Goldman Sachs economists critique generative AI for its limited productivity, high power demands. Podcast discusses challenges of AI models in training, women's sports. Debunks hype around AI automation in fast-food ordering. Emphasizes value of human creativity over AI in creative process. Calls for accountability in tech industry against unethical practices.

Ed Zitron discusses how shareholder supremacy is destroying the tech industry, leading to pursuit of unsustainable ideas like generative AI. Reflects on disconnected managers, layoffs, and CEOs prioritizing growth over product quality. Explores the negative impact on creative jobs and society as profit trumps values.

Ed Zitron discusses the impacts of Shareholder Supremacy on capitalism and tech companies. Topics include the history of growth-at-all-costs economy, Jack Welch's influence on capitalism, toxic management practices, layoffs, and prioritizing shareholders over innovation.

Tech worker Nik Suresh and Robert Evans discuss AI hype in the tech industry, critiquing grifting, hiring practices, and misuse of technology. They explore challenges in data science and management, emphasizing ethical concerns and societal needs over AI development.

Tech writer Alex Cranz and YouTube influencer Michael Fisher discuss the tech industry's stagnation in innovation, AR devices, AI technology limitations, and the importance of honest reviews in a lively podcast episode.

Former NBC disinformation reporter Ben Collins, now CEO of Global Tetrahedron, discusses saving The Onion with Jeff Lawson. They emphasize AI tech importance, patience in media transition, and empowering writers in journalism. Ads for products like NYX period underwear are included.

Explore Apple's AI integration at WWDC, privacy concerns in new updates, and the implications of ChatGPT on iOS devices. Criticisms on data sources, privacy, and control over AI. Advertisements for various products and services interspersed throughout the podcast.

Criticism of Sam Altman's AI promises in Silicon Valley by Ed Zitron and Bloomberg's Ellen Huet. Discussion on Altman's rise to power, challenges at OpenAI, manipulative power plays in tech, and reflections on innovation.

Guests Sam Altman, Ed Zitron, and Tom Dotan discuss the controversial rise of Sam Altman in Silicon Valley, his risky investment strategy with over 400 companies, conflicts of interest in venture capital, and the potential impact of his influence in the tech industry.

Tech expert Ed Zitron discusses the downfall of tech's growth era and the importance of empowering builders in Silicon Valley. The podcast dives into the struggles of the tech industry post-2019, critiquing the obsession with hype over practicality, and the deceptive practices of industry giants like Microsoft. It calls for a shift towards genuine innovation and sustainability in tech development.