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“… them because you can see the similarities between how leaders lead and how companies adopt to the culture of the leader. So I think that's where Google's culture comes from, from the founders, and the founders were very product obsessed. You know, as you heard, Larry didn't want to spend time on business. I remember him going to the first ad, all hands, and he walks up and says, I got to tell you guys, I hate ads. They're intrusive and they're bad. That's a great motivational thing. These guys want to run out and go work at third. Because you just told them what they do is not interesting. But …” “which are founder characteristics and I said, go match them. I bet many people will be able to match them because you can see the similarities between how leaders lead and how companies adopt to the culture of the leader. So I think that's where Google's culture comes from, from the founders, and the founders were very product obsessed. You know, as you heard, Larry didn't want to spend time on business. I remember him going to the first ad, all hands, and he walks up and says, I got to tell you guys, I hate ads. They're intrusive and they're bad. That's a great motivational thing. These guys want to run out and go work at third. Because you just told them what they do is not interesting. But kind of look around, like, you know, every product that they built, they didn't look in monetizing it for a very long time until they believed the product had become ubiquitous and the product had become interesting. So I think that product obsession is part of the culture I think that partly because of where their secret sauce comes from And now …” View more

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I passed on investing in Uber and WeWork, believing that tech must be genuine and not just masquerading as tech. This decision reflects a core principle I learned from my time at Google, where product obsession drove innovation without immediate monetization. It's a lesson in prioritizing authentic tech over hype, which shaped my approach at Palo Alto Networks.

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TBPN · Travis Kalanick Joins, Spotify CEO, Nikesh from Palo Alto Networks, xAI Rebuild, Apple Faces Slop Allegations · Mar 13, 2026

“… some of this footage for their own vehicle. own purposes, should they wish to. Wow, that's so scary. That reminds me of, honestly, this case with Google recently. Google, I think it was a Nest camera or something. And this woman, Nancy Guthrie, who was the mom of a famous NBC journalist, was kidnapped. We still don't know what happened to her. But she stopped paying for her Google Nest subscription. And yet somehow they were able to pull the footage. It didn't lead anywhere. But I think everyone was asking, like, wait a minute, you said you don't have access to this footage. It turns out you do …” “… with a competitor in the industry called Motive, they included this image, which is the CEO and CPO of Motive using their system in their own vehicle, which is pretty concerning to me because it suggests that they can review and investigate and access some of this footage for their own vehicle. own purposes, should they wish to. Wow, that's so scary. That reminds me of, honestly, this case with Google recently. Google, I think it was a Nest camera or something. And this woman, Nancy Guthrie, who was the mom of a famous NBC journalist, was kidnapped. We still don't know what happened to her. But she stopped paying for her Google Nest subscription. And yet somehow they were able to pull the footage. It didn't lead anywhere. But I think everyone was asking, like, wait a minute, you said you don't have access to this footage. It turns out you do have access to the footage. just all in their backend systems. Because you can't use the footage, but that footage can use you. Yeah, and be used against you. Exactly. And probably it will never be used in your favor. Another point which I had to raise, which the local news disincluded, was another legal issue with Samsara called Carling v. …” View more

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AI cameras in school buses raise serious privacy concerns, as they can track students and even review footage for personal use by companies. A recent lawsuit revealed that companies like Samsara can collect biometric data without consent, violating privacy laws. This alarming trend highlights the need for stricter data protection, especially for children.

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Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · They're Putting AI Cameras In School Busses · Apr 03, 2026

“… that's interesting. You bring up something because that's kind of interesting too that Historic whenever apple's talked about its partnership with google. They have really you the language was terse Yeah, it's clearly negotiated and agreed upon by both parties and Apple's position seemed to be to try to identify Google as one of hundreds and hundreds of subcontractors at Apple hires for all kinds of insignificant things that they would rather not deal with. As opposed to we we had bacon that need to be saved. We Googled for who can save our bacon. Number one response was Google and we made a …” “Well fool me once, you know now i'm gonna for a while Question in a way that I might not have before. Yeah, and that's interesting. You bring up something because that's kind of interesting too that Historic whenever apple's talked about its partnership with google. They have really you the language was terse Yeah, it's clearly negotiated and agreed upon by both parties and Apple's position seemed to be to try to identify Google as one of hundreds and hundreds of subcontractors at Apple hires for all kinds of insignificant things that they would rather not deal with. As opposed to we we had bacon that need to be saved. We Googled for who can save our bacon. Number one response was Google and we made a deal. So, I mean, they're certainly going to mention it because that is part of the – it helps their story to say that, no, we're not relying on a half-baked model that we were not able to ship. We are actually relying on one of the premier shops that makes in artificial intelligence. But it's going to be interesting to see how much they want people …” View more

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Apple's bold move to partner with Google for AI integration could redefine their product offerings, but execution is key. While they can leverage Google's advanced models, the challenge lies in seamlessly incorporating these technologies into user-friendly features that truly resonate with consumers. If they fail to deliver on this promise, the partnership might not be the game-changer they hope for.

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MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put it in - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced! · Mar 24, 2026

“… part of 25 years. Came from South Africa, got a job at Microsoft. And then I guess my story got really interesting when I had a chance to go work at Google. and met this guy Joe Bader and he and I had this kind of crazy idea to build out a cloud product which became Google Compute Engine so it was sort of the anchor tenant for Google's cloud platform but you know as anyone who's built enterprise technology knows it's not just about having the best technology you also have to be able to sell it and you know Google being a consumer-oriented company there was definitely some kind of gaps in the …” “… story. So, Craig, what's your origin story? What's your background story? All right. Well, I don't know if I'm a superhero, but I'm happy to share my origin story. I'm an enterprise technologist. I've been building platforms for probably the best part of 25 years. Came from South Africa, got a job at Microsoft. And then I guess my story got really interesting when I had a chance to go work at Google. and met this guy Joe Bader and he and I had this kind of crazy idea to build out a cloud product which became Google Compute Engine so it was sort of the anchor tenant for Google's cloud platform but you know as anyone who's built enterprise technology knows it's not just about having the best technology you also have to be able to sell it and you know Google being a consumer-oriented company there was definitely some kind of gaps in the enterprise sales structure And so we came up with this crazy idea to build an open source project, which became known as Kubernetes, which is an open source platform for container orchestration. And very fun project. No one was more surprised than I was that it worked out quite the way it did. I was the person responsible for kind of the product vision …” View more

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Craig McLuckie, co-creator of Kubernetes, shares his unexpected journey from South Africa to building groundbreaking technology at Google and beyond. His story reveals how a simple idea transformed into a pivotal open-source project that changed cloud computing forever. This is a testament to innovation stemming from recognizing gaps in technology and market needs.

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Embracing Digital Transformation · #338 Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI: A Beginners Guide · Mar 30, 2026

“… And I don't fully understand what would be in that strategy doc or that. What would you say in that meeting that would say, here's the impact for Google if we invest in building this for the industry? Yeah, it's funny because like the hardest part actually of the project, I would say in those early days was actually articulating that. And I think it was really clear in our heads, but like figuring out how to convince people was tricky. And, you know, I think there was there were a variety of different ways that we articulated why it was important. One of them was related to the MapReduce white …” “… let's start with Kubernetes because that's super interesting. I don't fully understand the business motivation. Like, let's say I was your director or something like that. And you came to me with this and you said, hey, let's do this for everyone. And I don't fully understand what would be in that strategy doc or that. What would you say in that meeting that would say, here's the impact for Google if we invest in building this for the industry? Yeah, it's funny because like the hardest part actually of the project, I would say in those early days was actually articulating that. And I think it was really clear in our heads, but like figuring out how to convince people was tricky. And, you know, I think there was there were a variety of different ways that we articulated why it was important. One of them was related to the MapReduce white paper. Right. So MapReduce at the time, especially like Hadoop and Big Data were were a big deal. I think that, you know, other things have kind of replaced them at this point. But like MapReduce is a big deal and the Big Data Revolution or whatever they called it. And, you know, Google had written the original white paper, but Hadoop was an open …” View more

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Google's decision to develop Kubernetes was driven by the need to influence the tech landscape and avoid losing credit for innovations like MapReduce. Brendan Burns explains that convincing stakeholders required articulating the importance of containers and open source, emphasizing that success lies in making technology accessible to all, rather than restricting it to their platform. This strategic pivot ultimately shaped the future of cloud computing.

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The Peterman Pod · The Co-Creator of Kubernetes On Convincing Google, Building It, and Scaling for LLMs · Mar 23, 2026

“… instead of spending two or three hours actually formatting and putting things into the newsletter, I can just, throughout the day, put links in a Google Sheet with some notes, voice-to-text notes about. what I want to touch on with a particular topic, and then at the end of the day, hit up Martin, be like, okay, go to the Google Sheet, look at what I put in there, and let's put together a newsletter, and 30 minutes later, it's ready to go. I think that taste is extremely important, but in terms of being able to get stuff done, particularly with small teams, it's accelerating that.” “… my agent, Martin, who's a more sophisticated version of Marty, throughout the day to sort of just get the stories that we're gonna include in the newsletter and the structure, but there's a lot of taste. It's like curating, but now I have the ability, instead of spending two or three hours actually formatting and putting things into the newsletter, I can just, throughout the day, put links in a Google Sheet with some notes, voice-to-text notes about. what I want to touch on with a particular topic, and then at the end of the day, hit up Martin, be like, okay, go to the Google Sheet, look at what I put in there, and let's put together a newsletter, and 30 minutes later, it's ready to go. I think that taste is extremely important, but in terms of being able to get stuff done, particularly with small teams, it's accelerating that.” View more

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Traditional banks like JP Morgan will struggle to integrate Bitcoin effectively, as they lack the belief in its future. Startups like River are poised to take market share and innovate user experiences that banks can't match. This dynamic ensures that even if banks catch up, the market will have already evolved significantly.

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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · #719: Bitcoin Is Winning Even In A Bear Market with Alex Leishman · Feb 23, 2026

“… thing. Sync is hard. I get that. But show me a history of, you know, the last 10 days of things. A lot of apps do that. You know, if you use like Google Sheets or whatever, like it'll show you your edit history. So don't get caught, folks. Brian8944 in our chat is asking, would Time Machine help bring that data back? It may be if it had been on my Mac, but it never made it to my Mac. It was only ever on my iPhone. So maybe an iPhone restore, like, that's a stretch. Because my iPhone hadn't synced Notes. But then again, if I hadn't opened Notes while I was on Wi-Fi, it wouldn't have synced. So maybe, …” “… please restore this Note to where it was yesterday. Nothing of the sort. Well, who would ever wanna undo that, Dave? Yeah. Gone. Gone. Because the Mac Note was updated later than the iPhone Note was. Yep. And so that took, Apple decided that was the thing. Sync is hard. I get that. But show me a history of, you know, the last 10 days of things. A lot of apps do that. You know, if you use like Google Sheets or whatever, like it'll show you your edit history. So don't get caught, folks. Brian8944 in our chat is asking, would Time Machine help bring that data back? It may be if it had been on my Mac, but it never made it to my Mac. It was only ever on my iPhone. So maybe an iPhone restore, like, that's a stretch. Because my iPhone hadn't synced Notes. But then again, if I hadn't opened Notes while I was on Wi-Fi, it wouldn't have synced. So maybe, maybe, I don't know. Be careful. That's all I'm saying. Don't get caught.” View more

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I lost an entire day's worth of notes because Apple's Notes app only syncs when it's open. While on a JetBlue flight, I updated my Mac but my iPhone hadn’t synced yet, leading to a complete data loss. This frustrating experience highlights the need for better syncing solutions and edit history in apps.

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Mac Geek Gab · Cool Stuff Found While Surfing with Agentic Browsers — Mac Geek Gab 1128 · Feb 09, 2026

“… up. There are certainly plenty of examples of hedge funds that had fantastic teams but could not stick to landing and wound up zeroed. Sophie says, Google shutting down a deep mind hedge fund quit right before they were about to hit it big. It really is this meme. They probably would have printed. Although, it's not like the high frequency trading firms are not using AI or not using. I mean, Jane Street invested in a custom server company or custom silicon company, something along those lines, specifically for high frequency trading. So they have a lot of AI researchers there. And you see this …” “… We could build a hedge fund here. But they decided that it was not compatible with the don't be evil philosophy. It was not core to the mission. And that at some point there is risk associated with active trading. And so you could potentially blow up. There are certainly plenty of examples of hedge funds that had fantastic teams but could not stick to landing and wound up zeroed. Sophie says, Google shutting down a deep mind hedge fund quit right before they were about to hit it big. It really is this meme. They probably would have printed. Although, it's not like the high frequency trading firms are not using AI or not using. I mean, Jane Street invested in a custom server company or custom silicon company, something along those lines, specifically for high frequency trading. So they have a lot of AI researchers there. And you see this with a lot of labs saying, hey, does anyone from the high-focusy trading industry or quant finance want to come work over here? We can maybe start matching your salary, maybe give you a more interesting project that you can actually talk about and people will be potentially excited about. I don't know. Anyway. Bone GPT, the rapper Eater, shared, I …” View more

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After two years of negotiations, Google granted DeepMind a staggering $15 billion to advance AGI research. This decision came just before a potential hedge fund launch that could have made waves in the finance world, but ultimately, the focus remained on ethical AI development. The humor in the lengthy negotiations highlights the quirky dynamics of corporate decision-making in tech.

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TBPN · AI Is Coming for Your Memes, Axios NPM Package Compromised, Claude Code Source Code Leak | Alex Pruden, Qasar Younis, Sebastian Mallaby, Forrest Heath, Dino Mavrookas, Will Ahmed, Jannick Malling, Ryan Daniels, Chris Yu · Mar 31, 2026

“… or I'm sorry, you talked to about 40 people and then you're trying to close maybe two of those. Yeah. Just numbers. And we had a whole system like a Google Maps, and you could look at every home. It would pull up, and you would click a pen on the home, and you could see the customer. You could leave notes for each one. We could also- Was it some rabbit sales rabbit? No, we came up with it ourself. But we knew we could get data to tell us, because in door-to-door, right, that the key is to the retention. You're trying to figure out how to have better retention. and so there are about 10 different …” “… going to close one out of 40 or whatever. Sales reps, like you're probably going to knock 120 doors in a day, 60 of those doors, you know, someone will. Or home. Yeah. And then of those, you know, maybe you're going to talk to 20 people probably, or I'm sorry, you talked to about 40 people and then you're trying to close maybe two of those. Yeah. Just numbers. And we had a whole system like a Google Maps, and you could look at every home. It would pull up, and you would click a pen on the home, and you could see the customer. You could leave notes for each one. We could also- Was it some rabbit sales rabbit? No, we came up with it ourself. But we knew we could get data to tell us, because in door-to-door, right, that the key is to the retention. You're trying to figure out how to have better retention. and so there are about 10 different data points that we would collect uh you know from different data providers that would tell us about each home the sales order doesn't know what all those things are they just know is there a green you know pin on top is it okay to knock or if it's red they're not allowed to knock it oh yeah because you're trying to make sure they're going to retain …” View more

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David Royce reveals how a data-driven approach transformed his pest control business into a $500M success. By leveraging detailed customer data and creating a structured sales manual, he empowered his team to close more deals and improve retention rates. This systematic method not only streamlined operations but also enhanced overall sales performance.

