Software Defined Talk Episode 545: No one cares about Chickens
Nov 7, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the ethics of pet cloning, sparked by Tom Brady's dog clone. They explore the booming cloud revenue driven by AI, with big players like Alphabet and Microsoft seeing huge gains. Discussions also touch on the practical impacts of AI capacity shortages and how celebrity influence shapes public perceptions of technology. Plus, they critique marketing metrics, question GitHub's lofty developer claims, and reflect on Amazon's recent layoffs and cultural shifts. A mix of tech insights and lighthearted banter keeps it engaging!
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Cloning A Dog Feels Unsettling
- Coté and Matt Ray debate whether they'd clone a beloved dog and mostly reject the idea.
- They prefer rolling the dice on a new pet rather than reproducing the exact genetic copy.
Celebrity Pet Cloning Sparks Debate
- Discussion about Tom Brady investing in and publicizing a pet-cloning company sparks mixed reactions.
- Brandon finds it both weird and newsworthy while listeners in Slack disagree.
AI Capacity Is Driving Cloud Growth
- Cloud revenues are surging and much of the growth ties to AI capacity consumption.
- Providers report strong cloud growth likely driven by AI workloads and NVIDIA chip demand.