Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson
A podcast about understanding how tech works and the way it is changing the world. Hosted by Andrew Sharp with Ben Thompson.
Episodes
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Jul 25, 2024 • 13min
(Preview) Llama 3.1 and Zuckerberg’s Open Approach, Lessons from the Crowdstrike Mess, Understanding Netflix Strategy and Apple Spending
Meta introduces a powerful LLM, Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI, Crowdstrike mess reveals security-competition tensions. Updated Netflix strategy explores ad business, Apple's Hollywood spending spree. Tech influence on Hollywood, Netflix's ad tier, Amazon Prime's ad integration, NBA's considerations, and comparison of Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions.
7 snips
Jul 18, 2024 • 21min
(Preview) What Trump Could Mean for Tech, X as a News Source, Two Testimonials from ChatGPT Users
JD Vance discusses tech antitrust policy, big tech versus little tech interests, and X under Elon Musk. ChatGPT testimonials highlight its impact on learning and challenges in AI implementation. The hosts wrap up by choosing new jobs and favorite teams.
Jul 11, 2024 • 16min
(Preview) Once More Unto the EU Breach, No Apple or Microsoft on OpenAI’s Board, Paramount Wants to Be a Tech Company
Ben and Andrew discuss Apple's EU dilemma, OpenAI without Apple or Microsoft, Paramount's tech ambitions, Apple's F1 movie reveal, and bubble tea trends. The podcast highlights regulatory challenges, Hollywood mergers, and tech's impact on entertainment industry.
Jun 27, 2024 • 18min
(Preview) Perplexity and the Media, Burning Furniture at the Structural Nadir, The EU and the Costs of Ambiguity
Exploring media struggles in the AI era, the impact of EU laws on tech giants, and the challenges of innovation and regulation. Interviews with industry experts like Benedict Evans and Nvidia CEO highlight the future of tech. Plus, recommendations for entertaining podcast interviews.
19 snips
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 9min
The FTC Sues Adobe, Keynote Season and Progress, A Few More Apple Questions
The podcast discusses the FTC suing Adobe, the vibes at WWDC, and more Apple questions. Topics include Facebook's data calculus, the DRI model, and stress-testing developer concerns with Vision Pro.
Jun 18, 2024 • 12min
(Preview) Your WWDC Emails: GenAI for Work Email, Developer Questions, Strategy for OpenAI, Implications for Nvidia, and More
Listener questions post-WWDC cover AI for Outlook, Apple Intelligence data access, cloud and chip inquiries. Discussion on Apple's AI strategy, developer risks, and implications for Nvidia and OpenAI.
27 snips
Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
Apple Gets Intelligence, Unpacking the Partnership with OpenAI, What WWDC Can Tell Us About AI Adoption
Exploring Apple's mainstream AI vision, partnership with OpenAI, and WWDC 2024 highlights. Discussing Apple's defensive AI implementation, memory constraints, and potential Private Cloud Compute impact. Speculating on Apple Intelligence Plus subscription, keynote comparison with Google, and revenue possibilities from AI-related purchases.
Jun 10, 2024 • 13min
(Preview) Microsoft’s Recall Mess, The Future of Streaming and Advertising, Follow-Up on Dark GPU Theory
The podcast discusses Microsoft's recall mess and security changes, Netflix's potential advertising ventures, and the possibility of a dark GPU sequel. Topics include Netflix's advertising strategies, proper sampling techniques in polling, challenges in measuring advertising effectiveness on streaming platforms, and the future of streaming advertising and big brands.
Jun 6, 2024 • 13min
(Preview) What Walmart Could Offer to Advertisers, Walmart's Momentum in E-Commerce, AI Skepticism and the Logic of a Bubble
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discusses Walmart's ad business challenges, becoming an Amazon competitor; AI skepticism talk leads to bubble discussion. Plus, NBA Finals picks.
25 snips
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Generative AI and Hardware Upgrades, Google History and the Dark GPU Theory, Amazon’s Logistics Long Play
Exploring generative AI in voice assistants, GPU future projections, Amazon's logistics strategies, and a review of the Cybertruck. Discussions on Apple's AI plans, Google's dark fiber purchase, Nvidia's GPU models, and Amazon's e-commerce dominance. An in-depth look at investments in future technologies, shareholder reactions, and the evolving GPU market landscape.
