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August 6th, 2024 | OpenAI co-founder John Schulman says he will leave and join rival Anthropic

Aug 10, 2024
Join OpenAI co-founder John Schulman as he navigates his transition to the rival company Anthropic. Schulman shares insights on the AI sector's leadership shake-up and the ensuing community reactions. The conversation dives into the challenges and ethical implications surrounding AI, personal legal battles, and evolving software practices. Tune in as they also discuss innovative projects like supermarket price tracking and corporate relocations, shedding light on the changing tech landscape.
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  • John Schulman's departure from OpenAI to Anthropik highlights significant shifts in AI leadership and concerns over the future of AI products.
  • Clown Strike's successful defiance against CrowdStrike's DMCA request underscores ongoing debates about free speech and the complexities of trademark law in the tech industry.

Deep dives

Chromecast's Evolution to Google TV

The transformation of Chromecast into the Google TV streamer marks a significant shift in how users can access streaming content. Over a decade, Chromecast simplified smart TV streaming, which made it more accessible for users, and even though production is set to end, Google plans to continue support to celebrate its impact. The new Google TV streamer aims to consolidate features, thus creating a more comprehensive smart home hub, although feedback reveals mixed feelings with some users favoring the previous straightforward design. Discussions among users also touch on privacy issues, branding changes, and potential strategies for future product resurrections from Google.

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