This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1035: The Droids Are in the Escape Pod - You Can't Copyright Eleanor
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Jun 9, 2025 
Join Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive expert from Telemetry, Cathy Gellis, a tech-focused attorney, and Larry Magid, an internet safety advocate for kids, as they dive into pressing tech issues. They discuss the latest legal battles surrounding AI and privacy, including a significant court ruling on TikTok's operations. The conversation shifts to parental controls and tech’s responsibility in protecting minors online. Finally, they explore exciting innovations like augmented reality in cars and the challenges of navigating copyright laws in the digital age.
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Bill Atkinson's career change story
- Bill Atkinson left his neuroscience PhD program after Steve Jobs convinced him to join Apple and help invent the future.
- He created groundbreaking Mac software like Quickdraw, MacPaint, and HyperCard, influencing computing profoundly.
Innovations behind Mac UI design
- Bill Atkinson developed a way to draw circles and oval shapes fast without floating point math on early Macs.
- Steve Jobs inspired him to also create rounded rectangles, which became a key UI design element.
Understand AI data retention risks
- AI companies face conflicting legal demands to both delete and preserve user data, creating compliance and privacy dilemmas.
- Users should be aware their deleted chats may still be retained for legal review.
