Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 04/10 – JK, JK, JK
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Apr 10, 2025 The latest buzz centers around fluctuating trade tariffs and their unexpected impacts on major players like Apple and Nintendo. There's a wild exploration of how many iPhones can fit in a jumbo jet! Google unveils its Agent2Agent protocol to boost AI collaboration, while OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, claiming harassment. Meanwhile, advancements in logistics promise to dramatically speed up customs processes in India. The demand for electricity due to AI is also on the rise, raising questions about future energy consumption.
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Apple's iPhone Airlift
- Apple chartered cargo flights to ship iPhones from India to the US to avoid tariffs.
- This equated to approximately 12 days of US iPhone sales, highlighting the scale of Apple's operations.
OpenAI vs. Musk
- OpenAI countersued Elon Musk, alleging harassment and attempts to seize control of OpenAI's AI innovations.
- Musk's actions are portrayed as bad faith tactics to benefit him personally.
Google's A2A Protocol
- Google launched Agent2Agent (A2A), a protocol for AI agents to communicate and collaborate across platforms.
- A2A aims to solve the problem of siloed AI systems in enterprises, improving automation and workflows.