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Anthropic claims it has surpassed OpenAI with its new Opus 4.5 model, boasting enhanced efficiency and memory. Meanwhile, OpenAI introduces a fun shopping research tool powered by GPT-5 Mini. Nvidia finds itself in hot water amid fraud allegations, responding with a strong denial. Google's stock surges as it aims to penetrate the TPU market, vying for dominance against Nvidia's chips. The AI landscape is heating up, leading to intriguing competition and innovations in technology.

Discover the chaos behind X's 'About This Account' rollout and the backlash over foreign account flags. Explore OpenAI's update that led to harmful user delusions. Unpack the looming antitrust case against Google’s ad tech monopoly and the implications of insurers retreating from AI coverage. Learn about the impact of an AI boom on memory chip capacities, which may create shortages for everyday devices. A tech landscape full of intrigue and challenges awaits!

Google has cleverly integrated AirDrop compatibility for Pixel users, shaking up the platform barriers. Sam Altman's memo highlights Google's accelerating AI advancements. A quantum internet is on the horizon as IBM and Cisco team up, promising a leap in connectivity. The latest fundraising news shines a light on Kalshi's skyrocketing valuation in the prediction market. Plus, Brian shares intriguing longread recommendations that delve into tech trends and creative insights.

A heated debate on who should regulate AI is brewing, with a draft executive order aiming to centralize power. Google's new Nano Banana Pro image generation tool is making waves with its innovative features. Meanwhile, the creator economy is set to hit $37 billion in ad spending by 2025. Excitingly, consumer robots like the Mimo are starting to revolutionize home chores, clearing tables and loading dishwashers seamlessly. Plus, the success of Battlefield 6 has significantly boosted game sales in the U.S.!

Tons of things today. Google’s new Gemini 3 model. Signs the “second tier” of AI startups is starting to get product market fit. The EU has announced that watering down of GDPR that was rumored. And will Meta’s big win against the government mean mergers and acquisitions are back on the tech menu? Google is launching Gemini 3, its ‘most intelligent’ AI model yet (The Verge) AI Music Platform Suno Valued at $2.45 Billion (WSJ) TikTok will let you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see (TechCrunch) Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws (The Verge) Meta Did Not Violate Antitrust Law, Judge Rules (NYTimes) Meta’s Victory Opens the Way for Silicon Valley to Go Deal Shopping (NYTimes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major Cloudflare outage impacted key websites, causing widespread disruptions. The crypto market faced a severe downturn, with a staggering $1.2 trillion loss as traders pulled away from speculative assets. Meanwhile, Grok 4.1 aims to compete with ChatGPT by enhancing emotional intelligence and creativity. Databricks is making headlines with its impressive growth and talks of raising capital at a valuation exceeding $130 billion. Additionally, concerns over irrational AI investments were echoed by Sundar Pichai as tech giants rack up record debts for AI advancements.

Jeff Bezos is set to reclaim a CEO role with a new AI startup focused on engineering. Apple may soon see Tim Cook step down, raising questions about succession. There's a stir around the release strategy of iPhones, hinting at multiple launches in a year. Uh-oh, AI toys aren’t all fun and games, as some give troubling safety advice. Lastly, visions of data centers in space are discussed, exploring ambitious tech innovations and their economic feasibility.

Discover how a seed-stage company is tackling the legacy code crisis faced by Fortune 500s. They share staggering statistics about aging mainframe systems and the critical loss of expert knowledge. Learn about their innovative crawl-walk-run onboarding approach, which includes transforming complex code into readable documentation. The episode highlights the digital twin concept, known as the Hyper Twin, which replicates expert insights and evolves continuously. Finally, hear about their motivating origin story and ambitious goals in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

OpenAI is experimenting with group chats in ChatGPT across several countries, enhancing collaborative AI interactions. Hyperscalers like Amazon and Microsoft unite against Nvidia over chip export restrictions. The ongoing feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk adds drama to the tech scene. Google successfully identifies the source behind fake shipment alert texts. Plus, AI startup Cursor makes headlines with substantial funding and impressive valuation, showcasing the booming AI landscape.

Valve is shaking up the gaming world with its new Steam Machine and a wireless VR headset called Steam Frame. The Steam Machine boasts impressive specs like an AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU. Meanwhile, the Steam Frame introduces innovative streaming technology for low-latency VR experiences. OpenAI announces the release of GPT-5.1, featuring personality options, while Cursor's valuation skyrockets to $29.3 billion. Additionally, Apple's new Digital ID might change how we carry our identification.