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Jun 20, 2024 • 6min
Adobe Says It Won't Train AI Using Artists' Work. Creatives Aren't Convinced
Exploring Adobe's controversial use of artists' work for AI training and the concerns raised about potential violations of intellectual property rights. The podcast debates whether Adobe can be trusted with creators' content and delves into alternative software options for artists.

Jun 19, 2024 • 7min
Airbnb's Olympics Push Could Help it Win Over Paris
Discover how Airbnb is leveraging the upcoming Olympics in Paris to expand its reach, despite facing strict regulations. Learn about unique accommodation options like staying in the Musée d'Orcée's clock facade. Explore the impact of the Olympics on Airbnb rentals in Paris, including increased prices, mixed attitudes from locals, potential challenges for hosts, and a boost in tourism.

Jun 18, 2024 • 6min
Orkut’s Founder Is Still Dreaming of a Social Media Utopia
Orkut Büyükkökten, the founder of a popular social network in the mid-2000s, discusses the rise and fall of his platform. He shares heartwarming stories of connection and his new venture, Hello!, focused on fostering positive interactions and authentic human connections on social media.

Jun 17, 2024 • 9min
No Matter How You Package It, Apple Intelligence Is AI
Discover how Apple is redefining artificial intelligence with its Gen AI strategy, focusing on safety, efficiency, and privacy. Learn about the impact of machine learning on Apple's products and the internal debate on changing company ethos for autonomous solution discovery.

Jun 14, 2024 • 10min
From the Archives: How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products
Exploring China's law mandating tech firms to disclose vulnerabilities, concerns about misuse for hacking operations, challenges faced by tech companies in compliance, varying levels of response to disclosure requirements, and implications in the context of US-China tensions and cyber espionage activities.

Jun 14, 2024 • 5min
LinkedIn’s AI Career Coaches Will See You Now
Explore LinkedIn's new AI career coaches and resume writing tools, including chatbots based on popular career coaches. Discover how these generative AI features are revolutionizing job searching and recruitment on the platform. Delve into the concerns over biases in AI-driven hiring and the future implications for the workforce.

Jun 13, 2024 • 7min
The $50 Billion Musk Referendum
Elon Musk's $50 billion bonus referendum at Tesla, controversies surrounding the pay package, concerns about competition, lobbying efforts, and potential impact on Musk's priorities and political affiliations.

Jun 12, 2024 • 8min
From the Archives: This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
Exploring a potential UN treaty to address plastic pollution crisis, emphasizing the need to regulate plastic production and disposal. Discussing strategies like reducing single-use plastics, regulating harmful chemicals, managing microplastics, and fostering recycling initiatives

Jun 12, 2024 • 4min
Danish Media Threatens to Sue OpenAI
Danish media threatens to sue OpenAI for using their content to train AI models. Legal issues arise over web scraping without permission. Explore joint negotiation tactics and the use of DeleteMe service for data protection.

Jun 11, 2024 • 8min
Roaring Kitty Is Playing With Fire
Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, discusses his influence on the GameStop stock frenzy through social media, facing legal consequences and regulatory scrutiny. The podcast delves into the ethical dilemmas of influencing stock prices and the challenges of navigating securities laws amidst regulatory oversight.