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The Sunday Daily: Hollywood’s A.I. Moment
Is AI about to write the next Hollywood blockbuster and replace your favorite stars? Dive into the ethical battle raging in Tinseltown!
#634 - Fiona Cauley
Discover how dark humor becomes a superpower for Fiona Cauley as she navigates life with a rare disability and fights for agency.
TIP785: My Reflections on Money, Life, and Happiness w/ Stig Brodersen
Beyond the billions: Unlock the secrets to lasting happiness and make your money work for your true self, not against it.
Will AI Make Bitcoin More Valuable Than Ever? | Jordi Visser
Is Bitcoin the ultimate AI play? Explore how the rise of artificial intelligence could redefine the value of digital assets and your career.
Defending the Disabled
A simple act of bullying, a powerful wave of kindness: Discover how students rallied to defend a disabled classmate.
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The Elon vs OpenAI Lawsuit and ads in ChatGPT | Diet TBPN
- Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of forming an illegal monopolistic alliance that stifles AI competition, particularly impacting his company XAI.
- The lawsuit hinges on Apple's exclusive integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its operating systems, allegedly granting OpenAI an unfair advantage in user data and model improvement.
- This legal battle highlights the growing importance of platform control in the AI market and raises questions about antitrust regulations and market consolidation.
Elon vs OpenAI, Ads in ChatGPT, Leaked Tech Emails | Sean Frank, Bill Shufelt, Alex Mashrabov, Sonya Huang & Pat Grady
- The OpenAI versus Elon Musk lawsuit is heating up with new details emerging from leaked documents and depositions, presenting arguments for both sides regarding OpenAI's nonprofit status, Elon's donations, and the transition to a for-profit entity.
- OpenAI plans to begin testing ads in its free and "Go" tiers of ChatGPT, aiming to generate a new revenue stream while maintaining a separation between editorial content and advertisements.
- The non-alcoholic beverage market, particularly non-alcoholic beer, is experiencing significant growth and innovation, with brands like Athletic Brewing focusing on authentic taste and targeting health-conscious consumers as a substantial new segment within the broader beer industry.
The AI Power Backlash, the NYMag David Ellison profile, Google Personal Intelligence | Diet TBPN
- Donald Trump has called on American tech companies, specifically Microsoft, to address the rising electricity costs associated with AI data centers to prevent higher utility bills for consumers.
- Microsoft has announced a commitment to paying higher electricity rates for its data centers to cover the costs, aiming to prevent these expenses from being passed on to consumers.
- The controversy surrounding AI data centers is a bipartisan issue, with local communities expressing opposition due to concerns about increased power prices, environmental impact, noise, and aesthetics.
Siri needs an App, OpenAI Acquires health startup Torch, Claude Cowork reactions | Diet TBPN
- Apple's deal with Google for AI services, potentially worth billions, signals a significant shift in how AI queries are handled between the tech giants.
- The discussion highlights the debate around whether Siri needs a dedicated app to leverage advanced LLM capabilities, with arguments for enhanced user experience and improved functionality.
- OpenAI's acquisition of Torch signifies a move into the healthcare sector, aiming to integrate health data with AI for better management and understanding of personal well-being.
We're all Jerome Powell, Apple and Google Make it Official, Anthropic Health Care | Diet TBPN
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the Fed has received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department, related to his congressional testimony on headquarters renovations.
- Apple Vision Pro is enabling users to watch full NBA games, but a lack of clear content rights and regional restrictions are hindering the full immersive experience, reminiscent of early TV broadcast challenges.
- Google's Wing delivery service is expanding rapidly, signaling increased competition in drone delivery and potential advancements in AI applications within healthcare and beyond.
AI Needs a Steve Jobs, Meta’s Nuclear Powerplants, a16z raises $15B | Diet TBPN
- Rumors suggest Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down sooner than expected, with hardware engineering SVP John Turnis being positioned as the likely successor.
- The growing "techlash" is evolving, with early concerns about privacy and power now encompassing AI's impact on jobs, resources, and societal foundations.
- Meta is making significant investments in nuclear power through partnerships with Terrapower and Oaklo to fuel its expanding AI data center infrastructure.
The Jamie Dimon Apple Card, Greenland Ideas, WB-Paramount, TBPN x Vanity Fair | Diet TBPN
- The Apple Card program is transitioning from Goldman Sachs to JP Morgan, marking a significant shift in its backend banking partnership.
- Steve Jobs considered launching an Apple credit card twice, with the first attempt aiming for broad accessibility and a second focusing on iTunes store purchases as rewards.
- Investigations into the US potentially paying people in Greenland to secede from Denmark reveal discussions of lump-sum payments and the complicated game theory involved in such a proposition.
xAI Raises $20B, Anthropic’s $350B Valuation, OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health | Diet TBPN
- XAI has successfully raised $20 billion, despite initial skepticism about its valuation and enterprise adoption, highlighting Elon Musk's strength in rapidly building infrastructure.
- Controversial AI-generated images from Grok's official account, including some that were quickly deleted, have led to significant public scrutiny and discussion about responsible AI deployment.
- OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated private space for health-related conversations, aiming to integrate medical records and wellness apps to become a personal super assistant for users.
Dan Wang's Annual Letter, Meta Acquires Manus, Nvidia's $20B Groq Deal | Diet TBPN
- Dan Wong's annual letter discussed that the US tends to underestimate China's industrial progress by clinging to assumptions about innovation vs. scaling and by holding onto outdated distinctions between the two.
- The discussion highlighted concerns about energy infrastructure being a bottleneck for AI growth, with China's substantial energy production growth contrasting with the US's slower gains and the search for an "Elon of Energy."
- A significant portion of the conversation revolved around Meta's acquisition of Manis AI, with speculation on how it aligns with Meta's vision of "personal super intelligence" and the development of AI agents that can take action.
GPT-5.2 Reactions, Jacob Elordi vs AI, Disney x OpenAI Deal Breakdown | Diet TBPN
- Disney has partnered with OpenAI, granting them a three-year license to generate AI photos and videos of 200 Disney characters, with OpenAI holding a one-year exclusive on the intellectual property.
- The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of AI and intellectual property, with Disney's licensing deal signaling a pragmatic approach to the inevitable rise of AI-generated content.
- OpenAI announced that enterprise AI will be a major focus in 2026, with plans to target businesses and potentially compete with existing AI solutions for enterprises.