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The Home Service Expert Podcast · Psychology Tricks That Got My Business to $500M (David Royce) · Apr 10, 2026

“… 27, dropping ChatGPT as an exclusive partner in Apple Intelligence and Siri, Quoting Bloomberg, That means, for instance, if users have Alphabet's Google Gemini or Anthropik's Claude installed, they'd be able to send queries to those services from within the Siri voice assistant, just like they have been able to with ChatGPT since Apple Intelligence launched in 2024. The approach should also allow Apple to generate more money from third-party AI subscriptions through the App Store. The change is separate from Apple's work with Google to rebuild Siri using Gemini models. That arrangement is …” “… an IPO as soon as Q4 of this year and bankers are vying to take the company public, expecting it to raise more than $60 billion. Mark Gurman has sources telling him that Apple plans to open up Siri to run any AI service via App Store apps in iOS 27, dropping ChatGPT as an exclusive partner in Apple Intelligence and Siri, Quoting Bloomberg, That means, for instance, if users have Alphabet's Google Gemini or Anthropik's Claude installed, they'd be able to send queries to those services from within the Siri voice assistant, just like they have been able to with ChatGPT since Apple Intelligence launched in 2024. The approach should also allow Apple to generate more money from third-party AI subscriptions through the App Store. The change is separate from Apple's work with Google to rebuild Siri using Gemini models. That arrangement is related to the underlying Apple technology for Siri. The new so-called extensions system, meanwhile, would allow users to process requests via the actual Gemini service, assuming Google enables its app to do so. Still, the news initially weighed on shares of Google, sending them to a session low on Thursday. The Cupertino, California-based Apple is …” View more

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Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro marks a significant shift in its hardware strategy, while opening Siri to third-party AI services could enhance its flexibility and revenue potential.

Apple's strategy to open Siri to multiple AI services via App Store apps will accelerate AI integration across its ecosystem, enhancing user experience and revenue potential.

Apple's strategy to open Siri to multiple AI services via App Store apps will revolutionize its ecosystem and enhance AI integration without exclusive deals.

Apple's strategy to open Siri to multiple AI services via App Store apps is a game-changer, potentially expanding AI use across its ecosystem without exclusive deals.

Apple's strategy to open Siri to multiple AI services via App Store apps is a game-changer, allowing for rapid expansion of AI capabilities across its ecosystem without cumbersome business deals.

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Tech Brew Ride Home · AI Step-Change Alert! · Mar 27, 2026

“… orchestration framework. No lock-in. Remember, this is Microsoft saying that. A time traveler from the 90s would be gobsmacked. And then there was Google. This week was Google's Cloud Next conference, and agents were 100% the show. CEO Sundar Pichai said that agents, and particularly enterprise agents, will be the key to AI monetization efforts. The Central releases a unified platform called Gemini Enterprise, or in full, the Gemini's Enterprise Agent Platform. The platform seems to be functionally a rebrand and relaunch of Vertex AI, which is Google's agent design and orchestration tool. Google …” “… In their announcement post, even, they wrote, This flexibility is the point. Unlike platforms that force one model and one harness, Foundry is multi-model and multi-harness by design. Run models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Metamistral, and more. Bring any orchestration framework. No lock-in. Remember, this is Microsoft saying that. A time traveler from the 90s would be gobsmacked. And then there was Google. This week was Google's Cloud Next conference, and agents were 100% the show. CEO Sundar Pichai said that agents, and particularly enterprise agents, will be the key to AI monetization efforts. The Central releases a unified platform called Gemini Enterprise, or in full, the Gemini's Enterprise Agent Platform. The platform seems to be functionally a rebrand and relaunch of Vertex AI, which is Google's agent design and orchestration tool. Google has added a new set of governance and security features to allow enterprises greater control over their agent deployments. And Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian described that this platform update was a response to shift in customer behavior. He said, there's definitely a strategic shift as the models become much more sophisticated. The primary use …” View more

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Google is not just launching AI features but is aiming to build the operating system for the agentic enterprise, marking a strategic shift in AI monetization.

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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · How Headless Agents Will Change Work · Apr 24, 2026

“… formed geological feature, There are conspiracy theorists who point to one big red flag. You used to be able to make out the underwater shape on Google Earth if you typed in its coordinates. But as of April 2025, the image was mysteriously blurred out, sparking rumors of a government cover-up. I mean, the government never covers up anything, right? Do they? Well, the problem is these alleged underwater facilities are either too deep or too remote for anyone to get a closer look at them to confirm what they're seeing. So we don't know if they're actually man-made, alien-made, or just natural …” “… been detected about six miles from shore. Apparently, it was discovered back in 2014 and lies about 2,000 feet below the water's surface. The area has been a hotspot for UFO reports for years. And while some say the area is nothing more than a naturally formed geological feature, There are conspiracy theorists who point to one big red flag. You used to be able to make out the underwater shape on Google Earth if you typed in its coordinates. But as of April 2025, the image was mysteriously blurred out, sparking rumors of a government cover-up. I mean, the government never covers up anything, right? Do they? Well, the problem is these alleged underwater facilities are either too deep or too remote for anyone to get a closer look at them to confirm what they're seeing. So we don't know if they're actually man-made, alien-made, or just natural formations. We also don't actually know what purposes these bases could serve. They could be the equivalent to scientific research stations for aliens who want to study us. Or maybe they're more like military bases where visitors from outer space are gearing up for some kind of invasion. The good news is more information could be coming because the …” View more

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Recent discussions suggest that there may be underwater alien bases hidden beneath the ocean, as explored in the documentary 'USO: Unidentified Submerged Objects.' With sightings reported by military personnel and civilians alike, some believe these bases could be used for extraterrestrial research or military purposes. Notably, one alleged base, known as Sycamore Knoll, is located off the coast of Malibu, California, and has sparked speculation about a potential government cover-up after its coordinates were blurred on Google Earth.

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So Supernatural · ALIEN: USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects) · Mar 20, 2026

“… to have more color here as well but like there was a moment where somebody had posted to an seo reddit or something like that about date still had google juice oh right you know what i'm talking about yeah there's a guy on twitter that um started the chain of just notifying people that the legacy site had amazing SEO even in relaunch. So that started the SEO parasitic attacks like multiple thousands per day, especially overnight, right? Mods are sleeping kind of moment. Right, right, right. Because the whole concept was that the faith of the Google search engine algorithm was built up over the …” “… several orders of magnitude worse than originally. you know what happened which is you know even in 2006 and 7 when dig started to become big we started to see these like automated attacks yeah on the platform itself well um and mal you might be able to have more color here as well but like there was a moment where somebody had posted to an seo reddit or something like that about date still had google juice oh right you know what i'm talking about yeah there's a guy on twitter that um started the chain of just notifying people that the legacy site had amazing SEO even in relaunch. So that started the SEO parasitic attacks like multiple thousands per day, especially overnight, right? Mods are sleeping kind of moment. Right, right, right. Because the whole concept was that the faith of the Google search engine algorithm was built up over the years and years and years of Dig. Previously, way back when. Yeah, and that confidence was never removed after Dig shuttered so that when you guys put Dig back up and people were, you know, all of a sudden Google was treating it like the word from God. And so all of a sudden this person found out and said, hey, you want to accelerate your SEO? Just …” View more

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Automated AI attacks are eroding trust in online platforms like Digg, leading to a site shutdown. As sophisticated bots mimic human behavior, even a talented team struggles to combat relentless spam and fake content. This marks a pivotal moment where technology undermines genuine human interaction online.

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Diggnation (Rebooted) · Hard Truths: Layoffs, Bots, and What's Next for Digg · Mar 18, 2026

“… to listen to What an example Oh my gosh I think the biggest example of this is people don understand executive calendars right? A lot of times on Google Calendar, it's blocked. You can't see what they're working on. But I describe an executive's calendar as like a strobe light going off. You know, you wake up at 8 a.m. You've already got a huge list of urgent things going on. You go from a meeting with finance on a budget, to an interview for another executive, to a people problem, to a legal problem, to a product review. And the product manager coming to that product review or the leader who's …” “actually make decisions how they decide what to do what to listen to What an example Oh my gosh I think the biggest example of this is people don understand executive calendars right? A lot of times on Google Calendar, it's blocked. You can't see what they're working on. But I describe an executive's calendar as like a strobe light going off. You know, you wake up at 8 a.m. You've already got a huge list of urgent things going on. You go from a meeting with finance on a budget, to an interview for another executive, to a people problem, to a legal problem, to a product review. And the product manager coming to that product review or the leader who's trying to make a pitch thinks, I've been prepping for this meeting for two weeks, three weeks, maybe six weeks since we last spoke. But the executive coming into that session hasn't thought about you since. They may not have gone to the bathroom today, right? And you have to understand that they have not had the time, the energy, the wherewithal …” View more

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To effectively communicate with executives, start every meeting by centering their attention and context. Executives juggle countless urgent issues, so taking just 30 seconds to frame your discussion can significantly enhance their engagement and decision-making. Remember, it's your responsibility to ensure they understand your ideas and buy into your vision.

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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · The art of influence: The single most important skill that AI can’t replace | Jessica Fain (Webflow, ex-Slack) · Mar 22, 2026

“Now on to Google Drive. Gemini in Drive allows you to quickly search files, summarize a marketing plan, pull specific targets from a document, or even draft updates based on the latest files in your workspace. Gemini can also generate an AI overview here of the most relevant information across your documents, complete with sources. That means you don't have to open five different files just to find one detail. Plus, with a new beta tool called Ask Gemini in …” “Now on to Google Drive. Gemini in Drive allows you to quickly search files, summarize a marketing plan, pull specific targets from a document, or even draft updates based on the latest files in your workspace. Gemini can also generate an AI overview here of the most relevant information across your documents, complete with sources. That means you don't have to open five different files just to find one detail. Plus, with a new beta tool called Ask Gemini in Drive, you can now ask complex questions across your calendar, documents, emails, and the web. Gemini Informs lets you describe what you want, such as a survey, and generate a complete form with relevant questions and structure. It also helps refine questions. You see, Gemini can suggest clearer wording and better answer formats and identify gaps in …” View more

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Gemini's new features in Google Drive and Calendar can drastically simplify your daily tasks. With capabilities like summarizing documents, generating forms, and scheduling meetings based on preferences, Gemini transforms how you manage your time and information. This AI integration means less manual work and more efficiency in your workflow.

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TechCrunch Daily Crunch · Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using. · Mar 19, 2026

“… big and successful companies, like a little bit of sleep at the wheel when AI first came out. We definitely seeing them start to fight back Like Google has four standalone products on our list which if you had told me that 24 months ago when like Bard came out the early version of Gemini I would not have believed you Gemini Notebook LM Notebook LM AI Studio and then Google Labs So Google Labs is where you access flow and the creative models AI Studios is for developers. Okay. Yeah. And I think we're seeing that across incumbents. Like a lot of these vertical software players, things like, you …” “… Tell me if I'm getting this right. All businesses will be reinvented as an AI company. Yeah. What happens to the incumbents? Yeah. This has changed a lot in the last six months, too. I think a lot of incumbents were, understandably, because they're big and successful companies, like a little bit of sleep at the wheel when AI first came out. We definitely seeing them start to fight back Like Google has four standalone products on our list which if you had told me that 24 months ago when like Bard came out the early version of Gemini I would not have believed you Gemini Notebook LM Notebook LM AI Studio and then Google Labs So Google Labs is where you access flow and the creative models AI Studios is for developers. Okay. Yeah. And I think we're seeing that across incumbents. Like a lot of these vertical software players, things like, you know, Service Titan or Workday are kind of building in AI features. I think the question is, especially if they're at risk of kind of cannibalizing their own products, you have to change your business model. Like, are they going to eat all the use cases faster than the new startup that's building the AI native version of them kind of eats them? And …” View more

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AI companies are rapidly evolving, with incumbents like Google launching new products to compete with AI-native startups, but the transition is fraught with challenges like cannibalizing existing products.

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The a16z Show · AI Startups vs. Big Chatbots — With Olivia Moore · Mar 16, 2026

“… offer shared this is how ChatGPT ads he's like the SEO guy I think he said the data is only from five businesses but these businesses also run Google and Meta ads compared to Meta ChatGPT's lead quality is 256% higher on the flip side lead quality is 49% lower than Google. I mean, that seems like a miracle to be in between two hyperscalers on day one, basically. But on the bright side, due to ad costs, it's substantially cheaper from a CPA perspective than Meta. And this was sort of what we were talking to the good folks over at Ridge about, was that at least in the early days, like being …” “… a consumer application standpoint and they still need the overall business. Yeah, Olivia Moore had some extra context there around monetization of via ads versus subscriptions. so Neil Patel who is the founder of NP Digital a New York Times best-selling offer shared this is how ChatGPT ads he's like the SEO guy I think he said the data is only from five businesses but these businesses also run Google and Meta ads compared to Meta ChatGPT's lead quality is 256% higher on the flip side lead quality is 49% lower than Google. I mean, that seems like a miracle to be in between two hyperscalers on day one, basically. But on the bright side, due to ad costs, it's substantially cheaper from a CPA perspective than Meta. And this was sort of what we were talking to the good folks over at Ridge about, was that at least in the early days, like being early to a new ad platform that you can potentially scale on can drive a bunch of new conversions. But Olivia Moore said, a big story that most people are missing in the AI race for the consumer, Chet GPT versus Claude is ads Right now most consumer AI revenue is coming from power users who are willing to pay high subscription costs This currently …” View more

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In the race for ad revenue, ChatGPT ads show a staggering 256% higher lead quality compared to Meta, while being significantly cheaper per acquisition. This trend highlights a potential shift in advertising effectiveness, especially as consumer AI platforms evolve and monetize more users through ads rather than subscriptions. With Google earning $460 per user annually from ads, the implications for ChatGPT's ad strategy could redefine the landscape.

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TBPN · Samsung Invests $70B in AI Chips, The Cubanator Joins, Apple: Behind in AI, Ahead in Revenue | Mark Cuban, John Kim, Eugen Alpeza, Ari Herbert-Voss, Alex Konrad, Carl Eschenbach & Pat Grady, Jim Cantrell, Tom Hulme · Mar 19, 2026

“… Be honest. Be honest. Notion is our friend but not your friend. Notion, first of all, I mean, maybe at some point in this conversation, like Google Docs is just the thing that I have lived in for years. And as for, you know, there's a reason that Google Docs is still has the privacy that it has. It it is it is so easy and so good But really found that like if I was going to be having to spend an afternoon figuring out how to replicate a Notion page and get it up and get it in our database like this was just going to be a huge waste of time And you were like, just tell Atlas to do it. And I …” “… things. And what we did was I think it was Atlas was the first was. OpenAI's browser, basically you were like, just have it tell Notion to like, A, first of all, post the job because Notion is not my friend. Maybe I shouldn't say that. You're allowed. Be honest. Be honest. Notion is our friend but not your friend. Notion, first of all, I mean, maybe at some point in this conversation, like Google Docs is just the thing that I have lived in for years. And as for, you know, there's a reason that Google Docs is still has the privacy that it has. It it is it is so easy and so good But really found that like if I was going to be having to spend an afternoon figuring out how to replicate a Notion page and get it up and get it in our database like this was just going to be a huge waste of time And you were like, just tell Atlas to do it. And I was like, what do you mean? And I like that. And I am that person who needs to sit next to you and you're like, open the computer, type it in. And then and you're like, just type that. And you're very good. You don't do it for me. You say like type in this. I know what I'm doing. You you lead me. You lead me to water. And and I did. And it was …” View more

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Using AI tools like Atlas revolutionized our hiring process, making it faster and more efficient. Instead of manually sifting through hundreds of applications, we leveraged AI to filter candidates and identify key traits, allowing us to focus on the most promising applicants. This shift not only saved time but also ensured we found the right fit for our team amidst the chaos of startup life.

