Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Charter Wins and Does Disney a Favor, Charter and the Broadband Market, SMIC Gets the US Government’s Attention

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Sep 12, 2023
Charter and Disney reached an agreement that benefits both parties, highlighting Charter's win and the potential of rebundling failed streaming services. The podcast also discusses ESPN's strategy of selling its service to internet TV providers and Charter's advancements in the broadband market. Additionally, it explores China's progress in chip technology and the geopolitical situation between the US and China, focusing on sanctions and chip development. The skewed incentive structure in systems without effective market feedback loops and the violation of US sanction rules by SMIC are also discussed.
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