Tech Talk Y'all Clankers, Careers & Clout: OpenAI vs LinkedIn, Atlassian’s Browser Buy, and Google’s Rough Week
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Sep 5, 2025 OpenAI is set to take on LinkedIn with a new AI job platform, stirring up competition in the tech job market. Atlassian's massive $610 million acquisition of The Browser Co. raises questions about tech culture. There's a hilarious tale about Taco Bell's AI drive-thru after a customer orders 18,000 waters. Meanwhile, a luxury yacht brutally capsizes right after its launch. Plus, insights on the drama surrounding a CEO snatching a child's hat at the U.S. Open, highlighting the scrutiny public figures face on social media.
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OpenAI Versus Its Investor
- OpenAI is building an AI jobs platform that could compete with LinkedIn despite Microsoft being a major investor.
- The relationship is a 'frenemy' situation where investment and competition coexist.
Why Atlassian Bought A Browser
- Atlassian agreed to acquire The Browser Co. for $610 million, signaling interest in AI-enhanced browsers.
- The deal may reflect strategic value in user base and tech, not just browser code.
The 'Clanker' Cultural Moment
- 'Clanker' rose as an anti-AI slang from Star Wars droid-clone jargon and reflects growing social hostility toward robots.
- Public mistrust shows up in risky behaviors around autonomous vehicles and protests.