive notifications about the price hikes, continuing a trend seen across various media services. Despite these increases, Spotify's low churn rate suggests that users may be willing to absorb the additional costs with minimal impact on retention rates.
This week we go to Cupertino, Calif., for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference and talk with Tripp Mickle, a New York Times reporter, about all of the new features Apple announced and the company’s giant leap into artificial intelligence. Then, we explore what was another tumultuous week for Elon Musk, who navigated a shareholders vote to re-approve his massive compensation package at Tesla, amid new claims that he had sex with subordinates at SpaceX. And finally — let’s play HatGPT.