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AI & I · How Every Builds a Writing Team in the Age of AI · Mar 18, 2026

“… type of oil that nobody else has. And Pokemon Go, the company behind it, Niantic, has that data for real-world behavior. If you've ever seen the Google Street View thing, Google would send out a car with a camera that's rotating on top, taking pictures of everything around it. And they would literally drive every street in the world, essentially, was the game plan with Google Street View. And they do it. They did it every 10 years. Side note, one drove by my house the other day, and I got so excited. And I went out and I flashed it. And I was like, yes, that's internet history, baby. That's …” “… in the world who have this data. And like, you've heard this kind of like data is the new oil. That's a little misleading because there's just oil. With data, there's like very specific, like niche types of data. And so you might have like a specific type of oil that nobody else has. And Pokemon Go, the company behind it, Niantic, has that data for real-world behavior. If you've ever seen the Google Street View thing, Google would send out a car with a camera that's rotating on top, taking pictures of everything around it. And they would literally drive every street in the world, essentially, was the game plan with Google Street View. And they do it. They did it every 10 years. Side note, one drove by my house the other day, and I got so excited. And I went out and I flashed it. And I was like, yes, that's internet history, baby. That's the next 10 years. If anyone ever looks up this property, they're going to see my hairy belly out there. I did that shit. I couldn't think of what else to do. I knew it was a moment. But my brainstorm only had 15 seconds. I went Mardi Gras on it instead of doing something useful. I've hated the analogy of data as the new oil because for years and …” View more

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Pokemon Go's creators turned their game's massive player-generated data into a lucrative asset by licensing it to AI companies. This valuable real-world behavior data is crucial for developing delivery bots and understanding urban landscapes. The analogy of data as the new oil is more fitting than ever, as the unique insights from this data are irreplaceable.

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My First Million · This guy cured his dog’s cancer with ChatGPT + 4 other crazy AI stories · Mar 19, 2026

“… that I show in sort of pitch decks and slides is like zooming into a terabyte and a half of microscopy data, the same way that you would into Google Apps, and you can just sort of keep on going into this And the way that scientists share that today is they taking screenshots they putting it in a panel they saying it ABC if you zoom in you actually see over there. And they, they're often are sharing that data, but it's disconnected, it's like one step away, it's hard to then view or interrogate or sort of connect to the narrative story that you're telling. And so there's, again, that sort of …” “… those are the types of shifts that we're starting to see is like much more sophisticated tooling for storing the data just in cloud buckets with metadata, for example. But then you can bring visualizations right on top of that. So one of the main examples that I show in sort of pitch decks and slides is like zooming into a terabyte and a half of microscopy data, the same way that you would into Google Apps, and you can just sort of keep on going into this And the way that scientists share that today is they taking screenshots they putting it in a panel they saying it ABC if you zoom in you actually see over there. And they, they're often are sharing that data, but it's disconnected, it's like one step away, it's hard to then view or interrogate or sort of connect to the narrative story that you're telling. And so there's, again, that sort of convergence of open data standards, open source visualization and processing tools that sit on top of that, and then this sort of integration layer that can have a much more compelling way to tell scientific narratives.” View more

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Scientists are transforming how they share complex data, moving from disconnected screenshots to integrated, interactive visualizations. By adopting open data standards and sophisticated cloud tools, researchers can now present their findings in a compelling narrative format. This shift not only enhances collaboration but also makes scientific insights more accessible and engaging.

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Data Engineering Podcast · Beyond the PDF: Rowan Cockett on Reproducible, Composable Science · Mar 22, 2026

“… in one, which is always great. I feel like I have so many subscriptions. And like lately, I've been using Claude, and I have probably 1000 different Google Sheets that I've created that I never look because I'm like, Claude, just make me another sheet, make me another sheet. And I'm so excited. But then I never use the sheet. I don't even know where the sheet is. I can't find it.” “… to solve is make a few of these consultants and SaaS platforms obsolete. And that's our ISO 1 program. So when you're looking into these companies, and like you said, you are taking a lot of these digital applications or options and combining them in one, which is always great. I feel like I have so many subscriptions. And like lately, I've been using Claude, and I have probably 1000 different Google Sheets that I've created that I never look because I'm like, Claude, just make me another sheet, make me another sheet. And I'm so excited. But then I never use the sheet. I don't even know where the sheet is. I can't find it.” View more

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Small businesses often face hidden costs that can block them from winning larger contracts, with up to 10% of revenue going towards compliance and licensing. Kandace Swaisland, founder of KAKSCORP, reveals how traditional SaaS solutions leave these businesses overwhelmed with expenses. By creating a holistic program that integrates various needs, she aims to reduce these barriers and streamline the process for small businesses to grow sustainably.

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Founder's Story · The Hidden Compliance Wall That Blocks Small Businesses From Big Contracts | Ep. 328 with Kandace Swaisland Founder of KAKSCORP · Mar 24, 2026

“… and not having your phone. Why would somebody create an app for this? Well, here's why. Because most people are thinking to themselves, but I need Google Maps because I don't want to get lost. I need a timer of some kind that counts down the 12 hours so I can check. I'm saying, great, great. I've created an app for that. The app tracks you on your walk in airplane mode. The GPS works in airplane mode. You can see a line of where you walk. You can zoom in and out on Google Maps inside of the app. Great. So you no longer have that excuse. And it also has a clock. So I have created an app. You …” “… back on later. And then number three, very important. Unplug. Unplug. You put your phone on airplane mode. Now, I have actually, funny enough, created an app for the 12-hour walk. So you think that's hilarious. This whole thing is about unplugging and not having your phone. Why would somebody create an app for this? Well, here's why. Because most people are thinking to themselves, but I need Google Maps because I don't want to get lost. I need a timer of some kind that counts down the 12 hours so I can check. I'm saying, great, great. I've created an app for that. The app tracks you on your walk in airplane mode. The GPS works in airplane mode. You can see a line of where you walk. You can zoom in and out on Google Maps inside of the app. Great. So you no longer have that excuse. And it also has a clock. So I have created an app. You download, you unplug, you put in airplane mode, you hit start. It starts tracking you. You shouldn't need to look at anything else. You don't have to check in on your social media that day. You don't need to take your phone out of airplane mode. But the unplugging nature is really phone and airplane mode. Put this tracking on just so you know where …” View more

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Colin O'Brady reveals that our highest life moments often stem from our lowest points. After being told he would never walk normally again due to severe burns, he learned that embracing struggles can lead to extraordinary achievements. By identifying your 'Everest'—the big goal you want to reach—you can break free from complacency and unlock your true potential.

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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Colin O'Brady: The Mindset That Lets You Conquer the Impossible | Mental Health | YAPClassic · Mar 27, 2026

“… been at Blogger for almost four years. And so I'd been able to do kind of a lot of different things there. But I'd hit the bulwarks of the larger Google organization pretty hard. And Blogger was just never a good cultural fit with the rest of Google proper. And then two, in 2004 to 2006, at least the founders and the executive team there, at least the founders and like sort of the executive team of the product management side and the engineering side really did not get what blogging was. Like all of the things you're saying about it being like the heyday of blogging being cool. They did not …” “There's two things. One was I'd been at Blogger for almost four years. And so I'd been able to do kind of a lot of different things there. But I'd hit the bulwarks of the larger Google organization pretty hard. And Blogger was just never a good cultural fit with the rest of Google proper. And then two, in 2004 to 2006, at least the founders and the executive team there, at least the founders and like sort of the executive team of the product management side and the engineering side really did not get what blogging was. Like all of the things you're saying about it being like the heyday of blogging being cool. They did not care about those things at all. And like fundamentally, like we would have conversations with like, you know, Larry and Sergey and, you know, the rest of sort of the executive team there and about like, hey, like, you know, we've got more page views than The New York Times. Like we're a huge site on the Internet. And they're like, yeah, but like The …” View more

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Twitter emerged as a revolutionary platform for social interaction, allowing users to stay connected without the pressure of immediate responses. This shift was sparked during a trip where the ability to see friends' activities in real-time created a new form of social awareness. The platform's design catered to those who prefer social distance, fundamentally changing how we engage with each other online and offline.

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Galaxy Brain · What Is Twitter’s Legacy, 20 Years Later? · Mar 27, 2026

“… things. It's that's the bet we're making. Take me inside the moment, though. You're realizing this happens. Did you write an email? Did you open a Google Doc? Did you just dictate to ChatGPT and say, fire off an email from the agent? How did that actually work at the company? Last year, I was in process of meeting all our 100 largest customers in person. And the purpose of the meetings was I wanted to tell them about our vision of this unified identity platform where we're the only ones in the industry that have all these capabilities across customer identity and governance and privilege. And at …” “… something that scales, building something that's reliable, building something that connects to a lot of different systems. You know, how can you position yourselves in that new market? And I think that's, you know, that those are the big essential things. It's that's the bet we're making. Take me inside the moment, though. You're realizing this happens. Did you write an email? Did you open a Google Doc? Did you just dictate to ChatGPT and say, fire off an email from the agent? How did that actually work at the company? Last year, I was in process of meeting all our 100 largest customers in person. And the purpose of the meetings was I wanted to tell them about our vision of this unified identity platform where we're the only ones in the industry that have all these capabilities across customer identity and governance and privilege. And at the same time, the teams were working on essentially agent identity. and these meetings I would pitch what I was talking about and then there would be interest in you know oh we should look at this we should we didn't know how far along you were and then I” View more

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Okta's CEO Todd McKinnon believes the future of workforce technology lies in agentic identity, a market so vast it could redefine the industry. By meeting with their largest customers and sharing a vision of a unified identity platform, he aims to position Okta at the forefront of this transformative shift. This strategic decision reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics and the need for scalable, reliable solutions in an evolving landscape.

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Decoder with Nilay Patel · Okta's CEO is betting big on AI agent identity · Mar 30, 2026

“… an email and to type their chapter in an email to me. Because for some people, it's a lot easier to write a long email than it is to open up a blank Google Doc or a blank Word document and try to write there. I have had authors speak their chapters aloud to voice recognition software. I asked Tom if he ever resorted to setting fake deadlines to squeeze his writers to hit their word counts. Alexi, all of my deadlines are real. I think the authors of America need to understand deterrence. There are red lines you cannot cross. You're playing game theory here. You can't possibly devalue your own …” “… up. Now, luckily, as a seasoned editor, Tom has an extensive array of psychological techniques to break the grip of Parkinson's law. Yes, I have developed a toolkit of ways of encouraging authors to get them to write. I have told authors to open up an email and to type their chapter in an email to me. Because for some people, it's a lot easier to write a long email than it is to open up a blank Google Doc or a blank Word document and try to write there. I have had authors speak their chapters aloud to voice recognition software. I asked Tom if he ever resorted to setting fake deadlines to squeeze his writers to hit their word counts. Alexi, all of my deadlines are real. I think the authors of America need to understand deterrence. There are red lines you cannot cross. You're playing game theory here. You can't possibly devalue your own deadlines on the record. No, all deadlines are real. And there's serious consequences for going past them. You know that. Tom says he's gone as far as threatening to kill a whole book project if the work didn't start coming in by a certain time. An almost literal deadline. And then the author's like, actually, here's the book. that's the knife at its …” View more

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In the world of book publishing, deadlines are essential to combat Parkinson's Law, which states that work expands to fill the time available. Tom, a seasoned editor, uses creative strategies to motivate authors, like setting chapter deadlines or even threatening project cancellation. This pressure ultimately helps authors like Alex Myasi finish their books on time, transforming vague timelines into a structured production process.

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Planet Money · Our BOOK vs. the global supply chain · Mar 26, 2026

“… OpenClaw for the last two months. Today, it is a team of six agents running on my Mac Mini. They pretty much automate everything that I do outside Google. So quick context for the viewers and for you, Jason and Lon. Outside Google, I started an awesome LLM apps repo, which was an open source LLM apps plus agent templates for users to build on top of. So they can just use those templates, build on top of. That repo crossed 100,000 stars. and it was such a pain to manage a single person site shop. Apart from that, I have newsletters and whatever I learned with these two goes on my social media. So …” “Please welcome Shubham Sabu to the show. Shubham, thanks for being here. Thank you, Jason. Thank you, Lon, for having me. Yeah, welcome. Yes, super excited to talk about OpenClaw. I've been running OpenClaw for the last two months. Today, it is a team of six agents running on my Mac Mini. They pretty much automate everything that I do outside Google. So quick context for the viewers and for you, Jason and Lon. Outside Google, I started an awesome LLM apps repo, which was an open source LLM apps plus agent templates for users to build on top of. So they can just use those templates, build on top of. That repo crossed 100,000 stars. and it was such a pain to manage a single person site shop. Apart from that, I have newsletters and whatever I learned with these two goes on my social media. So that would take hours and hours of my time outside Google So it pretty much working like 20 hours or 18 to 20 hours before Google Then I came across this thing called OpenClaw I did not use it for 15-20 days since its launch and then I see it popping up on Twitter, X and LinkedIn and Reddit” View more

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OpenClaw has revolutionized my daily tasks, automating everything I do outside of Google. After struggling to manage a popular open-source LLM apps repository, I discovered OpenClaw and assembled a team of six agents on my Mac Mini. This tool has saved me countless hours, allowing me to focus on what truly matters.

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This Week in Startups · The 5-Step Framework for AI Agents That Improve While You Sleep | E2269 · Mar 31, 2026

“And then I think basically our story ends in 2016 also at Google I.O. when Google launches the Google Home. And I should point out that basically the minute the Echo comes out, people start being like, well, what's Google going to do? Google is doing Google Assistant. It is clearly after some of these same things. Google Voice exists. It is pushing in all of these same directions. And everybody's like, where's the Google speaker? And in 2016, Google launches the speaker. Let me just play you. This is a …” “And then I think basically our story ends in 2016 also at Google I.O. when Google launches the Google Home. And I should point out that basically the minute the Echo comes out, people start being like, well, what's Google going to do? Google is doing Google Assistant. It is clearly after some of these same things. Google Voice exists. It is pushing in all of these same directions. And everybody's like, where's the Google speaker? And in 2016, Google launches the speaker. Let me just play you. This is a little tiny bit from Google I.O. where they explain what the home is going to do. Google Home lets you enjoy music and entertainment throughout your entire house, manage everyday tasks more easily, and ask Google what you want to know. With Google Home, we set out to create and design a beautiful product that's warm and inviting and fits naturally in …” View more

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Despite its success, Alexa failed to revolutionize smart homes as Jeff Bezos envisioned. While it popularized voice interaction, its core technology lagged, serving more as a symbol of potential than a groundbreaking AI tool. The focus shifted to monetization rather than improving the device, leaving its early promise unfulfilled.

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Version History · Amazon Echo: Always listening · Apr 05, 2026

“… do now and we are living that exponential internally right i think you're both right where i i agree you can kind of point us on the history of google i think what a God's getting it is like a feeling where I saw a tweet go by that's saying, what you have to realize to explain what's currently going on in the Valley is that every tech executive has severe AI psychosis right now. And they're spending a huge amount of time writing code and talk to AI and things like that. That was a funny take and not without any truth to it. And I'm curious, what were your feeling the AGI moments along the way …” “… internalize the technology. look i think even within the company there's a set of us living on the bleeding edge firing agents seeing what these things can do uh see the agents pick up skills do stuff and also look back three months ago what they could do now and we are living that exponential internally right i think you're both right where i i agree you can kind of point us on the history of google i think what a God's getting it is like a feeling where I saw a tweet go by that's saying, what you have to realize to explain what's currently going on in the Valley is that every tech executive has severe AI psychosis right now. And they're spending a huge amount of time writing code and talk to AI and things like that. That was a funny take and not without any truth to it. And I'm curious, what were your feeling the AGI moments along the way of the recent or to what extent do you have AI psychosis these days? My first feeling, the AGI moment was 2012 when Jeff Dean demoed the earliest version of Google Brain. This is when the neural networks recognized a cat, right? So that was 2012. I went with Larry to the DARPA challenge. It might have been 2014, I think. I need to be exact about …” View more

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Sundar Pichai shares his firsthand experiences of Google's AI advancements, highlighting moments that sparked his belief in artificial general intelligence (AGI). He recalls pivotal demonstrations from Google Brain and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to product experiences, even using AI tools during personal time. This approach ensures Google remains at the forefront of AI innovation.

