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Tech news stories cover SBF appealing sentencing, UK court denies Apple lawsuit dismissal, Microsoft's Copilot AI, ByteDance's TikTok deadline extension, challenges for Russian software companies, Google discontinuing Google One VPN, Twitter mishap with URL changes, and US congressman exploring AI.

Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this specialbonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leadersin the field. Srinivasan Venkatarajan is the Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft,focusing on Azure Data & AI and Azure OpenAI. And Chris McGuire is the General Manager ofthe Global Microsoft Partnership for IBM. They discuss the efforts by IBM and Microsoft in the generative AI space, how this relationshiphas been providing value to clients, and why collaboration is necessary for technologicalprogress. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Learn more about IBM Consulting for Microsoft This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Ernie Smith discusses a fake DMCA takedown notice he received as a ploy to boost search rankings. The podcast explores the deceptive tactics used, the importance of safeguarding intellectual property, and the intricacies of handling DMCA notices and image rights.

Explore the tragic tale of Nintendo's Virtual Boy, its development challenges, and the ultimate demise of the VR gaming system. Delve into the evolution of immersive technology, display technology, and the rise and fall of VR in the 90s.

The podcast discusses the FCC's vote on net neutrality, Google destroying data records, and Ford delaying EV production. Other topics include tech giants, political influence, disruptions in technology, connectivity ads, and cybersecurity challenges.

Exploring the impact of the 'Lenna image' from a Playboy centerfold on tech history, discussing advancements in image processing and industry scrutiny. Delving into the early days of USC's Signal and Image Processing Institute and their unique scanning methodology. Exploring the transformation of images into signals for technological innovation, highlighting challenges in image scanning and computer systems in the 1970s. The legacy of the Lenna image in driving digital imagery technology advancements and promoting inclusivity in the tech industry by advocating for diversity and inclusivity.

Explore tales of corporate espionage in the tech industry, from IBM's undercover tactics to Gillette's stolen razor design. Learn about rivalry between Oracle and Microsoft, scandals at HP, and the legal repercussions of industrial espionage. Discover the risks, motivations, and legal implications behind these shady actions.

TikTok challenges US Senate, new AI policies in government, streaming service bans butt content, AI regulations and cryptocurrency sentencing, Twitter's news integrity decline, Gearbox acquired by Take-Two Interactive, Twitch's acquisition process and new policies on intimate body parts content

Founder of In-N-Out, Harry Snyder, didn't invent the intercom, but he pioneered drive-thru services. Explore the evolution of communication technologies, from telephone to intercoms, and the cultural impact of drive-thrus in shaping American car culture.

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