Abrar Al-Heeti, a tech reporter for CNET, joins Dan Patterson, an AI and disinformation expert, and Lisa Eadicicco, a senior editor focused on mobile tech. They delve into the iPod's 23-year legacy and its impact on music consumption. The discussion shifts to AI’s role in art, highlighted by a $1.1 million AI painting, and how cryptocurrency is influencing political landscapes. Concerns around TikTok's potential shutdown are raised, alongside the evolving safety measures on Roblox, emphasizing a balance between creativity and user protection.

Discussing Blackbird.ai's Compass, an AI tool for verifying claims with context, and Google's Gemini model controversy. Exploration of data-sharing deals for AI training and the importance of open sourcing AI systems. Delving into the role of Compass in combating misinformation and providing clarity in media content.

Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-large at TechRadar, and Dan Patterson, Director of Content at Blackbird AI, dive into the future of tech amid changing political landscapes. They discuss Lyft's foray into robotaxis and the implications of new self-driving systems from GM and Ford. Ulanoff shares insights on ChatGPT's search capabilities as a competitor to Google. Patterson analyzes how upcoming regulations may reshape the tech industry, emphasizing the balance between innovation and oversight in a new administration.