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Cheeky Pint · The history and future of AI at Google, with Sundar Pichai · Apr 07, 2026

“or let's just say it's Google and you're building all their stuff and you lose that contract, you're going to lose a lot in your multiple because there's so much density in this one account. So, you know, we service 25,000 homes a month. So the great news is we don't have, and we don't have one lead source either. We've got like all these different lead sources because now people are going and that there's AI snippet with Google. Everything's going down on Google. So my …” “or let's just say it's Google and you're building all their stuff and you lose that contract, you're going to lose a lot in your multiple because there's so much density in this one account. So, you know, we service 25,000 homes a month. So the great news is we don't have, and we don't have one lead source either. We've got like all these different lead sources because now people are going and that there's AI snippet with Google. Everything's going down on Google. So my main job is the visionary, especially in the marketing side. I'm a CMO more than became a CEO in my mind. There's CFOs that become CEOs or COOs. I'm more of the marketing guy as I'm like, I need other marketing sources to be diversified because if something shrinks, especially in this world of LLMs, but um i want to well what's your take on that well …” View more

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If you want to scale your business and prepare for a successful exit, diversifying your lead sources is crucial. Brian Franco emphasizes that focusing on your strengths, like marketing, while partnering with others for administrative support can help you minimize risk and maximize growth. This strategy not only enhances your business value but also prepares you for a potential M&A transaction.

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The Home Service Expert Podcast · How to Scale and Exit Your Business (Brian Franco) · Apr 06, 2026

“… of the crisis managers who camped out in Sam Altman's house when he was fired to help him regain his job. Yeah, yeah. From the Obama administration. Google's AI overviews. They're pretty accurate. They're 90% accurate, which means that every day Google's giving out, well let see they have 5 trillion searches a year That means every hour tens of millions of wrong answers are given out by Google AI overviews Hundreds of thousands of inaccuracies every minute according to an analysis done by an AI startup called UMI So if you go to lines 96 and 97, it's the exact same study, the exact same story, but …” “… I think it's a very interesting thing that tech as a industry has reached the size now that it is acquiring its own state-sponsored media. Yes, yes. Yes, that's what it is, isn't it? Chris Lehane is name-dropped in the Ronan Farrell article as one of the crisis managers who camped out in Sam Altman's house when he was fired to help him regain his job. Yeah, yeah. From the Obama administration. Google's AI overviews. They're pretty accurate. They're 90% accurate, which means that every day Google's giving out, well let see they have 5 trillion searches a year That means every hour tens of millions of wrong answers are given out by Google AI overviews Hundreds of thousands of inaccuracies every minute according to an analysis done by an AI startup called UMI So if you go to lines 96 and 97, it's the exact same study, the exact same story, but the positioning is this. The decoder says Google's AI overviews are correct 9 out of 10 times, study finds. to Ars Technica. Testing suggests Google's AI overviews tell millions of lies per hour. There you go. Two competing headlines. All in the presentation. And by the way, that's another reason we love Ars Technica, because they are, among all …” View more

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Google's AI overviews provide incorrect information at an alarming rate, with tens of millions of inaccuracies reported every hour. This revelation comes from a study that contrasts the optimistic portrayal of Google's AI accuracy with the stark reality of its performance. Such discrepancies raise questions about the reliability of AI in delivering factual information.

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Intelligent Machines (Audio) · IM 865: Mythic - Too Dangerous to Release? · Apr 08, 2026

“… a software stack. It goes on top of the hardware, and it is the handshake that allows you to take any device and use it with Apple Home or with Google or with Amazon or any of the popular home kind of control centers. Right? Yeah correct And it basically before you know a company like Govi which has made a lot of products in the last couple of years before Matter they would have to go through multiple certifications certified with Apple HomeKit Amazon Home Google Home and then they could go to market which delayed the release of a lot of products Whereas Matter, which Apple actually …” “… the setting going into the show. I would like to take a minute, though, to drill down also on Matter and Thread and some of the technologies we're talking about, because I think it's really confusing for people. Now, as I understand it, Matter is really a software stack. It goes on top of the hardware, and it is the handshake that allows you to take any device and use it with Apple Home or with Google or with Amazon or any of the popular home kind of control centers. Right? Yeah correct And it basically before you know a company like Govi which has made a lot of products in the last couple of years before Matter they would have to go through multiple certifications certified with Apple HomeKit Amazon Home Google Home and then they could go to market which delayed the release of a lot of products Whereas Matter, which Apple actually contributed to this standard, so HomeKit is in there, Matter allows a manufacturer to get that certification, build for Matter, and then it opens the door to everything. And we'll talk about Thread in a moment because Thread is another technology in the smart home system. But Matter has allowed for a lot of devices. And this is one I actually just got …” View more

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The Matter standard revolutionizes smart home devices by allowing seamless compatibility across platforms like Apple Home, Google, and Amazon. This means you can now enjoy a wider range of affordable products, like the Govee floor lamp, without the hassle of multiple certifications. With Matter, security and convenience are enhanced, making it easier than ever to build your ideal smart home ecosystem.

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Mac Power Users · 844: Building the Ideal Apple Smart Home · Apr 12, 2026

“… more and demand better. Just again, anecdotally, This is before I even worked in responsibilities. Fuel didn't even exist. I remember a while ago, Google had done this thing in Mountain View where they took these mosquitoes and they had synthesized something to help prevent, I want to say, West Nile virus. And they just sort of released these mosquitoes after just injecting them with the thing. And at the time, this was like peak tech optimism. And everyone's like, wow, Google, amazing. And I'm like, did this get FDA approval? You know, and just like thinking through like, but again, the …” “… that there's just the stories you don't hear and what that means in terms of safeguards to what we want in our society. Yeah. And again, it's just like I have not seen in the almost 10 years I've been at this job, people become smarter and demand more and demand better. Just again, anecdotally, This is before I even worked in responsibilities. Fuel didn't even exist. I remember a while ago, Google had done this thing in Mountain View where they took these mosquitoes and they had synthesized something to help prevent, I want to say, West Nile virus. And they just sort of released these mosquitoes after just injecting them with the thing. And at the time, this was like peak tech optimism. And everyone's like, wow, Google, amazing. And I'm like, did this get FDA approval? You know, and just like thinking through like, but again, the predominant narrative was just so optimistic. Like, oh, my God, Google, they're going to cure West Nile virus by stopping the mosquitoes. I don't think that narrative would fly. today right you know i think today people would be like excuse me why is google like doing biological experiments on people you know you you could not ask those questions 10 years …” View more

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People are becoming more skeptical of Big Tech's actions, especially regarding unregulated experiments like Google's mosquito release. In a world where tech optimism once reigned, today’s consumers demand accountability and transparency. This shift in perspective is crucial for protecting our freedoms as AI and technology advance.

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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · AI Is Killing Free Will: Ex-Twitter Ethical AI Lead Explains How to Protect Yourself · Apr 13, 2026

“… back. You know the proof? You want to know the proof positive of this? A true Easter miracle happened yesterday. Forget about the rescue in Iran. Google in the Google doodle referenced Easter. Do we have the Google doodle? We do. Now, of course, there's no Christianity. There's no cross. There's no empty tomb. There's no none of it. Look, baby steps. It just said Google spelled out in little Easter eggs in little egg cups, little, you know, kind of cups. Google. Now, why should this be Easter? It's the most significant event of the Christian liturgical calendar. Surely, you know, Google puts up …” “… But for the last 20 years, 25 years, that has not helped you. In fact, people had to downplay their Christianity. Christianity was seen as stupid and backwards and oppressive and all the things, all the opposite of what it really is. And now we're back. You know the proof? You want to know the proof positive of this? A true Easter miracle happened yesterday. Forget about the rescue in Iran. Google in the Google doodle referenced Easter. Do we have the Google doodle? We do. Now, of course, there's no Christianity. There's no cross. There's no empty tomb. There's no none of it. Look, baby steps. It just said Google spelled out in little Easter eggs in little egg cups, little, you know, kind of cups. Google. Now, why should this be Easter? It's the most significant event of the Christian liturgical calendar. Surely, you know, Google puts up little doodles almost every day for some nonsense birthday that you've never heard of. For, you know, National Pygmy Muslim Day in Zimbabwe. But they don't. Surely they would put something up for Easter, right? No. The last time that Google had a doodle that referenced Easter was 26 years ago. It was the year 2000. It was right after Google was …” View more

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A true Easter miracle unfolded when Google referenced Easter for the first time in 26 years, signaling a shift in societal attitudes toward Christianity. This change reflects a political landscape where supporting Christianity is becoming advantageous again, as evidenced by rising baptisms and confirmations across the country. The significance of this shift is underscored by the fact that even major companies like Google are responding to public demand for recognition of the holiday.

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The Michael Knowles Show · Ep. 1946 - EASTER MIRACLE: American Airman Rescued From Iran · Apr 06, 2026

“… media outlets, including my employer, The Verge. The headline was eye-catching. The internet's most read tech publications have lost 58% of their Google traffic since 2024, the post claimed. Some outlets like Digital Trends and ZDNet experienced a decline of more than 90% of their traffic from its peak, according to the analysis which attributes the nose-diving traffic to a combination of AI overviews and Google results pages. Google's move to rank Reddit high in search results and people using chatbots for search instead, end quote. Finally today, I didn't go with it as a segment when it …” “… just setting yourself up for failure, Muller says. But the sense that how people's search is changing rapidly is real. In February, a blog post went viral in a few niche social media circles purporting to show the collapse in traffic to several tech media outlets, including my employer, The Verge. The headline was eye-catching. The internet's most read tech publications have lost 58% of their Google traffic since 2024, the post claimed. Some outlets like Digital Trends and ZDNet experienced a decline of more than 90% of their traffic from its peak, according to the analysis which attributes the nose-diving traffic to a combination of AI overviews and Google results pages. Google's move to rank Reddit high in search results and people using chatbots for search instead, end quote. Finally today, I didn't go with it as a segment when it happened, but Google researchers recently warned that quantum computers may crack elliptic curve cryptography, the thing which helps secure crypto wallets, among other things, with 20 times fewer resources than they had expected. In other words, a so-called CRQC or cryptographically relevant quantum computer capable of breaking widely used public key …” View more

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Experts warn that quantum computers could break current encryption methods by 2029, posing a significant risk to digital security. With cryptography engineers urging immediate action for post-quantum solutions, the timeline is tighter than ever. This urgency compels us to rethink our approach to securing sensitive information before it's too late.

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Tech Brew Ride Home · Tipping Point In The AI Horse Race? · Apr 07, 2026

“Look, sheets don't just fail overnight. That's not how this works. There's no dramatic collapse, no single moment when the sheet starts to fall apart. It's incremental. Small signs you ignore until it's too late. The corners slip off, the fabric starts to get thinner and rougher, and suddenly you find yourself sweating through the night wondering why you can't stay comfortable. Here's the bottom line. You don't realize how bad your sheets have gotten until …” “Look, sheets don't just fail overnight. That's not how this works. There's no dramatic collapse, no single moment when the sheet starts to fall apart. It's incremental. Small signs you ignore until it's too late. The corners slip off, the fabric starts to get thinner and rougher, and suddenly you find yourself sweating through the night wondering why you can't stay comfortable. Here's the bottom line. You don't realize how bad your sheets have gotten until you actually” View more

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You don't realize how bad your sheets have gotten until it's too late. The decline is gradual, with small signs like slipping corners and rough fabric that you ignore. Eventually, you find yourself uncomfortable and sweating through the night, wishing you had paid attention sooner.

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The Ben Shapiro Show · Ep. 2385 - Iranian Propaganda Syndrome · Mar 11, 2026

“… make it look like a washing machine or something and strap it on and drive around like that. You know, there was no it was the 90s. So there was no Google Maps or anything. So you had to have also a SATCOM antenna to downlink you know your digital SATCOM your maps because you might want one you know that you don have a satellite photo or something So a lot of little innovations just, again, in this, you know, art of human hunting, tracking, you know, surveillance, and then the setup, you know, setting these guys up. There were some incredible ops that were pulled off over there, really, really …” “… truck. It's a bus, you know. So and so you'd see constantly see cars with, you know, everything strapped to them. And we just decided, hey, let's put a box on top of the car to cover the antennas. And we'd switch the box out every few days, you know, make it look like a washing machine or something and strap it on and drive around like that. You know, there was no it was the 90s. So there was no Google Maps or anything. So you had to have also a SATCOM antenna to downlink you know your digital SATCOM your maps because you might want one you know that you don have a satellite photo or something So a lot of little innovations just, again, in this, you know, art of human hunting, tracking, you know, surveillance, and then the setup, you know, setting these guys up. There were some incredible ops that were pulled off over there, really, really valuable long-term. One device that was invented was, we called it the Kevlar tennis net. And it's a good example of how stuff, how the unit does research and development. It's just, hey, guys, we got to find out another way to stop vehicles. We already had the spikes, which are good, but, you know, we wanted to stop a vehicle and then with the …” View more

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In a fascinating recount of operations in Bosnia, retired Delta Force commander Pete Blaber shares how innovative tactics were developed to capture war criminals. He details the creation of a Kevlar tennis net that successfully stopped a vehicle, leading to the capture of a notorious Serb general without harm, showcasing the ingenuity of military operations during the 90s.

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The Shawn Ryan Show · #294 Pete Blaber - Part 1: Delta Force Commander on Roberts Ridge: The Battle of Takur Ghar · Apr 06, 2026

“… those silicon-malli companies as big tech. That wasn't even a label. And it was sufficiently quaint that, you know, there was a film being made at Google the first time I went to Google in my career. So I started at the beginning of 2011. And my buddy Jim, who sat next to me, he was the PR guy assigned to manage this film, which Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson were making, set at Google, the internship. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And it was actually like a rom-com set at Google. Oh, yes. Because you could pull off that kind of warm, fuzzy shtick, and people would go and see it. Because it was like, oh, …” “… like the effects where people like i don't know the bubble could burst, you know. So it was almost like punk in a way, tech at that time. That's right. I mean, it's kind of wild to think back to that moment now because of course, we only think about those silicon-malli companies as big tech. That wasn't even a label. And it was sufficiently quaint that, you know, there was a film being made at Google the first time I went to Google in my career. So I started at the beginning of 2011. And my buddy Jim, who sat next to me, he was the PR guy assigned to manage this film, which Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson were making, set at Google, the internship. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And it was actually like a rom-com set at Google. Oh, yes. Because you could pull off that kind of warm, fuzzy shtick, and people would go and see it. Because it was like, oh, Google, it's this warm, fuzzy company where everyone sits on colored balls and invents the future. Yeah, and they have the food and everyone chills and there's no real offices. Totally. And like Steve Jobs was still alive. The iPhone had just been announced 2007. So it was like very recent. Facebook wasn't even a public company yet. And after I was …” View more

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In 2010, the tech world was still in its infancy, with companies like Google and Facebook just beginning to shape the future. Dex Hunter-Torricke shares his experience working at Google during the filming of 'The Internship', a rom-com that portrayed the tech giant as a cozy, innovative workplace. This nostalgic look back highlights the optimism and excitement of a time when tech was seen as a warm, fuzzy frontier of possibilities.

