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23:43

You're Forced to Watch Ads to Save Pennies While...

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2025/12/28

Introduction: In this episode, we dive into some of the most impactful tech and AI developments shaping the current landscape. First, we examine Oracle’s staggering $300 billion bet on OpenAI that has triggered its worst stock performance since 2001, exploring the risks of this all-in strategy and its implications for Oracle’s financial health and cloud market position. Next, we investigate the UK’s ambitious plan to become an AI superpower, now stalled by an 8-to-10-year grid connection

22:22

AI Taking Your Job and Inflating PC Prices? Here’s...

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2025/12/27

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore groundbreaking developments shaping the tech landscape and their profound implications. First, we dive into the rise of AI-generated influencers challenging the $250 billion creator economy, raising crucial US copyright questions and reshaping what it means to be an online creator. Next, we tackle the controversy sparked by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed texting while driving is permissible with the company’s Full Self-Driving software, igniting a

23:26

Why Is Wall Street Hiding These 5 AI Stocks That Are...

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2025/12/26

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked beneficiaries of the AI boom. While Nvidia dominates headlines, we unveil five lesser-known infrastructure companies whose stocks have more than tripled this year, driven by soaring demand for AI data center components. We explore how this $380 billion surge in data center spending is reshaping the tech supply chain and creating new hardware leaders. Next, we test Google Gemini’s AI ad claims against real-world results,

22:33

Nvidia's $20B Power Grab: Why Are They Allowed to Buy...

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2025/12/25

Introduction: In today’s episode, we unpack the seismic shifts reshaping the AI and tech landscape. First, we dive into Nvidia’s $20 billion acquisition of Groq, a rival AI chip startup whose technology accelerates AI inference by tenfold. This bold, premium deal not only signals a major consolidation in the AI chip market but also raises pressing questions about antitrust scrutiny in the US and Europe. Next, we explore how the booming AI demand is pushing data centers to adopt cutting-edge liquid

24:54

Tech Giants Face Crackdowns & AI Costs Soar. Anxious?...

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2025/12/24

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive deep into the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the tech landscape. The AI industry faces a critical turning point as soaring energy demands ignite an efficiency war—pitting Silicon Valley’s “bigger is better” approach against China’s low-cost, open-source models that may disrupt global AI dynamics. Meanwhile, regulatory pressure forces Apple to open its App Store in Brazil to third-party alternatives, albeit accompanied by a new 5% “Core

15:34

H-1B Hopes Dashed by New Policies? Don't Panic, Your...

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2025/12/23

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into five compelling stories shaping the future of tech and innovation. First, we explore the intriguing life of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, whose ultra-libertarian vision and recent legal troubles create a unique “Libertarian Dictator Paradox” impacting the platform’s stability and its billion-strong user base. Next, Tesla’s European sales plummet amid a surge from Chinese automakers and a revived hybrid car market, reshaping the continent’s EV

21:28

Big Tech Fails on Child Safety; 25 Hidden Phone...

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2025/12/22

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore major shifts and controversies shaping the tech landscape. First, we’ll examine Xbox’s dramatic decline in hardware sales as Microsoft pivots towards a cloud-first, subscription-based gaming model—what this means for the global cloud gaming race and console wars. Next, we investigate serious accusations against Snap and Meta for obstructing crucial criminal investigations involving child abuse and drug incidents, highlighting outdated legal loopholes

20:49

The Court Called It Unfair, But Elon Musk Still Gets...

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2025/12/21

Introduction: Today’s episode covers five major stories shaping the crossroads of technology, finance, and regulation. First, we dive into the Delaware Supreme Court’s decision to restore Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package. Despite ruling the compensation plan unfair, the court reversed a lower court’s rescission, marking a pivotal precedent for founder-led tech firms and raising profound questions about corporate governance and the growing trend of tech executives exiting public markets

23:16

AI Talent War Got You Anxious? Google's 'Boomerang'...

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2025/12/20

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into the escalating AI talent war where Google is rehiring former employees—’boomerang hires’—to secure a competitive edge, encompassing 20% of its 2025 AI hires supported by a $2.7 billion ‘soft acqui-hire’ approach. We’ll explore how this bold hiring strategy reshapes the AI landscape and affects the valuation of elite engineering talent. Next, we examine the AI infrastructure boom, spotlighting new winners like CoreWeave as soaring energy demands—so

21:05

Anxious About AI? Hollywood's New Billion-Dollar...

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2025/12/19

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI and digital transformation. First, we examine the $182 billion surge in debt-fueled data center investments as US hyperscalers accelerate AI infrastructure buildout, creating a significant competitive gap with Europe and turning critical infrastructure into a speculative asset. Next, we break down the finalized TikTok US sale, where ByteDance retains a 19.9% stake, establishing a new model for a fragmented

16:45

Worried about AI? Forget AGI. OpenAI's new App...

