Plain English with Derek Thompson

How AI Could Change Apple and Google, Writing and Music, and Everything Else

Jan 27, 2023

In this fascinating conversation, Ben Thompson, author of the Stratechery newsletter, delves into the profound impact of generative AI on the tech landscape. He highlights the excitement surrounding tools like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion and contrasts AI's potential with the limitations of cryptocurrency. The discussion also navigates Google's advertising challenges, the evolving role of AI in mobile technology, and OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft. Thompson paints a picture of a transformative era in technology that will reshape our digital interactions.

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Episode guests

Ben Thompson

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Future of Crypto

01:25

The Advantages of Text Over Images in Business

01:22

Google's Response to Chatty Searches

01:16

Googles computing costs are going higher = likely using AI computing

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Intro

2min

Exploring Generative AI: Fascination and Controversy

18min

The Evolution of Advertising and AI's Role

8min

Understanding OpenAI's Vision and Partnership with Microsoft

4min

Navigating AI Challenges: Google's Advertising Dilemma

9min

Navigating AI: Trust and Personal Preferences in Technology

2min

AI and Mobile Technology: A Glimpse into the Future

17min

“The story of 2022 was the emergence of AI," wrote Ben Thompson, the author of the Stratechery newsletter and podcast. "It seems clear to me that this is a new epoch in technology.” Ben and Derek talk about ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, the state of generative AI, and how the biggest tech companies will try to wrangle this fascinating suite of new tools.

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Host: Derek Thompson

Guest: Ben Thompson

Producer: Devon Manze

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