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What Now? with Trevor Noah · Dex Hunter-Torricke: Translating the Titans of Tech · Apr 09, 2026

“… chasing this and anthropic is probably in the lead yeah i i don't want to use powerpoint anymore i don't want to write a group i hate writing google docs dude plus my entire life so like the other day i was writing my blog post and instead of just like typing it out i was like hey let's let me just use clock code and let me give you a bunch of feedback and you write it for me. Yeah. And then you just keep the option. It did the first 80%. The last 20% I started with Mali going there and like to take stuff. Yeah. But like, that's the way I work now. I never start from zero. Like I always get …” “… i feel like coding will eat all knowledge work right and we're kind of going that direction already like i think lovable recently launched like today yeah they can support everything and replic can make decks yeah so so yeah so i and i feel like everyone's chasing this and anthropic is probably in the lead yeah i i don't want to use powerpoint anymore i don't want to write a group i hate writing google docs dude plus my entire life so like the other day i was writing my blog post and instead of just like typing it out i was like hey let's let me just use clock code and let me give you a bunch of feedback and you write it for me. Yeah. And then you just keep the option. It did the first 80%. The last 20% I started with Mali going there and like to take stuff. Yeah. But like, that's the way I work now. I never start from zero. Like I always get the first 80% from AI. Right. Yeah. Yeah. It's interesting. If you look at it, there are also like historical analogs of this. I think Satya said this, which is that Excel is the most powerful or most popular programming language in the world. Yeah. And that it's sort of a programming language that millions and millions, I mean, a hundred million …” View more

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AI coding agents are poised to revolutionize how we interact with software, potentially replacing many apps we rely on today. As companies consider adopting these agents, the conversation shifts to whether traditional tools like Slack and Calendly will survive this wave of innovation. The future may see small teams leveraging AI to enhance productivity and reduce emotional labor in the workplace.

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The a16z Show · Peter Yang on Small Teams, Coding Agents, and Why Human Ambition Has No Ceiling · Apr 06, 2026

“… the problem. It wasn't Gmail. All my cringe emails are on... AOL.com. AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail. You're not still using them, right? No. Yeah, okay. Well, Google has just announced that they are allowing you to change your email address. Yes, this is a big deal because I have five email addresses. Oh, boy. Yes, big deal. So now you're able to change your account username once every 12 months on your Google account. Your previous address will still be saved as an alternate email address and can still be used to sign into your account if you want. uh but and you can switch back to your alternate at any …” “… I'm sorry this happened, but also... Well, moving on to the biggest news of the week, possibly the year, possibly the entire decade. Did you guys create your email accounts in like 2003? Yes. Yes. Long time ago. Or Gmail. Long time ago. Well, that's the problem. It wasn't Gmail. All my cringe emails are on... AOL.com. AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail. You're not still using them, right? No. Yeah, okay. Well, Google has just announced that they are allowing you to change your email address. Yes, this is a big deal because I have five email addresses. Oh, boy. Yes, big deal. So now you're able to change your account username once every 12 months on your Google account. Your previous address will still be saved as an alternate email address and can still be used to sign into your account if you want. uh but and you can switch back to your alternate at any time so if you have like meme lord 72 at gmail.com you can now become now you can be meme lord six seven that's right see i thought i thought this in along those lines where i have a professional email account because i had the foresight when i was a young high school student to just like use my name well i want to change it now yeah i know i'm a …” View more

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Google just announced a groundbreaking feature: you can now change your email address once a year without losing access to your old one. This means if you've been stuck with a cringe-worthy email since high school, you can finally upgrade to something more fitting, while still keeping your old address as a backup. It's a game-changer for anyone looking to refresh their online identity.

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Our Favorite Apps of All Time! · Apr 03, 2026

“… a lot going on. Blake, give us the rundown here. Well, so what it was is it went astonishingly viral. It was a Christian man named Trevor, Trevor Sheets. And he just does kind of a... Sheets, what an ironic name. He just does a post. And I don't know that we want to read the whole thing, but it was basically the opening line of it, which is what I think got a lot of people's attention was, my wife was formerly promiscuous. I was a virgin. She was then radically born again, committed to church, evangelized constantly, Puritan books in her bedroom, prayer journals, grief over past sexual sin, …” “So this tweet took over X, which was pretty impressive because there's a lot going on. Blake, give us the rundown here. Well, so what it was is it went astonishingly viral. It was a Christian man named Trevor, Trevor Sheets. And he just does kind of a... Sheets, what an ironic name. He just does a post. And I don't know that we want to read the whole thing, but it was basically the opening line of it, which is what I think got a lot of people's attention was, my wife was formerly promiscuous. I was a virgin. She was then radically born again, committed to church, evangelized constantly, Puritan books in her bedroom, prayer journals, grief over past sexual sin, etc. We got to know each other well over a year dated for four months engaged for two and a half and didn sin sexually with one another Our first kiss was on the altar of our wedding day Goes on talks about they been married for several years now They have children and all of these things And then there a photo at the bottom of their wedding which is …” View more

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A Christian man's tweet about his wife's past promiscuity has gone viral, racking up 35 million views and sparking intense debate. While some see it as a powerful testament to redemption, others argue it's too much information and potentially harmful. This controversy highlights differing views on marriage and sin within the Christian community.

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The Charlie Kirk Show · Ground War, Marriage, Music, and More ft. Megan Basham, Mollie Hemingway, and Sean Davis · Mar 26, 2026

“… the bench. There wasn't even any of that. So they didn't, I don't, I don't understand how they even challenged it. I don't know. And for anyone just Google Anders Lee goal called back Islanders Columbus, March 22nd.” “… it's going to end up resulting in a mega, mega thing going on online. Oh, it's going to be a meltdown. You know, like usually if the goal goalie thinks it's an interference, they'll like give a hands up or like the coaches are looking at the TVs on the bench. There wasn't even any of that. So they didn't, I don't, I don't understand how they even challenged it. I don't know. And for anyone just Google Anders Lee goal called back Islanders Columbus, March 22nd.” View more

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A shocking goaltender interference call during an Islanders game has fans in an uproar. Anders Lee's goal was challenged, leaving everyone confused about the rules as playoff tensions rise. With similar situations happening across the league, this could lead to major controversies in the postseason.

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Spittin Chiclets · Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 631: Featuring Brock Lesnar · Mar 24, 2026

“… less attorney's fees in some measure of justice. There's a new one that got filed in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco against Google and the Trump administration because of the sloppy way the Trump administration released the three million files pursuant to the Epstein Transparency Act without taking pains to protect the identity and the personal identifying information of the victims, re-victimizing, re-traumatizing them all over again. And when it came to Google, it's worse because they're profiting off of this data from the women and girls at the time's names and personal …” “… more women who fit that bill. and will be entitled to a part of the $52 million or so that's left after attorney's fees. There's another class action lawsuit independent of the three that I just talked about, giving the victims up to $500 million less attorney's fees in some measure of justice. There's a new one that got filed in the Northern District of California, in San Francisco against Google and the Trump administration because of the sloppy way the Trump administration released the three million files pursuant to the Epstein Transparency Act without taking pains to protect the identity and the personal identifying information of the victims, re-victimizing, re-traumatizing them all over again. And when it came to Google, it's worse because they're profiting off of this data from the women and girls at the time's names and personal identifying information. And they did a test and put it into the complaint, the lawyers. They said, we went on AI mode for Google, and we put in a person's name that we knew was a victim. And we asked Google, is this person in the Epstein files? and they said, yes, they are, and then just casually said, they're in 16 emails in an exchange between …” View more

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Epstein victims are suing both the Trump administration and Google for failing to protect their identities in the release of sensitive files. This negligence has re-traumatized over 60 women, who are now entitled to a share of a $52 million settlement. The lawsuit highlights a stark contrast in how the government prioritizes settlements for other cases while neglecting the needs of these survivors.

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Legal AF by MeidasTouch · Legal AF - 3/28/26 · Mar 29, 2026

“The other big thing that Google announced that we have to talk a little bit about is Stitch, an update to Stitch. Now, Stitch is their design program, their design AI tool, which allows you to take a very interesting kind of almost like comfy UI looking interface and throw websites at it to make the designs better. And Kev, you and I both know there's been issues with websites that come out of codecs that don't look amazing, websites even that come out of cloud code. even …” “The other big thing that Google announced that we have to talk a little bit about is Stitch, an update to Stitch. Now, Stitch is their design program, their design AI tool, which allows you to take a very interesting kind of almost like comfy UI looking interface and throw websites at it to make the designs better. And Kev, you and I both know there's been issues with websites that come out of codecs that don't look amazing, websites even that come out of cloud code. even with the front end spill that all look very similar. Claude, I don't want you to use emojis in any more things that I do because every website, by the way, that's the tell right now to see if an AI designed a website is there's tons of emojis on it. But this is very cool. If you look at this, basically, it allows you to kind of, it'll allow you to …” View more

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Google's Stitch design tool revolutionizes website creation with voice interaction and customizable templates. Users can now update their sites effortlessly, choosing from a wide array of Google’s free fonts and colors, making design accessible for everyone. This innovation could challenge established platforms like Squarespace, changing how we think about web design in the future.

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AI For Humans: Weekly AI News, Tools & Trends · Google AI Studio Got a Big Upgrade and We're All Vibecoders Now · Mar 20, 2026

“Today on the AI Daily Brief, why AI needs better benchmarks. And before that, in the headlines, is Apple planning on distilling Google's Gemini models? The AI Daily Brief is a daily podcast and video about the most important news and discussions in AI. All right, friends, quick announcements before we dive in. First of all, thank you to today's sponsors, KPMG, Robots and Pencils, Blitzy, and Super Intelligent. To get an ad-free version of the show, go to patreon.com slash aidailybrief, or you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send …” “Today on the AI Daily Brief, why AI needs better benchmarks. And before that, in the headlines, is Apple planning on distilling Google's Gemini models? The AI Daily Brief is a daily podcast and video about the most important news and discussions in AI. All right, friends, quick announcements before we dive in. First of all, thank you to today's sponsors, KPMG, Robots and Pencils, Blitzy, and Super Intelligent. To get an ad-free version of the show, go to patreon.com slash aidailybrief, or you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send us a note at sponsors at aidailybrief.ai. And while you're at aidailybrief.ai, check out everything going on in the ecosystem, including the return of our newsletter, which has all the links that I mention in the show. Apple's AI partnership with Google apparently goes much deeper than previously thought, including the ability to distill Gemini into …” View more

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Apple's integration of Google's Gemini models into Siri suggests a strategic shift, but skepticism remains about the models' utility for Apple's unique vision.

Apple's partnership with Google on AI models gives them more flexibility than expected, but skepticism remains about the utility of Google's Gemini models for Apple's specific needs.

Apple's partnership with Google on AI models for Siri is deeper than expected, but there are doubts about the usefulness of Google's Gemini models for Apple's unique vision.

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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Why AI Needs Better Benchmarks · Mar 26, 2026

“… wake up sweaty, freezing, or just uncomfortable? The temperature in your bedroom can make or break your sleep. That's why I switched to Miracle Made Sheets. They're inspired by NASA technology and use silver infused temperature regulating fabric to help you sleep perfectly all night long. Miracle Made sheets feel just as good, if not better than sheets you'd find at a five-star hotel, but without the steep price tag. Smooth, breathable, and ridiculously comfortable. Thanks to their antibacterial silver technology, Miracle Made sheets stay cleaner and fresher up to three times longer than regular …” “drag out. This is what Trump does. Ever wake up sweaty, freezing, or just uncomfortable? The temperature in your bedroom can make or break your sleep. That's why I switched to Miracle Made Sheets. They're inspired by NASA technology and use silver infused temperature regulating fabric to help you sleep perfectly all night long. Miracle Made sheets feel just as good, if not better than sheets you'd find at a five-star hotel, but without the steep price tag. Smooth, breathable, and ridiculously comfortable. Thanks to their antibacterial silver technology, Miracle Made sheets stay cleaner and fresher up to three times longer than regular sheets. That means fewer odors, fewer wash cycles, and way less laundry. All that hidden bacteria in regular sheets, it can clog your pores and cause breakouts. MiracleMade's antibacterial design helps you sleep cleaner and clearer night after night. MiracleMade sheets are crafted with NASA inspired silver infused fabric that helps regulate your …” View more

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Donald Trump is resorting to begging European allies for assistance in opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, revealing his vulnerability amidst Iranian pressure. This unexpected turn highlights Trump's reliance on media propaganda as he faces mounting challenges, including mockery from adversaries. The situation underscores the complexities of military strategy in a volatile region.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Trump Loses It as Iran Destroys His Life!!! · Apr 09, 2026

“… portfolio. And that birthed all kind of innovation. I think that had Microsoft not been under threat in the late 90s you may not have seen Amazon or Google or a lot of companies you may not have seen if they had been allowed to push through the browser the way they had moved up the app stack And they were certainly capable of it but there was kind of a ring fence put around the browser So if we believe network effects or something are making these companies too big and you want to do something, and I'm not arguing you have to, but you want to do something. I think the dismantling, doing something …” “… better alternative to trying to regulate them. Because when they regulate them, you know, the incumbents help write the regulations. I think it just further ensconces them. There was a period where they broke up AT&T and disqualified their patent portfolio. And that birthed all kind of innovation. I think that had Microsoft not been under threat in the late 90s you may not have seen Amazon or Google or a lot of companies you may not have seen if they had been allowed to push through the browser the way they had moved up the app stack And they were certainly capable of it but there was kind of a ring fence put around the browser So if we believe network effects or something are making these companies too big and you want to do something, and I'm not arguing you have to, but you want to do something. I think the dismantling, doing something abrupt in one time that changes the field is better than trying to, you know, say, prove to us you're not like the people try this with Google all the time. Prove to us you're not favoring your own products over the competitors in Google search. Like there's the ability to enforce that over the long run is very difficult. What happens when you make …” View more

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Dismantling tech giants could unleash a wave of innovation, similar to the breakup of AT&T that birthed new companies. Bill Gurley argues that instead of regulating incumbents, we should consider breaking them up to foster competition and creativity. This radical approach challenges the current Silicon Valley power structure, which often stifles new entrants.

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Prof G Markets · The AI Divide: Who Wins and Who Gets Replaced — ft. Bill Gurley · Mar 27, 2026

“And then you leave and then you go and you work at Google Brain. But you have a desire still to be in academia. How do we figure out how to go from Google Brain back to academia? Yeah, so to answer that, I want to just back up a little bit and talk about where is the state of AI and neural networks. Yeah, yeah, let's do that. The broad consensus moment for when people thought that neural networks are here, there was a neural network that had a name. We gave it a name. It's called AlexNet after Alex …” “And then you leave and then you go and you work at Google Brain. But you have a desire still to be in academia. How do we figure out how to go from Google Brain back to academia? Yeah, so to answer that, I want to just back up a little bit and talk about where is the state of AI and neural networks. Yeah, yeah, let's do that. The broad consensus moment for when people thought that neural networks are here, there was a neural network that had a name. We gave it a name. It's called AlexNet after Alex Krzyzewski, Ilya Sutskaver, Jeff Hinton. Anyways, they built this network that beat hand-designed networks at a really hard image recognition task. This is 2012. This is ImageNet? This is ImageNet. But Fei-Fei Li, her lab collected that data. Yeah. Right. So this hugely impactful thing she did really drove all of this work in neuroscience. So that …” View more

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In this segment, David hilariously explains how neural networks are like a brain on a caffeine high, constantly checking in on itself. He compares a soda can pickup to AI learning, making complex tech sound like a clumsy dance of self-correction, leaving listeners both entertained and enlightened.

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · David Sussillo (on foster care and neuroscience) · Mar 25, 2026

“… a more most fundamental way i mean you have thoughts yeah well it's i mean i I think it's just like what, and I mean, we worked on maps and stuff, Google Maps. Consumer products are extremely difficult for a lot of different reasons. It just, I think, doesn't scratch the itch. I think we're like Michigan guys who are kind of more in that traditional engineering kind of realm or lineage. I used to say that what was clear 10 years ago was that there was so much more that was possible with software and AI in vehicles. And that was generally the space that we started in 10 years ago. And the precise …” “… don do chips we don do silicon but we a technology provider fundamentally and i think even you know we used to joke when we started the company like you know we're not the guys to build like instagram like that was just not our well this is not us in a more most fundamental way i mean you have thoughts yeah well it's i mean i I think it's just like what, and I mean, we worked on maps and stuff, Google Maps. Consumer products are extremely difficult for a lot of different reasons. It just, I think, doesn't scratch the itch. I think we're like Michigan guys who are kind of more in that traditional engineering kind of realm or lineage. I used to say that what was clear 10 years ago was that there was so much more that was possible with software and AI in vehicles. And that was generally the space that we started in 10 years ago. And the precise path that we've taken over the years, I think we've been strategic and we've adjusted to make sure that we're actually building stuff that's valuable to the market. And the technology has changed so much. Our own technology stack has completely changed, I would say, roughly every two years. And so now we've probably done, let's say, four complete …” View more

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Ten years ago, building a tooling company in AI was considered out of vogue, yet it has become essential for deploying software in physical machines like cars and trucks. As technology evolved, the founders of Applied Intuition strategically adapted their engineering approach, focusing on a mix of traditional and cutting-edge skills, resulting in a company where 83% of staff are engineers. This dynamic shift highlights the increasing importance of software and AI in the engineering landscape.

