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This Week in News is a podcast that brings you clear and concise breakdowns of the biggest stories shaping the world right now. Each episode covers politics, tech, culture, global events, and the moments everyone is talking about, all in a format that is easy to follow and packed with useful context. If you want to stay informed without the noise, this show keeps you up to speed on the news that matters most each week.
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Anthropic Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation
5d ago00:14:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss Anthropic's ambitious plans for a $1 trillion valuation amidst significant shifts in the tech industry, including job cuts at Cloudflare and Apple's development of AI-integrated AirPods. We also explore the latest revelations from the Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk lawsuit, detailing Microsoft's strategic investments in OpenAI and the ensuing drama from Altman's ousting.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:00 Anthropic's $1 Trillion Funding06:07 SpaceX's AI Chip Plant Investment09:30 Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods12:17 Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman Lawsuit13:55 Microsoft's Strategic Investment in OpenAI Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleShow Articles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Claude 'Dreaming' Launch from Anthropic
6d ago00:15:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore Anthropic's latest advancements, including Claude's new dreaming feature for self-improvement and significant cloud computing partnerships with Google and SpaceX. We also discuss the urgent security concerns raised by Red Access regarding apps leaking sensitive data and Google's decision to shut down Project Mariner.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:59 Anthropic's Dreaming Feature06:00 Google's Project Mariner Shutdown09:58 Data Leaks in App Development14:01 Cloud Computing Partnerships15:01 Conclusion and Insights Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleShow Articles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Trending News: OpenAI's GPT 5.5
1w ago00:11:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the latest updates from OpenAI, including the release of GPT 5.5 and their new self-serve ads manager for U.S. advertisers. We also discuss Apple's decision to open Siri to various AI models and the implications of Chrome downloading a large Gemini model without user consent.Chapters00:00 OpenAI's New Developments00:55 Apple Opens Up Siri02:05 Chrome's Controversial Download04:51 AIBox.ai Overview08:28 OpenAI's Ads Manager Launch10:17 Greg Brockman's TestimonyShow LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleShow Articles Read more on AI Chat Daily: Apple to Open Siri to Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT at WWDC as $100-a-Device Settlement LoomsChrome Caught Silently Pushing 4GB Gemini Nano Model to User DevicesOpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant Cuts Hallucinations 52% as Default ChatGPT ModelOpenAI Opens Self-Serve Ads Platform With $2.5B Revenue TargetOpenAI's Compute Bill Hits $50 Billion as Brockman's Stake Reaches $30 Billion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →AI News: Unionization & Market Trends
1w ago00:21:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also cover Google's DeepMind staff unionizing, PayPal's AI-driven layoffs, and a recent Harvard study highlighting OpenAI's O1 model's performance against ER doctors.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:17 Anthropic's Finance Agents Launch06:02 DeepMind Union Vote14:24 PayPal's AI-Driven Layoffs18:27 Harvard Study on OpenAI O121:07 Government AI Model Regulations Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleShow Articles Read more on AI Chat Daily: OpenAI's o1 Beats ER Doctors at Triage Diagnosis in Harvard StudyIBM Recasts Watson X as 'Agentic Control Plane' for Fortune 500 AIPayPal to cut 4,500 jobs in $1.5bn AI-driven restructuringCerebras Targets $26.6B Valuation in IPO as OpenAI Emerges as Top Shareholder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Weekly Roundup: AI's Billion-Dollar Deals
1w ago00:19:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we round up the week's news focusing on billion-dollar deals in AI. Join us as we analyze OpenAI and Anthropic’s financial movements.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI Deals01:59 Greg Brockman's AI Insights04:19 Launch of Humane's AI System07:20 Morgan Stanley's Spending Forecast12:41 OpenAI and Anthropic's Strategies16:38 Conclusion and Future Predictions Show LinksGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleShow Articles Read more on AI Chat Daily: Brockman Says AI Wrote 80% of OpenAI Code by Month's End, Up from 20%Saudi-Backed Humane Launches Enterprise AI Operating System on AWSMorgan Stanley Lifts 2026 Hyperscaler Capex Forecast to $805 BillionOpenAI and Anthropic Pay Private Equity to Reach the Mid-Market Before IPO See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Musk's Acknowledgment: Grok Trained by OpenAI
2w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we summarize Musk's acknowledgment of Grok's training roots. We also discuss the fund-raising prospects that Anthropic aims to achieve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The News Spotlight: Anthropic's $50 Billion Pursuit
2w ago00:23:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we shine the news spotlight on Anthropic's pursuit for $50 billion in funding. Get a fresh perspective on its importance in current events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Musk vs. Altman: Legal Insights Day 3
2w ago00:14:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we highlight key updates from day three of the Musk-Altman trial. We also explore the ramifications of the Anthropic ban overhaul. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →OpenAI's Leadership Agitation Uncovered
2w ago00:21:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we uncover the leadership agitation between Sam Altman and OpenAI’s CFO. We also analyze the EU's pause on the AI Act and the issues Google is encountering linked to military contracts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →OpenAI Takes a Stand by Leaving Microsoft
2w ago00:16:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss how OpenAI is taking a stand by leaving Microsoft. We will also examine the $1.1 billion funding success of the mind behind AlphaGo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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