Anthropic, Amazon, and the Fable shutdown; AI-powered school arrives; World Cup tech

Anthropic, Amazon, and the Fable shutdown; AI-powered school arrives; World Cup tech

June 20, 2026 · 33 min

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The episode discusses Anthropic's decision to take its models offline, the implications for Amazon, the introduction of an AI-driven school in Seattle, and technology related to the World Cup.

Anthropic takes its most powerful models offline after a U.S. order, with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly contributing to the concerns that helped trigger it. Todd and John dig into the Amazon-Anthropic dynamic, how agentic AI is upending Amazon's "working backwards" tradition , an AI-driven school arriving soon in the Seattle area , and the sensor-packed World Cup ball . With GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop; edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: John Cook, Todd Bishop

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Organizations: Anthropic, Amazon

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