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Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · Physical AI that Moves the World — Qasar Younis & Peter Ludwig, Applied Intuition · Apr 27, 2026

“… I'm going to start off by saying that I'm completely blind, so there's a lot of things I can't do myself, but the problem I'm having is I have a Google Pixel 9, and the phone can be sitting on the table or on the couch beside me, and it'll hear a phone number from the radio, from my smart speaker, and it'll dial that number with me not saying anything. I want to stop that. Ah, okay. This sounds – I listen to American radio and I get dinged long distance calls calling the states. Yeah, that's a problem. I mean it's – so basically it sounds to me that Google is listening and – I mean obviously …” “alright, let's go to Greg in Canada line 1, Greg you are on with Rich I'm going to start off by saying that I'm completely blind, so there's a lot of things I can't do myself, but the problem I'm having is I have a Google Pixel 9, and the phone can be sitting on the table or on the couch beside me, and it'll hear a phone number from the radio, from my smart speaker, and it'll dial that number with me not saying anything. I want to stop that. Ah, okay. This sounds – I listen to American radio and I get dinged long distance calls calling the states. Yeah, that's a problem. I mean it's – so basically it sounds to me that Google is listening and – I mean obviously we know that phones are always listening for a hot word, right, to activate. And with Google, that's typically, hey, Google or OK, Google. And so my phone just activated when I said that. Sorry if I just activated lots of phones across the country. But, you know, so that's what's happening. I think this kind of phantom calling that you're talking …” View more

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Greg from Canada, who is blind, faces an unusual problem with his Google Pixel 9: it dials random phone numbers when it hears them on the radio or smart speaker. This occurs because the phone is too sensitive to its voice activation feature. The host suggests potential solutions, including adjusting settings and using a 'flip to shush' feature to prevent accidental calls, highlighting the challenges of accessibility with technology.

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Rich On Tech · Best apps to organize bookmarks, iPhone accessibility tools & risks of grey market streaming boxes (Episode 171, April 25, 2026 - Best of) · Apr 26, 2026

“… The first, the 101, if you will, is the call and response, which is you put in a prompt, you get an answer. And that's just like a better version of Google in a lot of ways. And it's obviously it's conversational and does a lot. But anything you need to know in any format, you could ask ChatGPT or Grok or Claude or Google's Gemini and you're going to get the answer back. So that's kind of the 101. 201 is automation, where you can use a tool, Zapier or make.com or NAN, where basically you can say, I want you to take this Google Sheet, extract these three lines from the Google Sheet, write a blog …” “… AI. You've got prompts and asking if you do things. Now, with agentic AI, we've got them actually, I would almost call it the implementation, the acting upon what is generic. There's really three levels of AI that most people need to understand. The first, the 101, if you will, is the call and response, which is you put in a prompt, you get an answer. And that's just like a better version of Google in a lot of ways. And it's obviously it's conversational and does a lot. But anything you need to know in any format, you could ask ChatGPT or Grok or Claude or Google's Gemini and you're going to get the answer back. So that's kind of the 101. 201 is automation, where you can use a tool, Zapier or make.com or NAN, where basically you can say, I want you to take this Google Sheet, extract these three lines from the Google Sheet, write a blog post about that and post it. And that's kind of an automation where basically you build these steps where AI is the blood, if you will, in between the organs of the individual applications that you're using. And I'm talking about any application, be Google Drive, Google Sheets, Instagram. It could even create content for you. And I've done a ton and …” View more

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If you don’t adapt to AI, you risk being replaced in the workforce. As AI takes over knowledge-based roles, the demand for skilled trades will surge. This shift means that those who can solve problems in the physical world will be more valuable than ever, while traditional education may leave many unprepared for this new reality.

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Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice · Adapt or Get Left Behind: The New Rules of AI & Business · Mar 27, 2026

“… the engineering folder. It went into my competitive research folder, where it has access to my competitors. It looks like I have some information on Google Stitch. Now it's checking my writing guide and my existing vision docs to understand the expected tone and format. And so we're going, you can see that Claude is already having a big headset. start in probably getting to what I would want. And it's also identified that my knowledge, like what I have in the repository is outdated because of this release. It's probably going to suggest that I make some updates. Cool. So now Claude is actually …” “… and optimized for Claude to easily traverse. And so you're very, very inefficient in your conversations. And look, again, Claude is only loading the stuff that's relevant to my query. It didn't go into the analytics folder. It didn't go into the engineering folder. It went into my competitive research folder, where it has access to my competitors. It looks like I have some information on Google Stitch. Now it's checking my writing guide and my existing vision docs to understand the expected tone and format. And so we're going, you can see that Claude is already having a big headset. start in probably getting to what I would want. And it's also identified that my knowledge, like what I have in the repository is outdated because of this release. It's probably going to suggest that I make some updates. Cool. So now Claude is actually using something called ask user question tool, where it's asking me some questions about what I want to do here. So who is the primary audience for this doc? Let's just say it's for leadership. And what's the focus of the doc? I think that we should maybe do like a competitive analysis. I think that would be pretty interesting, or maybe we should do …” View more

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To avoid hitting usage limits, organize your work for Claude to access only relevant data, preventing inefficient token burn. Keeping your context repository updated is crucial; outdated information leads to wasted resources. By segmenting your work into manageable parts, you make it easier for reviewers while optimizing Claude's capabilities for high-quality outputs.

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The Growth Podcast · How to build a Team OS in Claude Code with Hannah Stulberg, PM @ DoorDash · Apr 07, 2026

“… I think actually it's going to be a business school case study of how DeepMind made the comeback because they merged DeepMind, the London lab, with Google Brain, the Mountain View Google AI lab. Normally, mergers are super difficult. They don't work. And here was a merger you had to do in the middle of an AI race, which had been kicked off by ChatGPT. You had eight time zones between California and London. You had a record of bitter rivalry between the AI scientists from Google and the ones from DeepMind. And yet they pulled it off. They did the merger, they blended the cultures and within two …” “… himself given all of these Manhattan Project analogies You know, he's a person with many different dimensions, and he's both capable of worrying about safety and also using military metaphors to express his determination to crush the opposition. And I think actually it's going to be a business school case study of how DeepMind made the comeback because they merged DeepMind, the London lab, with Google Brain, the Mountain View Google AI lab. Normally, mergers are super difficult. They don't work. And here was a merger you had to do in the middle of an AI race, which had been kicked off by ChatGPT. You had eight time zones between California and London. You had a record of bitter rivalry between the AI scientists from Google and the ones from DeepMind. And yet they pulled it off. They did the merger, they blended the cultures and within two and a half years they had a model that was outclassing open ai models see that's just extraordinary to me because i remember when the chat gpt moment happened and and i would say up until 2025 beginning of 2025 people were saying google is down and out google might be over i mean you knew because you were reporting along the way that probably wasn't …” View more

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Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind likens the current AI race to a war, indicating a sense of urgency and competition following the launch of ChatGPT. He expresses a paradoxical feeling of unease despite DeepMind's advancements, hinting at a future where AI could pose significant risks, potentially requiring isolation to ensure safety in development. This reflects a growing concern over the unchecked deployment of powerful AI models without proper oversight.

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TechStuff · How Google DeepMind Accidentally Started the AI Race - The Story · Apr 01, 2026

“… use those technologies nowadays to to do things they don't research they don't have an opinion i mean our generation my generation we used to go for google and that was like an upgrade from going to the library now kids don't go to google in the first place they go to ChadGBT or Claude or something, they ask it that question and they take it for granted. It's the 100% answer, 100% correct answer. And they tell you, hey, ChadGBT said that as, you know, the holy grail or the source of being 100% true, which is scary and dangerous. So would you put an age limit on AI or would you go even further than …” “… nowadays and try to put some guardrails around using it. I think it's extremely dangerous technology. It's a great technology, don't get me wrong but i think it's extremely dangerous i think it it makes people less smart yeah and you know kids use use those technologies nowadays to to do things they don't research they don't have an opinion i mean our generation my generation we used to go for google and that was like an upgrade from going to the library now kids don't go to google in the first place they go to ChadGBT or Claude or something, they ask it that question and they take it for granted. It's the 100% answer, 100% correct answer. And they tell you, hey, ChadGBT said that as, you know, the holy grail or the source of being 100% true, which is scary and dangerous. So would you put an age limit on AI or would you go even further than that? I would change the way AI is designed and have guardrails and have people audit the way it's built. Currently, people, everyday users, they don't understand how OpenAI, how Cloud are building their models. They're just taking it for granted. It's smart and they just use it. I think we should hold them accountable and tell them to show us …” View more

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If given the chance, Issam Hijazi would control the design of AI to ensure safety and accountability, reflecting on its dangerous influence on younger generations. He would delete YouTube Kids, recalling the struggle of managing screen time with his daughter. This playful game reveals deeper concerns about technology's impact on society.

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Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Can UpScrolled Keep Up With a Surge in Users? · Apr 07, 2026

“… Why do you want to use any of this stuff? Like, how is this helpful to you? Files allows you to either upload documents, add text content, add Google Drive, or GitHub repos to your database so that anytime you start a chat in this project, it will be able to access that information. learn from it. Instructions basically works the same way as having a set prompt that you apply to all chats in a project. So basically let's go back to our let's go back to our job search manager. So what are some instructions that we'd want to give our job search manager? One thing that we could do is we could …” “… explain the different components here so first you have a chat window which is just like if you went to chat.com and you started asking questions but then you have some of this stuff over here. You have memory, you have instructions, and you have files. Why do you want to use any of this stuff? Like, how is this helpful to you? Files allows you to either upload documents, add text content, add Google Drive, or GitHub repos to your database so that anytime you start a chat in this project, it will be able to access that information. learn from it. Instructions basically works the same way as having a set prompt that you apply to all chats in a project. So basically let's go back to our let's go back to our job search manager. So what are some instructions that we'd want to give our job search manager? One thing that we could do is we could give we can upload our resume to the project. So the anytime you start a new chat, this AI that you're talking to will know your resume and it will be able to reference it. And the way that I would do this is I would, you could upload it directly from your device or you could just add text and paste it in and you could say like current resume April …” View more

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Using AI effectively is like owning a professional kitchen and only using the microwave. In this segment, we explore how to create AI projects that organize your ideas and enable the AI to reference your personal documents, like your resume, to provide tailored assistance. By understanding components like memory and instructions, you can transform your AI experience from basic queries to a powerful productivity tool.

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The Neuron: AI Explained · How We Would Teach AI From Scratch in 2026 · Apr 03, 2026

“End quote. Finally, paging the HBO show Silicon Valley because Google has stolen your plot point, quoting TechCrunch. If Google's AI researchers had a sense of humor, they would have called TurboQuant, the new ultra-efficient AI memory compression algorithm announced Tuesday, Pied Piper. Or at least that's what the internet thinks. The joke is a reference to the fictional startup Pied Piper that was the focus of HBO's Silicon Valley TV series that ran from 2014 to 2019. The show followed the startup's founders as …” “End quote. Finally, paging the HBO show Silicon Valley because Google has stolen your plot point, quoting TechCrunch. If Google's AI researchers had a sense of humor, they would have called TurboQuant, the new ultra-efficient AI memory compression algorithm announced Tuesday, Pied Piper. Or at least that's what the internet thinks. The joke is a reference to the fictional startup Pied Piper that was the focus of HBO's Silicon Valley TV series that ran from 2014 to 2019. The show followed the startup's founders as they navigated the tech ecosystem, facing challenges like competition from larger companies, fundraising, technology, and product issues, and even, much to our delight, wowing the judges at a fictional version of TechCrunch Disrupt. Pied Piper's breakthrough technology on the TV show was a compression algorithm that greatly reduced file sizes with …” View more

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Google's new TurboQuant algorithm could revolutionize AI efficiency by shrinking memory usage without sacrificing performance. This breakthrough, likened to the fictional Pied Piper's technology from HBO's Silicon Valley, aims to reduce AI's working memory by at least 6x, potentially making AI cheaper to run. However, it's still in the lab stage and hasn't been widely implemented yet.

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Tech Brew Ride Home · Social Media’s “Big Tobacco” Moment? · Mar 26, 2026

“And I think that will be the determinant here is. Well, Google is going to compete very vigorously for the consumer because it is existential to them. I mean, it's very clear that search and AI chat are kind of merging into one space. that means that ad links will kind of merge into being in chat advertising so they have to adapt with that it can be for the consumer i also think that google is in an outstanding position to do the whole open claw thing because they already have access to your calendar your …” “And I think that will be the determinant here is. Well, Google is going to compete very vigorously for the consumer because it is existential to them. I mean, it's very clear that search and AI chat are kind of merging into one space. that means that ad links will kind of merge into being in chat advertising so they have to adapt with that it can be for the consumer i also think that google is in an outstanding position to do the whole open claw thing because they already have access to your calendar your documents your email so the agent doesn't really have to earn your trust because you already trust google with all of your stuff right so i'm kind of waiting for the google version of open claw because i don't really want to share all my documents with some new service. They're the only one that has so much free cash flow that they can almost view …” View more

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Google's unique position in the AI market could redefine how we interact with technology. With access to vast user data and a robust financial foundation, Google is poised to integrate AI into everyday tools like calendars and documents, making trust a non-issue. This strategy may not only enhance user experience but also reshape competition in the AI landscape.

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Lawsuits · Mar 27, 2026

“… the sum total of it is like it is cleaner and easier and works better on iOS. Just like just living your life. Yeah. One thing I think I do blame Google for in all of this is Google has spent a lot of time trying to convince people to make an Android app that works everywhere on all screens and all devices forever, no matter what, without giving people the requisite tools to do that very easily. I think from what I understand from developers, it's very easy to make an Android app that sort of expands and contracts to screen sizes. And how to make an Android app that is sort of cleanly, …” “And I think it is it's I have sympathy for them. I have sympathy for Android, but it does that the sum total of it is like it is cleaner and easier and works better on iOS. Just like just living your life. Yeah. One thing I think I do blame Google for in all of this is Google has spent a lot of time trying to convince people to make an Android app that works everywhere on all screens and all devices forever, no matter what, without giving people the requisite tools to do that very easily. I think from what I understand from developers, it's very easy to make an Android app that sort of expands and contracts to screen sizes. And how to make an Android app that is sort of cleanly, successfully usable in all of those places, not so much. Whereas Apple is the exact opposite, right? Apple is like incredibly opinionated about how you're supposed to make everything for every platform, which drives some people crazy. Because if you want to do something new and interesting, you actually have to fight this sort of system that is thrust upon …” View more

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Android apps often fall short of user experience compared to iOS apps, largely due to Google's lack of clear guidelines for developers. While Apple enforces strict design standards, Android leaves developers to figure out how to adapt their apps across countless devices, leading to inconsistent quality. This disparity results in a frustrating experience for users who just want reliable apps.

