About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of new AI models from China on global technology and policy.

What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley's best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation. Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." Claude on X: "Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50% of limits. Pro and Team Standard users will continue to have access to Fable via usage credits, and will receive a one-time $100 credit. Demand for Fable has been challenging to" China's Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America's Lead Alibaba's Qwen Unveils Preview of Flagship AI Model Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe The White House is now deciding who gets access to frontier AI models, not the labs Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP Meta Is Flooding the Market With Smartglasses. Privacy Advocates Are Up in Arms. Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads…

People in this episode

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Harper Reed, Alex Wilhelm

Topics covered

• AI models
• international business
• technology policy
• innovation
• social media
• privacy
• education technology

Keywords

• AI
• Silicon Valley
• Claude Fable
• Alibaba
• Meta
• Amazon Web Services
• social media limits
• robot teachers
• innovation
• privacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China, Silicon Valley, Claude, Alibaba, Meta, Amazon Web Services, DOJ, MLB, New York

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