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Business, Spoken

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May 8, 2024 • 8min

Amazon’s Delivery Drones Won't Fly in Arizona's Summer Heat

Explore Amazon's challenges with delivery drones in Arizona's scorching summer heat, limitations at 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn about permits, warehouse renovations, and FAA authorization. Discover advantages and concerns of the drone delivery program in Tolison, including reduced emissions, positive feedback, and potential surveillance worries.
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May 7, 2024 • 6min

Adam Neumann’s Bid to Buy WeWork Failed. Will He Now Try to Compete With It?

Former WeWork CEO, Adam Neumann, failed to repurchase the company and is now focusing on his new venture called Flow, aimed at enhancing rental experiences. Neumann plans to revolutionize apartment rentals with rebranded condos and advanced building management technology. The podcast discusses his strategic choices regarding competition with WeWork and the potential implications for the office real estate market post-COVID.
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May 2, 2024 • 6min

A Lawsuit Argues Meta Is Required by Law to Let You Control Your Own Feed

Ethan Zuckerman, an academic, is suing Meta to give users more control over their feeds. The podcast discusses the legal battle for user control over social media feeds and tools, highlighting the importance of algorithms and data privacy.
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May 1, 2024 • 7min

Why Apple’s iPhone Browser-Choice Option Sucks

European iPhone owners facing new browser choice screen. Developers torn about user experience. Representatives discuss impact on market dynamics. European Commission investigating potential effects under DMA.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 8min

The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms

The podcast delves into the battle between humans and algorithms in online content curation, highlighting the rise of algorithm-free platforms like PI.FYI. It explores the impact of social media algorithms on user experience and society, discussing challenges like information overload and promotion of desirable content. Trends such as chronological feeds, WhatsApp's popularity in the US, and group messaging dynamics are also touched upon.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 9min

Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One Instead

Explore the rise of fractional home ownership as a solution to the chaotic housing market, enabling individuals to invest in properties and earn rental income. Learn about the benefits of owning a fraction of a property for accessing luxury vacation homes affordably. Discover how retail investors can now buy tokens in homes for as little as $50, democratizing ownership in real estate.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 5min

Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels

Meta's release of Alama 3 could challenge OpenAI and Google's business models. Discussing the impact on the AI industry, affordability, transparency, and competition. Exploring other tech giants' open-source AI initiatives and future plans, including Mixdral 8X22B and a 400 billion parameter version of Alama 3.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 6min

Senate Vote Leaves TikTok's Creator Economy Staring Into the Abyss

US Senate passes bill threatening TikTok ban, creators and businesses face uncertain future. Exploring growth of TikTok, influence on creators, potential ban impact, legislative actions, financial dependence, evolving content trends.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 6min

Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem

The podcast features the new chief executive of ASML, facing political juggling amidst US-China trade tensions. They discuss challenges in the semiconductor market and navigating geopolitical pressures and technological advancements.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 6min

The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK

UK blocks access to deepfake pornography websites due to new legislation, discussing the impact on content creation and calls for more action. Shutdown of a major deepfake porn site in the UK, highlighting VPN usage to bypass restrictions and the importance of VPN as a protective measure.

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