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TWiT 1016: Marc or Marx? - Copilot Launch Disaster, DeepSeek, Sir Paul vs. AI

Jan 27, 2025
In this discussion, Ed Bott, a senior contributing editor at ZDNet, Sam Abuelsamid, VP of market research at Telemetry Insights, and Owen Thomas, managing editor at the San Francisco Business Times, dive into the chaos surrounding Microsoft's Copilot launch and its pricing woes. They explore the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and its innovations, alongside the declining brand value of Tesla. The trio also discusses Paul McCartney's plea for UK protections for artists against AI and the evolving landscape of NFTs and meme coins in the crypto sphere.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch faced backlash due to unexpected price increases and user dissatisfaction with new features, highlighting a disconnect between tech companies and users.
  • DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, showcases an innovative cost-efficient model that raises questions about the future of AI competitiveness amid tightening regulations.

Deep dives

Bill Gates' Personal Reflection

Bill Gates reveals insights from a recent interview, highlighting his experiences and self-reflections. He candidly expresses that if he were born today, he might have been diagnosed with autism, as he often struggled with social cues and was perceived as a 'weirdo' during his youth. Gates recalls being a challenging child, exhibiting behaviors like intense focus on certain projects and missing social signals, which made him difficult for his parents to understand. His journey emphasizes the importance of recognizing neurodiversity, as his unique characteristics ultimately contributed to his success as a tech pioneer.

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