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Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world

Plus - Online spending grew 3% to a record $1.2T over holiday period; Samsung says its home robot will roll out this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-07
07:03

xAI’s next-gen AI model didn’t arrive on time

Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-03
06:13

Nonprofit group joins Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition

Plus, Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-31
07:07

OpenAI just announces new o3 models

"Plus, Google is expanding Gemini’s in-depth research mode to 40 languages." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-21
07:30

Tesla is courting Texas cities to test its promised robotaxi service

Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos; Google releases its own ‘reasoning’ AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-20
06:51

App downloads decline in 2024

Plus - OpenAI brings ChatGPT to your landline; Instagram Threads adds ‘Use Media’ feature for resharing photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-19
07:17

Threads now has 100M daily active users

Plus - Grubhub to pay $25M for ‘deceptive’ practices against customers, drivers; OpenAI says it has no plans for a Sora API — yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-18
08:03

YouTube will let creators opt in to third-party AI training

Plus - Meta updates its smart glasses with real-time AI video; Instagram now lets you schedule DMs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-17
08:08

OpenAI fires back against Musk

"Plus, UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot exposed to the internet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-14
07:46

ChatGPT now understands real-time video

Threads rolls out its own version of Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’; DOJ asks court to reject TikTok’s bid to temporarily block sell-or-ban law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-13
07:18

Cruise employees ‘blindsided’ by GM’s plan to end robotaxi program

Apple reportedly developing AI server chip with Broadcom; Snapchat users can now keep messages in a chat for a week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-12
08:26

Instagram rolls out ‘trial reels’

Plus - Yelp adds AI-powered review insights to restaurants; Amazon is officially in the online car sales business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-11
08:37

OpenAI’s Sora has launched

Plus - X says its new image generator will launch for all users within the week; Bluesky teases paid subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-10
07:56

US appeals court upholds TikTok ban

"Plus, Meta unveils a new, more efficient Llama model." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-07
07:16

OpenAI confirms new $200 monthly subscription

TikTok partners with Nielsen to track cross-media ad campaign performance; Google says its new AI models can identify emotions — and that has experts worried Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-06
07:43

Spotify users are disappointed by an underwhelming Wrapped

Plus - Threads users can now follow profiles from other fediverse servers; TikTok adds new ways for creators to raise money for charities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-05
06:35

Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio

Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio; Amazon announces Nova, a new family of multimodal AI models; AWS’ new service tackles AI hallucinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-04
07:04

Daily Crunch Special: The Spotify Wrapped Copycats

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here, but first let’s explore all the copycats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-03
09:15

Canadian news companies sue OpenAI

Plus, Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-30
06:23

OpenAI’s Sora video generator appears to have leaked

Plus, the FTC finds that smart device makers failed to make clear how long their products will be supported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-27
06:30

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Debra Dukes

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