Big Tech Little Tech
OpenAI goes to university, HeyGen goes to Davos, and the Apple Mac turns 40
Jan 30, 2024
This podcast covers a range of tech topics including the Apple Macintosh anniversary, AI translation at the World Economic Forum, Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta, deepfake controversies, OpenAI's partnership with Arizona State University, monetising student online activity, Perplexity and Rabbit R1's collaboration, AI in writing with author Rie Kudan, integration of AI in Samsung phones, and exclusive content for BTLT fans in their own Patreon channel!
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- The Apple Macintosh revolutionized computing by being a user-friendly and self-contained unit, achieving annual sales of around $30 billion even after 40 years.
- Apple's introduction of transcript generation for podcasts enhances the listening experience by simplifying navigation and providing clickable words, showcasing the potential of AI technology for future platform integration.
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Tech of the Week: Celebrating 40 Years of the Apple Mac
The hosts of the Big Tech Little Tech Podcast discuss the 40th anniversary of the Apple Mac, highlighting its impact on the computer industry. They mention the iconic 1984 TV advert directed by Ridley Scott and emphasize how the Macintosh revolutionized computing by being a user-friendly and self-contained unit. Despite being 40 years old, the Apple Mac continues to be popular, with annual sales reaching around $30 billion.
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