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The Vergecast · Welp, I bought an iPhone again · Mar 24, 2026

“… about how bad they were calling them you know pervert glasses all of the like Ray And there was a picture of me from the version history episode of Google Glass wearing Google Glass and sort of looking up like this. and they sent it to me and they were like are you a pervert and i was like i don't think so but here we are but anyway i think the i was struck by the same thing that it sounds like you were which is that it just doesn't seem like they actually thought this all the way through like no one asked the full questions and it reminded me of something uh jim lanzone the ceo of yahoo said to …” “… i probably need to get over there are pictures of me wearing AirPods that have been used to sell fake AirPods on Alibaba for 15 years I had a friend who sent me a picture of me in a slide on some like you know one of those like pop crave knockoffs about how bad they were calling them you know pervert glasses all of the like Ray And there was a picture of me from the version history episode of Google Glass wearing Google Glass and sort of looking up like this. and they sent it to me and they were like are you a pervert and i was like i don't think so but here we are but anyway i think the i was struck by the same thing that it sounds like you were which is that it just doesn't seem like they actually thought this all the way through like no one asked the full questions and it reminded me of something uh jim lanzone the ceo of yahoo said to you which is basically that like he he thought it was a bummer that google was forced to react to chat GPT so fast and decided to react so fast that it didn't actually sit down and think about what it wanted to do. And I think that there is there's so much of that happening in AI right now. The money is so big. The stakes are so high. There is a …” View more

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The AI industry is racing to deliver products without considering their actual quality, leading to significant mistakes. Companies like Google are confusing user downloads with true success, often prioritizing speed over thoughtful integration. This frantic pace risks their reputations and the overall effectiveness of AI tools, echoing a lesson from Apple's past: innovation should be about greatness, not just speed.

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The Vergecast · Meta's court losses could be just the beginning · Mar 27, 2026

“… probably mobile web. And then you've got iOS and Android. And so for us, we get so much mobile web traffic because of the search referrers from like Google. So people are, if you're just using the internet on your phone, you're probably using Google. If you're probably using Google, you're probably using Reddit But so getting helping people kind of cross that chasm between mobile web into the app and doing so in a way that feels good where we not coercing a user to download the app which is annoying Finding that balance and doing that in the right way, I think that, again, there's many ways to do …” “… Like the shift happened. Yeah. Maybe for Reddit, it happened despite ourselves in some ways, but it's happened. And so now it's more of the shift to the app. I think our one of our largest platforms, I think our largest single platform is actually probably mobile web. And then you've got iOS and Android. And so for us, we get so much mobile web traffic because of the search referrers from like Google. So people are, if you're just using the internet on your phone, you're probably using Google. If you're probably using Google, you're probably using Reddit But so getting helping people kind of cross that chasm between mobile web into the app and doing so in a way that feels good where we not coercing a user to download the app which is annoying Finding that balance and doing that in the right way, I think that, again, there's many ways to do it. And I think there's a good way somewhere in the middle with a lot of finesse. But that's actually where we spend a lot of time thinking. How does the average Reddit user feel about AI? Well, I think the average Reddit user is basically the average person. Yeah. And I think AI right now is polling less than politicians. Yeah. And last I checked, …” View more

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Reddit users are experiencing a paradox: they dislike AI while relying on it daily. Despite their negative views, AI enhances user experience by moderating content and making the platform safer. This duality illustrates the complex relationship between users and technology, as people benefit from AI's capabilities yet criticize its presence.

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TBPN · 100 Billion Bezos, SMCI Fully Sends GPUs (To China), Reddit CEO Joins | R.F. Kenmore, Mitch Lee, Bucky Moore, Steve Huffman, Quaid Walker, Ankur Jain, Michael Kratsios · Mar 20, 2026

“… So you can find me at itsoleleman, and I pinned it to my profile here. So it's an article here that I wrote about it, and you can find this as a Google Doc in there. I also put it into GitHub, but again, I'm mainly talking about it.” “… people now is this all open source ole and is it a skill in open claw where does this exist if people want to build or are you building this as a proprietary startup that i can invest in Yeah, so you can just get this from either my X account. So you can find me at itsoleleman, and I pinned it to my profile here. So it's an article here that I wrote about it, and you can find this as a Google Doc in there. I also put it into GitHub, but again, I'm mainly talking about it.” View more

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Peer reviews often miss critical insights, but a unique method can uncover these blind spots. In a recent discussion, five reviewers evaluated each other's work anonymously, leading to a more thorough evaluation process. The chairman then compiles their findings into a comprehensive report, highlighting what was overlooked.

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This Week in Startups · Bittensor Drama! TAO down 15%! | E2274 · Apr 11, 2026

“Right. So it's not like Google's going away. Google search is still growing. So don't dismiss Google with AI. AI recommendations pay no attention to backlinks. What AI really loves is data. So Google wants to see great content, helpful content, lots of backlinks. AI doesn't care. It's a robot. It's a machine. It just wants lots of information, lots of data, FAQs, and it wants to see you mentioned in other places. Not necessarily backlinks, but someone talking about you in a …” “Right. So it's not like Google's going away. Google search is still growing. So don't dismiss Google with AI. AI recommendations pay no attention to backlinks. What AI really loves is data. So Google wants to see great content, helpful content, lots of backlinks. AI doesn't care. It's a robot. It's a machine. It just wants lots of information, lots of data, FAQs, and it wants to see you mentioned in other places. Not necessarily backlinks, but someone talking about you in a positive way on Reddit or someone featuring you in an article somewhere or showing up on a podcast like this. AI might say, oh, my gosh, look, Kayvon is doing such a good job on his podcast. He had Schaefer on his podcast. That's a vote for Schaefer. So that's sort of, I think in some ways, one of the subtle differences is that backlinks made a big …” View more

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To thrive in today's marketing landscape, businesses must adapt to AI's preference for data over traditional SEO tactics like backlinks. AI evaluates brand presence through media mentions and public relations, making word-of-mouth marketing more crucial than ever. Small businesses must focus on building their brand and engaging positively with customers to compete effectively.

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The Vault Unlocked · How AI Is Rewiring Your Customers (And Why Most Businesses Aren't Ready) · Mar 18, 2026

“… to Monica, my manager? We're going to proceed with this, this and that creates the email and I just send it takes 15 seconds. It works across Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. It's one of those tools I genuinely can't work without anymore. And I don't think you'll be able to either once you try it. Try it on your very first meeting after this episode. Head to granola.ai slash marina to get three months of granola for free or enter the code marina at checkout. I left a link in the description. And now back to my conversation with Louis. What about you as a founder? Does AI help you make decisions or …” “… it merges them by folders. So by the time the meeting ends, you have clean, structured notes ready to go. And after the call, I chat with my notes. I'm like, OK, we just had this conversation. Can you create a follow up email that I'm going to send to Monica, my manager? We're going to proceed with this, this and that creates the email and I just send it takes 15 seconds. It works across Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. It's one of those tools I genuinely can't work without anymore. And I don't think you'll be able to either once you try it. Try it on your very first meeting after this episode. Head to granola.ai slash marina to get three months of granola for free or enter the code marina at checkout. I left a link in the description. And now back to my conversation with Louis. What about you as a founder? Does AI help you make decisions or any workflows that work for you? research sure it used to be the case that whenever i had something that needed to be researched like i don't know what is the chess landscape in india for example you know it used to be the case that i needed to either spend a lot of time myself or get a team of people to help me whereas now i can i can get a pretty …” View more

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Language learning is on the brink of a revolution as AI tools like Granola enhance user engagement and decision-making. Duolingo's CEO, Luis von Ahn, highlights how AI can streamline research and improve workflows, making it a game changer for language learners. With over 100 million active users, the future of language learning is being reshaped, and it's not just about translation.

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Silicon Valley Girl · Duolingo CEO: AI Won't Take Your Job — But Someone Using It Will (And Here's What to Do Now) | Luis von Ahn · Apr 10, 2026

“writing on the role of open source and modern technology companies. The first is the Google blog post, The Meaning of Open, which originally was an internal memo by Jonathan Rosenberg, which sparked an intense internal debate that later resulted in it becoming public. To start, here's a basic assessment on how open systems can work. Quote, open systems have the potential to spawn industries. They harness the intellect of the general population and spur businesses to compete, innovate, and win based on the merits of their products and …” “writing on the role of open source and modern technology companies. The first is the Google blog post, The Meaning of Open, which originally was an internal memo by Jonathan Rosenberg, which sparked an intense internal debate that later resulted in it becoming public. To start, here's a basic assessment on how open systems can work. Quote, open systems have the potential to spawn industries. They harness the intellect of the general population and spur businesses to compete, innovate, and win based on the merits of their products and not just the brilliance of their business tactics. End quote. I've long believed that the company who will benefit most from the ecosystem open models is the one who understands it best. This involves being deeply involved with open research and experimentation and how to use the models. So far, most of the open model company business models are …” View more

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Google's approach to open systems reveals a paradox: while open models can drive innovation, they also risk undermining their core business. The company has successfully leveraged free products like Android and Chrome to dominate the market, but this openness is limited when it comes to their search and ads, where transparency could actually harm users. As the AI landscape evolves, the challenge remains to balance openness with the need for proprietary control.

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Interconnects · What comes next with open models · Mar 16, 2026

“… like the models are moving more towards open source, right? So that it can be used for the masses for the greater good. Being able to connect to Google, Amazon, Azure, it's necessary in today's complex environment. And then you talk about legacy applications, right? You still need to have relationships with the IBMs, the Oracles of the world to speak their language, particularly in financial services. It's a very complex environment which they operate. You know, they're still operating on mainframes and so forth. So being able to plug into all those systems is huge. You have to operate in a …” “… in those early phases of adoption? Mark, just from your vantage point to start. Yeah, we obviously partner with all the hyperscalers, right? We've got thousands of integrations, and that's the way the world is going. I mean, closed sources, it seems like the models are moving more towards open source, right? So that it can be used for the masses for the greater good. Being able to connect to Google, Amazon, Azure, it's necessary in today's complex environment. And then you talk about legacy applications, right? You still need to have relationships with the IBMs, the Oracles of the world to speak their language, particularly in financial services. It's a very complex environment which they operate. You know, they're still operating on mainframes and so forth. So being able to plug into all those systems is huge. You have to operate in a homogenous environment. And then, you know, working together with your customer to come up with a maturity model. It's not going to happen overnight. There are proven kind of baby steps, crawl, walk, run type of methodologies that your partners can bring to you to say, let's focus on these 10 applications first. I know you've got 3,000, but let's at …” View more

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Financial institutions are discovering that the key to successful AI adoption lies in effective data governance, not just technology. By integrating AI solutions with existing cloud infrastructures, companies like Google are helping banks navigate complex data environments. This collaborative approach enables incremental improvements, proving value and enhancing operational efficiency in the financial sector.

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The AI in Business Podcast · Why Financial AI Can't Scale Without Unified Governance with James Dean of Google and Mark Crean of Securiti · Mar 18, 2026

“… even the second derivative, look like of growth here? If it's abrupt, then we're in huge trouble. And one thing they said in the paper, in the Google paper, is we think it's going to be abrupt. And why did they say that they think it's going to be abrupt? Because of the engineering of quantum computers, which is once you sort of solve error correction at scale, You can just kind of add a bunch of logical qubit or physical qubits effectively. And there's a net amount of noise reduction in the system. And you can go very quickly from a computer that can break 5 or 10 bits to 256 bits. So it …” “… to a CRQC, cryptographically relevant quantum computer, if it's the case that it's more of a jump, a sudden break, that's also a very bad outcome. So what we're arguing about here, actually the crux of the debate is, what is the first derivative, actually even the second derivative, look like of growth here? If it's abrupt, then we're in huge trouble. And one thing they said in the paper, in the Google paper, is we think it's going to be abrupt. And why did they say that they think it's going to be abrupt? Because of the engineering of quantum computers, which is once you sort of solve error correction at scale, You can just kind of add a bunch of logical qubit or physical qubits effectively. And there's a net amount of noise reduction in the system. And you can go very quickly from a computer that can break 5 or 10 bits to 256 bits. So it scales. I think it's polylogarithmic is the scaling model. So that was actually the thing that I read on Monday or whenever it came out that scared me the most. was they are explicitly, and these are the best subject matter experts in the world on their respective fields. Dan Binet, Justin Drake, and the Google Quantum AI team, Craig Kidney on the …” View more

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Experts warn that Bitcoin may face an existential threat from quantum computing within just three years. Recent research suggests that once quantum computers achieve a critical threshold, they could break Bitcoin's cryptography without warning, posing a significant risk to its security. This segment dives into the implications of abrupt advancements in quantum technology for Bitcoin's future.

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Bankless · Bitcoin Has 3 Years to Survive | Nic Carter on Bitcoin’s Quantum Vulnerability · Apr 06, 2026

“… here, the Leonidas, which shoots it down. What is the operator seeing? So the operator sees like a god view of the landscape. So they will have like Google Earth and see your entire landscape here. And then on top of that, layered on top of that, are the different drones. And they get kind of all pulled in through the Starlink, all networked in that same network. It can like see all the drones, not only the drones right over your place where our radars might be detecting it. But if there's drones in your neighbor's yard and they have a radar that's on the same network, it'll see the drones even …” “… And if that happens, we're going to want to move the system, right, so that it doesn't become a target. Gotcha. And so these radars that you have up top and these two back here, that's what picks up the thread. And then this, you know, bad boy right here, the Leonidas, which shoots it down. What is the operator seeing? So the operator sees like a god view of the landscape. So they will have like Google Earth and see your entire landscape here. And then on top of that, layered on top of that, are the different drones. And they get kind of all pulled in through the Starlink, all networked in that same network. It can like see all the drones, not only the drones right over your place where our radars might be detecting it. But if there's drones in your neighbor's yard and they have a radar that's on the same network, it'll see the drones even starting from over there. So we get a really big, we try to get the biggest heads up as we possibly can to make sure that we're minimizing the need for like hundreds of these to surround your property. We want to have early detection, early observation, move the system into the optimal place to defend it, and then defend the place as the last line of …” View more

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The Leonidas system is a cutting-edge military technology capable of autonomously detecting and neutralizing drones. Utilizing advanced UHF antennas and a networked system, operators can gain full situational awareness and engage threats from significant distances. This innovative approach to drone defense combines electronic warfare with automated systems, showcasing unprecedented advancements in military technology.

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The Shawn Ryan Show · #299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine · Apr 27, 2026

“… is i put on i hip news um and so i wanted to let you guys know i don know if you know this interesting thing The word MAGA and this is totally Google The word MAGA M in other languages all around the world mean similarly awful things And I feel like it is the universe telling us that Trump and his movement is the Antichrist. Okay, so here it goes. In Nigerian, which is pigeon, MAGA means fool, gullible person. In Japanese, it means calamity, misfortune, evil, disaster. In Latin, it means witch. In South African, it means lies. In Sudanese, it means dragon. and in the church of satan it is …” “… one from a listener named jen hi jen and palms this is jen from lake tahoe um i love you guys and i just want you to know uh a year ago you got me off suicide watch um and i've been listening to you ever since the first thing i do in the morning is i put on i hip news um and so i wanted to let you guys know i don know if you know this interesting thing The word MAGA and this is totally Google The word MAGA M in other languages all around the world mean similarly awful things And I feel like it is the universe telling us that Trump and his movement is the Antichrist. Okay, so here it goes. In Nigerian, which is pigeon, MAGA means fool, gullible person. In Japanese, it means calamity, misfortune, evil, disaster. In Latin, it means witch. In South African, it means lies. In Sudanese, it means dragon. and in the church of satan it is the fifth degree which is the highest degree you can achieve in the hierarchy meaning it's like the top priestess is called the maga and i just thought that was really interesting and i wanted you guys to know love you guys it's a great research really” View more

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Did you know the acronym MAGA translates to negative meanings in various languages? A listener named Jen shares how 'MAGA' means 'fool' in Nigerian and 'calamity' in Japanese, suggesting that this could be a sign of Trump's movement being the 'Antichrist.' This humorous yet thought-provoking segment dives into the cultural implications of the term and its global interpretations.

