Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson (Preview) LLM Utilities, Google Disruption, Remote Work Angst, Family Tech Support, and a Thanksgiving Mailbag
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Nov 26, 2024 Listeners are treated to a holiday special filled with subscriber emails. Topics dive into the integration of LLMs into workflows and the human reactions to AI-generated content. There's an insightful discussion on the disruption risks facing Google. A young engineer's remote work challenges are addressed, alongside some humorous family tech support tales. The show even touches on creating reality shows and features an amusing unpaid shoe testimonial. A festive mix of insights and levity awaits!
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Margins and Value Chain
- It's difficult for high-margin businesses to transition to low-margin ones.
- This is partly due to financial reasons and the challenge of competing on efficiency.
Commodity Labor and Path Dependency
- Cheap labor is often treated as a commodity in manufacturing.
- Companies make decisions based on this assumption, leading to path dependency.
Apple's iPhone Success
- Apple's iPhone success wasn't solely brilliant disruption but also driven by high margins.
- The decision to prioritize the iPhone over the iPod was financially straightforward.