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TWiT 970: Where Does Jazz Come From? - TikTok Ban, Creepy AI, Practical Fusion

10 March - 2 hours 24 mins
Podcast Series This Week in Tech (Audio)

TikTok Ban, Creepy AI, Practical Fusion

Why Trump now opposes banning TikTok

Spain tells Sam Altman, Worldcoin to shut down its eyeball-scanning orbs

OpenAI announces new members to the board of directors

OpenAI Responds to Elon Musk's Lawsuit

Palantir wins US Army contract for battlefield AI

Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls

AI Marilyn Monroe Marks Another Step Forward In Extending Celebrity Brand Value Beyond The Grave

The Panel discusses Bluesky and general social media

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor

Microsoft says Russian hackers stole source code after spying on its executives

Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for break...

2 hours 24 mins

Series Episodes

TWiT 979: Musk-stache - Solar Storms, Apple and OpenAI, Tesla Layoffs

TWiT 979: Musk-stache - Solar Storms, Apple and OpenAI, Tesla Layoffs

Solar Storm Knocks Out Farmers' Tractor GPS Systems During Peak Planting Season Apple Closes in on Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors Google is getting even worse for independent sites Musk Plans More Layoffs as Two Senior Tesla Executives Depart At Tesla, a Wild Week That Defined the Company's Future TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban Telegram vs. Signal Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reaction Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Paris Martineau, Sam Abuelsamid, and Mike Elgan Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT mintmobile.com/twit eufy.com ZipRecruiter.com/Twit

2 hours 45 mins

12 May Finished

TWiT 978: Baptized in Gatorade - AI Priest, FCC Fines, Jack Dorsey Leaves Bluesky

TWiT 978: Baptized in Gatorade - AI Priest, FCC Fines, Jack Dorsey Leaves Bluesky

In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, tackling a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from the ethical implications of AI in sensitive fields to the challenges of creating and consuming content in an increasingly commercialized digital landscape. The panel grapples with the potential risks and benefits of AI-powered therapists and priests, stressing the need for human empathy and discernment in these emotionally charged roles. They confront the harsh realities of the internet's "heat death," as the relentless pursuit of profits and engagement leads to a glut of low-quality content and erodes user trust. The group reflects on the double-edged sword of democratized media, celebrating the value of supporting emerging voices while acknowledging the importance of professional standards. As Twitter faces existential challenges, the panel surveys the social media horizon, evaluating alternative platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, and weighing the implications of Jack Dorsey's departure from the Bluesky board. Elon Musk's reckless tweets about taking Tesla private have come back to haunt him, with the Supreme Court upholding an SEC settlement requiring his Tesla-related posts to be vetted by a lawyer. The FCC has cracked down on major telecom companies for the illegal sale of location data, while legislators push for reforms to prevent the government from exploiting privacy loopholes. Congress continues its misguided crusade to protect children online, with ill-conceived age verification mandates and privacy-eroding measures that threaten the very foundations of digital security. The panel offers an impassioned critique of these shortsighted efforts. The once-beloved video game Helldivers 2 serves as a cautionary tale of platform overreach, as a heavy-handed PlayStation Network login requirement sparks a massive player revolt and torpedoes the game's reputation. Apple's quarterly results are analyzed, and all eyes are on Apple's upcoming event, where new iPads and an enhanced Apple Pencil are expected to take center stage. But the real buzz surrounds the rumored M4 chip and its tantalizing AI capabilities, hinting at a potential game-changer for the iconic brand. The group geeks out over Disney+'s radical revival of X-Men '97 and Amazon's ambitious Fallout adaptation, complete with an immersive easter egg phone experience The freewheeling discussion also touches on Shoshana's ingenious Alexa hacks for Sabbath TV viewing, a UK council's apostrophe apocalypse, the looming cicada invasion, and Fr. Robert's role as a guardian angel for the Vatican's feral felines. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Stamps.com promo code TWiT kolide.com/twit IntouchCX.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT

3 hours 3 mins

5 May Finished

TWiT 977: Gahoo Yoogle - TikTok Ban, Intel's Struggles, Google's Ensh*ttification

TWiT 977: Gahoo Yoogle - TikTok Ban, Intel's Struggles, Google's Ensh*ttification

TikTok Ban, Intel's Struggles, Google's Ensh*ttification 'Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington. The panel taks about AI With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready A new California bill would restrict line-skipping service 'Clear' at airports in the name of equity The Man Who Killed Google Search Google search boss Raghavan warns employees of 'new operating reality' Oracle is moving its world HQ to Nashville Google delays third-party cookie demise yet again Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength U.S. chipmaker Intel was once dominant, now struggles to stay relevant Twilio Founder Jeff Lawson Has Some Serious Plans for The Onion Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb and Kevin Rose Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI NetSuite.com/TWIT wix.com/studio mylio.com/TWIT25 canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

2 hours 57 mins

28 April Finished

TWiT 976: Serial Churners - Netflix Earnings, Cybertruck Recall, FISA

TWiT 976: Serial Churners - Netflix Earnings, Cybertruck Recall, FISA

Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules TikTok 'ban' passes in the House again Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration Surveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us Safe Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024 Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat. How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright Amazon Prime Memberships in US Gain 8% to New High After Lull Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal Tesla asks shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan Cool or creepy? Microsoft's VASA-1 is a new AI model that turns photos into 'talking faces' GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading advisories Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Schools Want to Ban Phones. Parents Say No. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jason Howell, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com IntouchCX.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT lookout.com zscaler.com/zerotrustAI

2 hours 27 mins

21 April Finished

TWiT 975: You Don't Want to Make Gandhi Mad - AI Music, Broadband Nutrition Labels

TWiT 975: You Don't Want to Make Gandhi Mad - AI Music, Broadband Nutrition Labels

AI Music with Suno and Udio Google's DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI How I Built an AI-Powered, Self-Running Propaganda Machine for $105 AI's Victories in Go Inspire Better Human Game Playing Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk Google and the CJPA Consumers will finally see FCC-mandated 'nutrition labels' for most broadband plans SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed Higgs boson, dies aged 94 | Peter Higgs BESSY II: How pulsed charging enhances the service time of batteries Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Denise Howell, Larry Magid, and Owen Thomas Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mintmobile.com/twit ziprecruiter.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT wix.com/studio

2 hours 38 mins

14 April Finished

TWiT 974: Get at the Young Youngs - Tesla Robotaxi, Marissa Mayer's Sunshine

TWiT 974: Get at the Young Youngs - Tesla Robotaxi, Marissa Mayer's Sunshine

House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy bill Marissa Mayer's eternal Sunshine Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop Amazon's Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout Tech X's 'complimentary' Premium push gives people blue checks they didn't ask for President Biden is now posting into the fediverse Yahoo is acquiring Artifact to bring its AI features to Yahoo News MrBeast calls for slowing down video editing styles A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC's Attention. Do His Claims Add Up? Price of zero-day exploits rises as companies harden products against hackers App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I. Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle 'Incognito' Lawsuit SF Giants using facial recognition tech to fast-track ticket line Apple (AAPL) Explores Home Robots After Abandoning Car Efforts Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Lisa Schmeiser, and Harry McCracken Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit robinhood.com/boost zscaler.com/zerotrustAI mylio.com/TWIT25

2 hours 40 mins

7 April Finished

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