The Times Sues OpenAI + A Debate Over iMessag...

This week, we break down the arguments about open-weight models unfolding in Silicon Valley right now. Nvidia released an open letter signed by over 230 companies opposing “premature restrictions,” but will the Trump administration listen? Then, we’re joined by the author Claire ...  Show more

This week, OpenAI reported that two of its models escaped their testing sandbox and launched an autonomous cyberattack, turning what sounds like science fiction into reality. We discuss the implications for efforts to align artificial intelligence and for the release of future A. ...  Show more

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, opening big media’s first legal case against content use in training ...

Episode 226: Happy 2024! Neal and Toby are back and are discussing why the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is now public domain and what that means for Disney. Plus, the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft and alleging billions in damages. Apple is selling their ...  Show more

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss takeaways from WWDC, this week's gadget news, and Elon Musk dropping his lawsuit against OpenAI. Further reading: Apple and OpenAI aren’t paying each other yet, says Bloomberg MKBHD interviewed Tim Cook. Tim Cook is ‘n ...  Show more

(0:00) Bestie intros! (0:55) Elon sues OpenAI: complex structure, tax issues, damages, past comparables (37:06) OpenAI's focus on AGI, different interpretations of AGI in tech (44:46) Groq update with Sunny Madra! (49:53) Have we hit peak Apple?: Losing regulatory battles, iPhone ...  Show more