Why Apple Sued OpenAI; New York Takes On Data Centers; Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Why Apple Sued OpenAI; New York Takes On Data Centers; Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

July 17, 2026 · 38 min

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The episode discusses Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, New York's data center moratorium, and a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.

This week, the team discusses the details behind Apple suing OpenAI over alleged stolen hardware secrets. And the company's headaches don't stop there — a group of OpenAI employees just started a Super PAC to advocate for stronger AI guardrails. Plus, they discuss New York's first-in-the-nation data center moratorium and how the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not telling how they used AI to shape housing policy. Later in the show, WIRED's Emily Mullin explaisn the cyclosporiasis outbreak spreading across the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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