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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high; plus, Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI can have real effect
May 1100:06:52Tap to summarizeCloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles. Also, fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals; plus, China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
May 800:06:56Tap to summarizeThe push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting one of the its key clean power goals at risk. Also, Moonshot's annualized recurring revenue topped $200 million in April, driven by rapid growth in paid subscriptions and API usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools; plus, Apple will pay $250M to settle lawsuit
May 700:07:59Tap to summarizeMatch Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money." Also, Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’
May 600:07:18Tap to summarizeAs workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras; plus, US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants
May 500:07:40Tap to summarizeA sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch. Also, Virginia and Washington D.C. paused the data collection and sharing, after Bloomberg's investigation found their health insurance marketplaces were sharing users' information with advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
May 400:07:21Tap to summarizeThe deals come as the DoD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models. Also, Coatue, one of the biggest names in venture capital, has a new venture that is reportedly buying land near large power sources. And, an ad c from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans" stole art from cartoonist KC Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs; plus, Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel
May 100:07:05Tap to summarizeApple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too. Plus, web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public; plus, Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs
Apr 3000:08:35Tap to summarizeDivine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit, revives six-second looping videos. Also, Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal; plus, Lovable launches its vibe-coding app
Apr 2900:04:52Tap to summarizeAfter Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department. Also, the app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch; Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
Apr 2800:07:29Tap to summarizeSkye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone. Also, natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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