The internet and screens can lead to reflexive behavior and make it difficult to focus, as described by Ezra Klein as an 'acid bath for human cognition'. Despite loving the internet and screens, the speaker admits that it has become harder to read a book due to their influence.
The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft last week for copyright infringement. Kevin Roose and Casey Newton walk through the lawsuit and discuss the stakes for news publishers. Then, they talk about Apple’s “walled garden,” which is facing threats from both regulators and 16-year-olds. Finally, we set our tech resolutions for the new year.
Today’s guest: Eric Migicovsky, co-founder of Beeper
Additional Reading:
- The New York Times sued OpenAI.
- Apple’s latest headache in the debate over blue vs. green bubbles.
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