Riley and Jakob dive into how the internet is morphing into a segmented landscape dominated by major players. They discuss AI's game-changing role in search, particularly with Perplexity AI, and the troubling issues of content scraping. The challenges of monetizing content on platforms like Reddit are examined, revealing a struggle for fair rewards. Nostalgia surfaces as they reminisce about simpler social media days, comparing past experiences to today's highly regulated online environment. The conversation raises concerns about the future of a truly open internet.

The co-founders of Character.ai, noted for their work on advanced conversational agents, dive into the latest tech controversies. They discuss Intel's staggering layoffs and the challenges of processing failures. The conversation shifts to the U.S. suing TikTok over child privacy, highlighting online safety dilemmas. Other intriguing topics include Apple’s ad cancellations, evolving AI technology, and breakthroughs in robotic dentistry. Their insights provide a captivating glimpse into the rapidly changing world of technology and its implications.

Microsoft faced a major DDoS attack, impacting services like Minecraft and Xbox Live. The episode dives into the scrutiny surrounding AI deepfakes and Google's legislative efforts. Perplexity is shaking things up with a new revenue sharing model. In tech news, the Ryzen 9 5900XT launch is covered along with Amazon's recall of 400,000 products. Meta is settling a massive lawsuit over privacy, while a controversial Google ad utilizes AI for emotional storytelling. Lastly, a quirky AI wearable called 'Friend' is discussed for socially awkward situations.

AMD's new mobile chips are shaking up the gaming performance scene, while a packaging error leads to a delay in the Ryzen 9000 series. SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9, but Boeing faces ongoing challenges. Concerns are rising over car manufacturers selling data, prompting potential FTC investigations. Logitech's CEO floats the idea of a subscription model for premium gear, and Apple postpones new AI features. MIT unveils a breakthrough transistor, and innovative exoskeleton pants aim to boost leg strength for users.

Get ready for a tech rollercoaster! The Ryzen 9000 series is delayed, while OpenAI reveals SearchGPT, stirring excitement. Secure Boot faces critical security issues that raise eyebrows. Meanwhile, leaks about the Google Pixel 9 hint at innovative features. Epic Games battles new app rules, and a major IT outage shakes Microsoft. In a stellar twist, NASA tests cutting-edge space lasers for 4K video transmission. It's a wild ride through the latest in technology!

Crowdstrike offers $10 gift cards, Google scraps 3rd-party cookies plan, Meta releases Llama 3.1, FTC probes 'surveillance pricing', Igor's Lab GPU thermal paste report, Reddit blocks non-Google search engines, Marc Andreessen wants AI comedy

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