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New Apple CEO, OpenAI's New Image Model, Vercel AI Hack Apr 21, 2026

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In this episode, we explore the significant leadership change at Apple as Tim Cook steps down and John Tarnas takes the helm, amid ongoing challenges in the AI sector. We also discuss major developments like Vercel's security breach, Snapchat's layoffs tied to AI, OpenAI's new Image 2.0 model, and Amazon's massive investment in Anthropic.
Chapters
00:00 Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down
03:40 Vercel Security Breach
05:59 FTC Settlement with Clarify
09:55 Snapchat Layoffs and AI Coding
14:35 OpenAI Image 2.0 Release
15:39 Amazon Invests in Anthropic

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Anthropic's Revenue Win Against OpenAI Apr 20, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind Anthropic's revenue success compared to OpenAI. Join us for insights from founders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Innovations from OpenAI Codex and Anthropic Claude Apr 17, 2026

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In this episode, we highlight innovations stemming from OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude. Understand what these advancements mean for startups. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anthropic Ships Opus 4.7, $2B With No Product & Google AI Deals Apr 16, 2026

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Anthropic dropped Claude Opus 4.7 today, but the bigger story is the model they didn't release. We break down Project Glasswing, why Mythos stays locked up, and what it signals about where frontier AI actually is right now. Plus: a 7-month-old AI startup is raising at a $2 billion valuation with zero product, a robotics startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI, Google used AI to block 8.3 billion ads last year (and cut false positives by 80%), and Gemini is coming to professional video editing.

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Anthropic's IPO Play, Novo Nordisk x OpenAI, and the First Brain Sensor Goes Human Apr 15, 2026

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Anthropic adds the Novartis CEO to its board as it gears up for an IPO — and on the same day, Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to supercharge drug development. We break down what this healthcare AI land grab means for the industry. Plus, Science Corp (founded by ex-Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak) is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain, Stanford's latest AI Index reveals a growing disconnect between AI insiders and the public, and Google rolls out AI Skills in Chrome so you can save and reuse your favorite workflows.

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Altman Gets Molotov Cocktail, Zuckerberg Creates AI Clone Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, we explore groundbreaking developments in the tech world, including Mark Zuckerberg's creation of an AI version of himself and Apple's revolutionary smart glasses. We also discuss the implications of Vercel's impending IPO, Anthropic's controversy over OpenClaw, and the unsettling attack on Sam Altman's home amidst rising tensions in the AI field.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Apple's Smart Glasses
04:01 Vercel's IPO Readiness
06:57 Anthropic and OpenClaw
09:47 Trump Administration's AI Push
13:19 Sam Altman's Home Attack

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Meta's New Model, Gemini 4, OpenAI Proposes AI Policy Apr 09, 2026

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Today we (really just me lol) talk about Google's launch of Gemini 4, a groundbreaking open-source model. We also discuss the implications of Eli Lilly's powerful new supercomputer for drug development, OpenAI's provocative policy proposals, and innovative research from Tufts University that drastically reduces AI energy consumption.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Google Gemini 4
03:38 OpenAI Policy Proposals
05:16 Eli Lilly's Supercomputer
07:43 Neuro Symbolic AI Breakthrough
10:08 Meta's MuseSpark Release

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Anthropic's Mythos Found Millions of Security Vulnerabilities Apr 07, 2026

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In this episode, we explore Anthropic's ambitious Project Glasswing, aimed at securing critical software vulnerabilities with the powerful Claude Mythos Preview model. With a $100 million pledge to major tech companies, this initiative is designed to address the urgent risks in software security before its public release.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Glasswing
00:40 The Power of Claude Mythos Preview
01:40 Initial Findings and Concerns
03:58 Deployment and Partnerships
07:39 Revenue Growth and Business Strategy
09:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Q1 2026 Venture Funding Hits $300B Record Apr 06, 2026

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In this episode, we examine the astonishing $300 billion venture funding in Q1 2026, with 80% allocated to AI startups. We also discuss the implications of new AI regulations, healthcare breakthroughs, and Meta's recent AI security incident.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:43 AI Regulation Surge
04:00 Georgia's AI Bills
05:41 NOAA Labs Breakthrough
09:51 Meta's AI Incident
13:26 Venture Funding Insights

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OpenAI Acquires TBPN: (yes the tech news podcast) Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) and what it means for the future of tech media. We discuss the show's unique positioning, its ongoing independence under OpenAI, and how this acquisition could influence the narrative around AI technology.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Acquisition
02:00 TBPN's Unique Appeal
04:00 Operational Independence
08:00 Future Implications See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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