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Apr 4, 2024 • 7min
Facebook takes on TikTok with a vertical-first video player
Facebook challenges TikTok with new vertical video player; WhatsApp outage; OnePlus develops Google Magic Eraser competitor; Homebase HR software discussed; Homebase secures $60M funding; Full Glass Wine acquires wine marketplaces; Ghost Autonomy shuts down
Apr 3, 2024 • 8min
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI
Musicians sign letter against irresponsible AI, Meta denies Netflix read private messages, Indeed unveils AI work experience writer. Netflix-Facebook allegations, Musk's response. Rubric's IPO, Quadratic launch, Yahoo acquires Artifact.
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund
Sam Altman, former president of Y Combinator and co-chairman of OpenAI, discusses OpenAI Startup Fund's expansion and investments. They also cover Slack's partnership with Salesforce, Microsoft unbundling Teams, and ChatGPT no longer requiring an account.
Mar 30, 2024 • 7min
OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can't use it... yet
OpenAI created a voice cloning tool not available to the public yet. Google teases Apple supporting RCS. Instagram is working on 'Blend', a feature for personalized Reels with friends.
Mar 29, 2024 • 7min
X is testing NSFW adult communities, according to screenshots
Crypto exchange co-founder sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, testing NSFW adult communities on social media platform, US offers reward to catch cybercrime hackers, Google.org funds generative AI projects, SkyFlow raises $30M for AI software and data privacy
Mar 28, 2024 • 7min
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic
LinkedIn testing TikTok-like video feed; Google updates fashion recommendations; Amazon invests $4B in Anthropic AI; Tech giants compete in user experience; Startup innovations in retirement planning, music production, and eco-friendly water treatment
Mar 27, 2024 • 7min
Elon Musk says all Premium subscribers on X will gain access to AI chatbot Grok this week
Elon Musk announces AI chatbot Grok access for X subscribers; Instagram's political content filter, Robinhood's new credit card compared
Mar 26, 2024 • 6min
Spotify tests video courses
The podcast discusses Spotify's new video courses on music, creativity, business, and healthy living, partnering with BBC and Skillshare. Users can access free lessons and courses priced from 20 to 80 pounds to engage a wide audience.
Mar 23, 2024 • 5min
Apple is in hot water with the DoJ
Threads is adding live scores for sports games; AT&T won’t say how its customers’ data spilled online; What you need to know about Apple’s iPhone antitrust lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2024 • 7min
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot
Microsoft really wants to talk about Copilot; Reddit stock closes up nearly 48% on its first day of trading; DoorDash begins piloting drone deliveries in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
