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372: Microsoft's AI Recall is Creepy! Winamp is opening their source code?

May 27, 2024

Discussion on Microsoft's AI recall invading privacy, Winamp's potential revival through open-sourcing, importance of privacy in gaming loyalty systems, and concerns about data collection practices at Costco. Explore nostalgia for Winamp, privacy issues with Microsoft, and privacy in loyalty programs.

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Exploring Open Source, Proprietary Software, and Industry Dominance

02:06 • 12min

Exploring Open-Source Success and Nostalgia for the 2000s

Nostalgia and Potential Revival of Winamp

Nostalgia and Potential of Open Sourcing Winamp

26:58 • 18min

Microsoft Office on Linux and Windows Introducing Ads

Privacy Concerns and Developer Tools

48:07 • 20min

Gaming Loyalty Systems and Privacy Concerns

01:08:05 • 5min

Discussion on Costco's Data Collection Practices and Grocery Store Alternatives

01:12:51 • 5min

Promotion of Network Shows and Editor Appreciation

01:17:53 • 3min