Cosmic Alpha is out, elementary OS 8 in September, Nvidia scraped videos for its AI

Aug 10, 2024

Discover the launch of Cosmic Desktop Alpha, designed to elevate the Linux experience. Exciting updates on elementary OS 8 and GNOME 47 are discussed, alongside advances in an immutable version of Manjaro. The conversation shifts to the implications of Chrome's manifest v3 on ad blockers and other extensions. Ethical concerns surrounding Nvidia's data use for AI training are also examined. Plus, hear about the potential changes in Google's search monopoly following a court ruling and a European initiative to protect player access to video games.

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Intro

00:00 • 7min

Exploring Linux Desktop Innovations

06:43 • 19min

Navigating Chrome's Manifest Transition and AI Ethics

25:45 • 12min

Impact of the Court Ruling on Google's Search Monopoly

37:23 • 2min

Protecting Video Game Access: A Call to Action for Consumers

39:40 • 5min