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2025/12/18

Introduction: In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and technology. First, we explore why major tech leaders, including Microsoft and Meta, are abandoning the term "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI) in favor of new, more precise terminology — a strategic rebranding with deep implications for AI regulation and the global race for technological dominance. Next, we analyze the breakthrough in TV brightness technology sparked by 5,000-nit screens and LG’s

27:27

AI Making Your Skills Obsolete? Harvard Says Teamwork...

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2025/12/17

Introduction: Today's episode dives into groundbreaking insights from a Harvard study revealing that AI significantly boosts the performance of low-skilled workers by 43%, yet this creates a widening productivity gap and threatens junior roles. We will explore why this so-called productivity paradox marks a watershed moment, demanding a complete overhaul of corporate training and innovation strategies. Next, we examine the 2025 surge in AI wearables, with Meta and Google rebranding smart glasses

18:35

While Zillow's Stock Plummets, the US Gov't Is Hiring...

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2025/12/16

Introduction: In today’s episode, we cover five compelling stories shaping technology and innovation. First, a €200 million German river heat pump project ignites a European race between monolithic and modular designs, potentially revolutionizing green infrastructure and the future of urban development. Next, the US government teams up with tech powerhouses like Google and OpenAI to launch the U.S. Tech Force, a bold initiative recruiting 1,000 AI engineers to strengthen America’s competitive edge

21:08

AI Job Anxiety Is High, But a New Data Gold Rush Is...

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2025/12/16

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving AI landscape, where job anxiety looms but new opportunities arise. We begin by examining Mercor’s meteoric rise to a $10 billion valuation, highlighting an emerging gold rush in AI data annotation. However, this boom comes with significant risk due to the market’s heavy dependence on a small number of clients, which could reshape the AI supply chain and impact elite gig work. Next, we explore the soaring copper prices driven

20:08

AI Anxiety Is Real, From Fake Images to Chatbots. But...

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2025/12/15

Introduction: In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and the anxieties it generates—from sophisticated fake images to the real-world impacts of AI chatbots and beyond. You'll learn how AI image generators are now deliberately adding imperfections to produce more convincing fakes, complicating the challenge of distinguishing reality from synthetic content. We delve into New York’s landmark AI safety bill, weighing the fierce opposition from major tech players against the

24:38

AI Threatens Millions of Jobs, But a "Pro-Worker"...

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2025/12/13

Introduction: In this episode, we explore critical developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. Time Magazine has named the collective 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year 2025, highlighting a significant shift as Silicon Valley’s unrelenting AI race concentrates power. We discuss why the movement from democratized AI tools toward centralized control is a pivotal moment for innovation. We then analyze the sobering prediction from Anthropic’s CEO that

27:42

AI Race Creating "Code Red" Anxiety? The Real Gold...

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2025/12/12

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of AI development and its ripple effects across technology and geopolitics. We begin by exploring OpenAI’s transformation from a $1 billion nonprofit into a commercial titan valued at $500 billion, fueling a fierce rivalry with Elon Musk’s xAI. Next, we examine OpenAI’s urgent “code red” launch of GPT-5.2 amidst fierce competition from companies like Anthropic, highlighting the battle over AI performance benchmarks. Then, we

22:31

Teacher Crisis Looms, AI Sparks Fear. Is This The...

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2025/12/11

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive deep into five pivotal stories shaping the future of technology, healthcare, and education. First, we explore Nvidia’s introduction of new geofencing software for its AI chips, a bold move intensifying the US-China tech war and accelerating a global race for sovereign AI control. Next, we examine SK Hynix’s plans for a U.S. stock listing, aimed at overcoming valuation disparities and reinforcing its critical role in the AI hardware supply chain. Then, we

24:47

Amazon's $52.5B Bet & OpenAI's New Hire: The AI Gold...

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2025/12/10

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into five major developments shaping the global AI and tech landscape. First, Amazon and Microsoft’s combined $52.5 billion investment in India marks a critical escalation in the worldwide AI arms race, turning India into a new battleground for hyperscaler dominance and redefining competitive dynamics among US cloud giants. Next, we examine Instacart’s AI-driven pricing engine, which creates up to $1,200 in annual cost differences for users and has

20:40

The AI Gold Rush: Nvidia's China Gamble, Meta's...

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2025/12/09

Introduction: In this episode, we explore five pivotal developments shaping the AI landscape and global tech competition. First, Meta’s dramatic $70 billion pivot from its open-source Llama models to a proprietary AI system code-named ‘Avocado’ has sparked internal turmoil and executive departures, raising questions about its future in the AI race. Next, the U.S. government’s approval for Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to China—albeit with a 25% tariff—signals a complex shift in

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