Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels
Feb 9, 2024
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WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann trying to buy back the company, Meta's AI content labeling efforts, Warner Bros., Fox, and Disney launching a sports streaming service, Dartmouth reinstating standardized test scores for applicants, and Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin.
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Dartmouth College is reverting back to requiring standardized test scores for applicants, setting it apart from other test-optional universities.
Scott predicts that Apple's mixed reality headset will fail due to its lack of clear purpose and potential discomfort, highlighting the need for further development in mixed reality technology.
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Dartmouth reinstates standardized test scores requirement for applicants
Dartmouth College has announced that it will require applicants to submit standardized test scores, citing new research showing that SAT and ACT scores help predict first-year college performance. This decision marks a return to the university's pre-pandemic policy and sets it apart from the more than 1,900 US colleges and universities that are currently test-optional.
Apple's mixed reality headset is predicted to be a failure
Scott predicts that Apple's mixed reality headset will be a failure, citing its lack of a clear purpose and potential discomfort caused by obstructing peripheral vision. He believes that the headset was an attempt by Mark Zuckerberg to gain control and establish a hardware channel for distribution, but it ultimately fell short in terms of user experience. Scott argues that Apple's headset, while better designed, will also face challenges and suggests that mixed reality technology needs further development to be successful.
Predicted outcome for layoffs in big tech
In response to a question about the aftermath of layoffs, Scott advises individuals to consider the career value of remaining in their positions. He suggests seeking advice from trusted peers and assembling a network of mentors to provide guidance. Scott notes that change and tumult within an organization can also bring opportunities for advancement. However, he cautions individuals to carefully evaluate their financial security and not to leave unless they have secured another job or are financially secure.
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump’s lack of immunity in the 2020 election trial, Meta’s efforts to label AI content, and WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann trying to buy back the company. Plus, Warner Bros., Fox, and Disney are launching a sports streaming service, and Dartmouth will again require applicants to submit standardized test scores. And of course, Tucker Carlson has scored an interview with Vladimir Putin. Then, a listener question on what to do when your team is taken out by layoffs
Note: Tucker Carlson released his interview with Putin after we taped.