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Sep 18, 2024 • 60min

588: Hulk Smash “PUNY DEVS”

The insidious undercurrents threatening to crush open-source AI projects, plus our thoughts on Microsoft's "big changes" to Windows post-CrowdStrike.Sponsored By:Coder QA: Take $1 a month off for the lifetime of your membership and contribute to our show directly. Promo Code: summerLinks:💥 Gets Sats Quick and Easy with Strike — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. Easily integrates with Fountain.fm. Setup your Strike account, and you have one of the world's best ways to buy sats.🇨🇦 Bitcoin Well — Enable your independence with the fastest and safest way to buy bitcoin in Canada and the USA. Focused on Bitcoin excellence, enabling true financial independence 🥇📻 Boost with Fountain.FM — Boost from Fountain.FM's website and keep your current Podcast app. Or kick the tires on the Podcasting 2.0 revolution and try out Fountain.FM the app! 🚀Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison — "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that's going on," Ellison saidCalifornia’s AI Bill Threatens To Derail Open-Source Innovation — While proponents tout amendments made "in direct response to" concerns voiced by "the open source community," critics of the bill argue that it would crush the development of open-source AI models.Mark Ruffalo on X — My open letter to Gov @GavinNewsom on CA’s #SB1047: the AI regulation we need to get ahead of the risks.OpenAI, Anthropic, Google employees support California AI bill — California's SB 1047 has passed both the State Assembly and Senate and now sits on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, awaiting his signature or veto by Sep. 30.OpenAI Says California’s Controversial AI Bill Will Hurt Innovation — The startup wrote a letter to California State Senator Scott Wiener opposing the legislation.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman leaves safety committee — Other members include Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, retired US Army General and former NSA chief Paul Nakasone, and former Sony general counsel Nicole Seligman.Microsoft is building new Windows security features to prevent another CrowdStrike incident — There’s no talk of locking down the Windows kernel just yet, but Microsoft clearly wants to move endpoint security systems out of there.Finalement, nos téléphones pourraient bel et bien nous écouter - YouTube
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h

587: Surfing the WSL Wave

Mike, a passionate follower of the World Surf League, shares his exhilarating insights into competitive surfing. He discusses the thrill of riding the perfect wave and the intricacies of training for high-level competitions. The conversation shifts to the parallels between surfing and tech, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in both fields. Mike also delves into the latest trends in surf culture, providing a unique perspective on how innovation influences sports. Tune in for a wave of inspiration and a splash of excitement!
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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 6min

586: Mike's Clone Army

Mike, a strategist for the Clone Wars, discusses his innovative plans using Dokku, a platform for rapid app deployment. They dive into the implications of AI potentially diminishing traditional coding roles and explore AWS features that enhance data handling. The conversation shifts to the evolution of Docker and its significant impact on development. Nostalgic reflections on podcasting advancements and the dilemmas surrounding digital identity provide further depth, while contrasting views on Apple’s leadership create a thought-provoking dialogue.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 54min

585: From Ops to Dev and Back Again

The conversation dives into the origins and evolution of DevOps, revealing the frustrations that sparked its rise. There's a fascinating examination of the tension between generative AI and the beauty of human creativity, fueled by a notable CEO's rejection of AI-driven design tools. Discussions also cover the impact of inflation on tech job markets, the aftermath of a hurricane on local businesses, and skepticism surrounding innovative robotic devices. Finally, the hosts ponder the future of cloud computing and the role of Bitcoin in achieving financial stability.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 48min

584: Google’s Poisoned Apple

A spilled drink sets a humorous tone as hosts reflect on tech mishaps. They discuss the Raspberry Pi 5 and its impact on innovation. The conversation dives into Google's potential breakup following antitrust scrutiny. Legal battles of tech giants like Apple and Google highlight market implications. The introduction of digital IDs makes travel easier, sparking amusing anecdotes. Lastly, nostalgia for classic games like Diablo reveals fond memories and clever school-day tactics for play.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 54min

583: A Shekel for Every Click

Apple tightens its grip on developers, raising concerns over in-app purchase policies and their impact on independent creators. The podcast dives into Ford's controversial patent for tracking speeding vehicles, blending tech with privacy issues. Smaller, affordable AI models gain momentum, while InstructLab emerges as a game-changer for customizing AI solutions. Additionally, the hosts celebrate Objective-C and discuss the shifting landscape of programming languages, all while engaging listeners on supporting the show through innovative funding methods.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 56min

582: Intel: It Hurts Inside

This discussion dives into Google's recent antitrust ruling, underlining its monopoly in the search and advertising realm. The conversation shifts to the tech industry's shakeup, featuring Intel's struggles and innovative solutions like SeaweedFS for data management. There's a playful critique of the latest Apple products, questioning their innovation. Moreover, they explore the frustrations with AI tools and highlight struggles in the healthcare IT sector, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone with humor and engaging stories.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 49min

581: Lunacy Lake

The hosts delve into OpenAI's new AI search prototype and its implications for Google’s antitrust issues. They explore Intel's troubling Raptor Lake defects and highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding their response. Concerns about the upcoming Lunar Lake CPU launch raise questions about consumer trust. Additionally, discussions about CrowdStrike's outage reveal alarming financial impacts on critical sectors. The episode wraps up with critiques of crypto regulation and personal frustrations with social media platforms.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 5min

580: Error Lake

The podcast covers topics like CrowdStrike outage, Intel's developer challenges, Open Source AI growth, chip imports risks, Windows update disruption, accidental browser extension installation, Intel CPU issues, RISC architecture, AI in writing, layoffs, and listener success stories.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 53min

579: The Insufferable Small Business

The podcast discusses the challenges and annoyances of small business owners, the questionable usefulness of AI, Microsoft's nuclear power plans for AI, and tech investment trends. It also touches on the performance of Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs and the importance of local application sync.

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