Mackenzie Sigalos

Mackenzie Cigalos, a Silicon Valley correspondent for CNBC, discusses the recent rollout of GPT-5 and its implications for the enterprise AI market. She highlights the mixed reactions from users, particularly its 'cold personality,' but emphasizes its rising appeal among businesses for advanced coding. The conversation also explores the competitive rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic as they vie for lucrative enterprise contracts, painting a fascinating picture of the evolving AI landscape.

Mackenzie Segalos, a Silicon Valley correspondent, discusses the recent antitrust ruling allowing Google to retain its Chrome browser. This decision bolsters Google's market dominance and could spark a wave of acquisitions in the AI sector. Segalos explores how this affects companies like Apple, enhancing their negotiating power and potential partnerships. The conversation delves into the competitive landscape, examining how major players like OpenAI are responding to these changes while focusing on innovation in the rapidly evolving AI market.

Mackenzie Sigalos, a journalist covering business, finance, and technology, discusses the buzz around OpenAI's potential $500 billion valuation tied to an employee share sale. She highlights the fast-paced negotiations and who might benefit the most. The conversation dives into how this valuation compares to tech giants and how the changing financial landscape impacts employees under the two-year hold rule. Sigalos also touches on OpenAI’s transition to a public benefit corporation and its ongoing partnerships, particularly with Microsoft.