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I've Had It · Pull Your D*ck Out Of The Beehive · Apr 02, 2026

“… Meme Lord and we could get into this. I started just as a newsletter for $6.90 per month, sending you the newest memes. and then I sent you to a Google Slides deck because I didn't know how to code. And that's really, you know, the evolution of Meme Lord was from that. And it's the same thesis of you just want to be on the current trends and remix them for your brand. So it's, you know, the future, no UX is the best UX. And, you know, good news for Sam over here is he could use it from any agent now. I feel like everybody's in a DM with Sam if you're building something in AI. What I would, …” “… point and seeing agents use it has been crazy and weird and magical. And that's the power of Meme Lord is we help you find all the weirdest trends and all the newest trends. That's what we were built on is actually meme alerts, right? I started Meme Lord and we could get into this. I started just as a newsletter for $6.90 per month, sending you the newest memes. and then I sent you to a Google Slides deck because I didn't know how to code. And that's really, you know, the evolution of Meme Lord was from that. And it's the same thesis of you just want to be on the current trends and remix them for your brand. So it's, you know, the future, no UX is the best UX. And, you know, good news for Sam over here is he could use it from any agent now. I feel like everybody's in a DM with Sam if you're building something in AI. What I would, what I think is really interesting about what you said is you've combined some, two interesting things that I think the AI product builders who watch how AI should pay attention to, which is one, a really good human onboarding experience and actually like very human marketing, which is at the core of what you do. It's like, there's like identity …” View more

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A lead investor told Jason Levin, founder of Memelord, that he doesn't want to use any software, even if it's beautifully designed. This sparked a revelation about the future of user experience, where the best UX is no UX at all. Memelord evolved from a simple meme newsletter to an API-driven platform that helps brands tap into the latest trends without needing to press buttons.

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How I AI · From a $6.90 newsletter to $3M API: How a non-coder built Memelord | Jason Levin · Apr 27, 2026

“… further improve the original coursework. And maybe eventually it will be down to like 1% of usage, depending on how the feedback loop. But I know Google, for example, I talked to a Google engineer working on search, and they said something like 15% of all Google queries have never been searched before. So there's always going to be that edge of cases, that unexplored kind of frontier. I have two more questions for you if you have a moment. Yeah, there's also like remedial questions. Sometimes students jump in a little too, they're not quite there to handle the particular program. So edge cases, …” “… cases that the other 90% of usage, which is focused on the coursework you've already created personally, like manually, that does 90% of the time. And then the LLM is there to catch the 10% edge cases. And then eventually, based on that, you can go and further improve the original coursework. And maybe eventually it will be down to like 1% of usage, depending on how the feedback loop. But I know Google, for example, I talked to a Google engineer working on search, and they said something like 15% of all Google queries have never been searched before. So there's always going to be that edge of cases, that unexplored kind of frontier. I have two more questions for you if you have a moment. Yeah, there's also like remedial questions. Sometimes students jump in a little too, they're not quite there to handle the particular program. So edge cases, remedial type things. Yeah, those are, that's what make up that 10%. This is like pre-coach camp. Like people will get, their eyes will be bigger than their stomach. They'll like get ahead of themselves. and then it is nice to have that kind of release valve of like they don't have to be like oh damn i'm like completely uh you know i have no idea …” View more

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Problem-solving remains the most durable skill in programming, as it cannot be fully replaced by AI. Mark Mahoney, a computer science professor, emphasizes the importance of debugging and understanding code deeply to navigate challenges. This foundational skill is essential for developers, ensuring they won't regret investing time in mastering it.

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The freeCodeCamp Podcast · #215 How to learn programming and CS in the AI hype era – interview with dev and prof Mark Mahoney · Apr 10, 2026

“… did that with the App Store. Now they're going to do it with Maps. And I'm going to search for something and it's going to be just like on Yelp or Google Maps or Google Search on the web. where everything I search for, the first many results are people who paid to be there and not people who earned a spot in the results by being what I'm looking for. Yelp is the worst. You search for any- I know, you gotta scroll past all that stuff. On Yelp, and it's like 15 items long. It's so long that you forget, you go, you're onto the the second page and it's still at paid placement ads. So you forget that …” “… with them selling out my user experience for more money instead of going let make more money by making a better product or experience They're going, no, let's make more money by abusing the reach that we have to worsen everybody's experience. So they did that with the App Store. Now they're going to do it with Maps. And I'm going to search for something and it's going to be just like on Yelp or Google Maps or Google Search on the web. where everything I search for, the first many results are people who paid to be there and not people who earned a spot in the results by being what I'm looking for. Yelp is the worst. You search for any- I know, you gotta scroll past all that stuff. On Yelp, and it's like 15 items long. It's so long that you forget, you go, you're onto the the second page and it's still at paid placement ads. So you forget that these are paid ads. You have to go so far down to get past the ads that you're just like, oh, wait, these are the actual search results. So Yelp is the word. I don't think they're going to be that bad. But Google does it. Like Google Maps is great at showing a map and giving directions. But if you try to find a thing, like if it's not the specific …” View more

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Apple's new ads in Maps could compromise user experience, similar to issues seen in Yelp and Google Maps. Users may find themselves sifting through paid placements rather than genuine search results. This shift raises questions about whether Apple is prioritizing revenue over user satisfaction in a competitive landscape.

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Macworld Podcast · Episode 976: WWDC26 news, Apple TV rumors, and more · Mar 25, 2026

“So here's what I would do. Number one, a couple things. So are you using Google Messages as your texting app? I'm just using just regular texting, like you text a friend. Okay. All right. So what I would do is a couple of things. So first off, I mean, I would download the, well, a couple of things you do. Number one, make sure all the software is updated on your phone. I would download Google messages. If you're not using that, I would use that as your messaging app because it's working just fine on mine. And so it could …” “So here's what I would do. Number one, a couple things. So are you using Google Messages as your texting app? I'm just using just regular texting, like you text a friend. Okay. All right. So what I would do is a couple of things. So first off, I mean, I would download the, well, a couple of things you do. Number one, make sure all the software is updated on your phone. I would download Google messages. If you're not using that, I would use that as your messaging app because it's working just fine on mine. And so it could just be that your app is something went wrong with it. The other thing you could do is delete the entire text chain that you might have had to yourself and start over and that may help. But I also looking online here and some people are reporting that this is a feature because ever since Google introduced RCS the texting to self is working a little …” View more

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Struggling to keep track of important messages? Use apps like Google Messages or Email Me to easily send notes to yourself, ensuring you never miss a thought again. With features like RCS, Telegram's saved messages, and Signal's notes to self, you can streamline your personal messaging like never before.

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Rich On Tech · Samsung Messages getting retired, new tool reveals what’s slowing your internet & Sonos makes a comeback (Episode 169, April 11, 2026) · Apr 11, 2026

“but so many businesses figured out, hey, an extra Google business profile could really help me. And what did they do? They sent postcards to maybe a technician house maybe someone in leadership And then you had all these home service listings that are at an apartment at a residential neighborhood And eventually what happens is you might get traction you might get leads and those get suspended And now you can get it back because it wasn't compliant with Google's terms of service. And now you have …” “but so many businesses figured out, hey, an extra Google business profile could really help me. And what did they do? They sent postcards to maybe a technician house maybe someone in leadership And then you had all these home service listings that are at an apartment at a residential neighborhood And eventually what happens is you might get traction you might get leads and those get suspended And now you can get it back because it wasn't compliant with Google's terms of service. And now you have issues where all of a sudden you've lost a huge percentage of your lead flow. To your point, if you were driving organic leads, your total cost of marketing is going down across your paid channels. now that organic channel is gone and your cost of marketing goes straight up your leads go down it was a horrible situation for a lot of companies that got …” View more

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Businesses often fall into the trap of creating multiple Google business profiles, thinking it will boost their visibility. However, this can lead to suspension of listings due to non-compliance, resulting in a significant loss of leads and increased marketing costs. Understanding the 'Possum Filter' is crucial, as it penalizes businesses located too close to competitors in the same category, leading to algorithmic chaos and lost opportunities.

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The Home Service Expert Podcast · How to Optimize Your SEO Strategy and Start Converting (Nate Fischer) · Mar 31, 2026

“… And that's what Demis saw in Larry Page. And that's why he liked him. Well, they were on their way to being computer science professors before Google happened. I'm going to skip ahead a bit. So we're positing Google buys DeepMind. DeepMind exists under the umbrella of Alphabet and Google continues their research. The research that allows this AI moment to happen is happening at Google under these auspices. Um, but famously it's open AI that does the product that allows this to break through to the mainstream. So what is Demis is that I've talked to a lot of people about this chat GPT moment, …” “Yeah, right. And he got that judgment right. And it was largely a judgment personally that Larry Page, as he put it to me, in a different life could have been a computer science professor. And that's what Demis saw in Larry Page. And that's why he liked him. Well, they were on their way to being computer science professors before Google happened. I'm going to skip ahead a bit. So we're positing Google buys DeepMind. DeepMind exists under the umbrella of Alphabet and Google continues their research. The research that allows this AI moment to happen is happening at Google under these auspices. Um, but famously it's open AI that does the product that allows this to break through to the mainstream. So what is Demis is that I've talked to a lot of people about this chat GPT moment, people that are AI researchers and this, well, we knew this was always going to be big, but we didn't, Oh, Oh, it's happening. Right. That, that moment of now that this is for real, everything we've been dreaming of is starting to happen. for Demis what was that moment like where okay it's Sam that has made the breakthrough in terms of normal …” View more

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When ChatGPT went viral, Demis Hassabis declared, 'This is war,' signaling a fierce competition in AI. As OpenAI surged ahead, many believed DeepMind was left behind, but a strategic merger reignited their momentum. By 2025, DeepMind's Gemini surpassed OpenAI, showcasing a remarkable turnaround in the AI landscape.

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Tech Brew Ride Home · The Biography Of Demis Hassabis · Apr 03, 2026

“… Edition. Okay, so left-wing bias in the press is not just on cable television and network television. It's in the Internet big time. Apple News, Google News, Yahoo, and others. Here is a study, okay, put out by a group called All Sides, which I just learned about. Interesting group. And they studied three of the big ones where people go for information. The first was, is Google News. 1% of the articles that you read on Google News are from right-leaning outlets. 73% are from left-leaning. Apple News, 2% of articles you read are from right-leaning outlets. 50% left-leaning. And finally Yahoo …” “… bit We have no idea how this is all going to come out We know some in the press and on Capitol Hill are rooting against their own country And We know Donald Trump can't afford to lose this. And that's a memo. You're listening to the No Spin News Weekend Edition. Okay, so left-wing bias in the press is not just on cable television and network television. It's in the Internet big time. Apple News, Google News, Yahoo, and others. Here is a study, okay, put out by a group called All Sides, which I just learned about. Interesting group. And they studied three of the big ones where people go for information. The first was, is Google News. 1% of the articles that you read on Google News are from right-leaning outlets. 73% are from left-leaning. Apple News, 2% of articles you read are from right-leaning outlets. 50% left-leaning. And finally Yahoo News, 2% of the articles you read on Yahoo right-leaning outlets supplied them. 53% are from left-leaning outlets. Now, why? Why should we care? Joining us from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is Julie Mastrini, the director of communications and bias ratings for all sides. So why should I care about this? I can see the left wing bias on television for …” View more

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Most news aggregators like Google News and Apple News are heavily biased, with up to 73% of their articles coming from left-leaning sources. A study by All Sides reveals that this creates a false sense of broad perspective for users, trapping them in a filter bubble. Understanding this bias is crucial for developing independent thought and informed opinions.

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Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · No Spin News - Weekend Edition - April 25, 2026 · Apr 25, 2026

“… sports podcasts nba playoffs are set uh some nba coaching news yeah breaking news where are we gonna start you want to start with that doc rivers google him google him big cat this is uh the least least um surprising news of all time doc rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN after a 37-50 season, the Bucks will embark on their third coaching search in the last three years. Now, it didn't say that he was fired. No. It said that Doc is departing. Departing. He actually said on Dan Patrick's show a few weeks ago that he's going to beat Dan Patrick to …” “resources see sportsbook.draftkings.com slash promos limited time offer okay let's talk some national sports podcasts nba playoffs are set uh some nba coaching news yeah breaking news where are we gonna start you want to start with that doc rivers google him google him big cat this is uh the least least um surprising news of all time doc rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN after a 37-50 season, the Bucks will embark on their third coaching search in the last three years. Now, it didn't say that he was fired. No. It said that Doc is departing. Departing. He actually said on Dan Patrick's show a few weeks ago that he's going to beat Dan Patrick to retirement. So I think Doc knew it was happening. He got in the Hall of Fame and then just was like, yeah. Yeah. I'm out. We were talking about Dusty May last week. he is the original constantly horse basketball head coach. Yeah. Like you'll, he's never had a full voice. Um, the, the Google me thing that he tried to do to his own team a couple of weeks ago. …” View more

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The NBA playoffs are set, but the focus is on the unusual tanking strategies seen in the final games of the season.

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Pardon My Take · Rory Wins Back To Back Masters, Scott Van Pelt Joins Us Live From Augusta, NBA Playoffs Set + Who's Back Of The Week · Apr 13, 2026

“… from monday so uh i was like all right yeah i have to be at the office at like whatever 10 15 i'll i'll be fine um and then i got a cat like a Google Calendar alert. I was looking at my phone while in the bathtub at 9. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Time out. Yeah. You're taking Tuesday morning baths? Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. What? I'd love to start my day with a bath. But wait, not just Tuesday morning baths, but Tuesday morning baths where I know you didn't understand what time the interview was going to be, but …” “… No. all right go on uh so we had we had some great interviews this week shane bacon we we recorded at 10 30 on monday and then bo bomb was 10 o'clock in person on tuesday for some reason when i woke up tuesday morning i had 10 30 in my head from yesterday from monday so uh i was like all right yeah i have to be at the office at like whatever 10 15 i'll i'll be fine um and then i got a cat like a Google Calendar alert. I was looking at my phone while in the bathtub at 9. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Time out. Yeah. You're taking Tuesday morning baths? Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. What? I'd love to start my day with a bath. But wait, not just Tuesday morning baths, but Tuesday morning baths where I know you didn't understand what time the interview was going to be, but it was still going to cut you short within like 30 minutes. You were going to have to rush out of the tub No no I had an alarm set at 10 o it takes me five minutes five minutes to get to work this is an unheard of this this that got the the exact same reaction from the yeah the bath is supposed to be a luxurious end of day decompression not a i'm …” View more

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Imagine jumping out of a bathtub just 10 minutes before an important interview! In this segment, a host hilariously recounts how he miscalculated the time and rushed to get ready, all while enjoying a morning bath. This chaotic experience highlights the absurdity of mixing relaxation with a busy schedule.

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Pardon My Take · Masters Week, Jerry O'Connell As PMT Ombudsman, Boban Marjanović In Studio Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week · Apr 10, 2026

“… but requires either a subscription or a one-time payment to unlock premium features, like the jump scare warnings. After years of resisting, Google Chrome is finally adopting Vertical Tabs, a feature more recently popularized by the Arc browser, our predecessor to the AI browser Dia. You see, Google announced on Tuesday that Chrome users will have the option to enable Vertical Tabs, which will move the tabs to the side of the browser window, making it easier to read full-page titles and manage tab groups. Once enabled, Vertical Tabs will remain the default setting until the user changes it …” “… create custom collections, add tags to indicate you own a movie, add widgets to the home and lock screen, use an add to calendar feature, and access a ton of in-app customization options. The app's available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's free to download, but requires either a subscription or a one-time payment to unlock premium features, like the jump scare warnings. After years of resisting, Google Chrome is finally adopting Vertical Tabs, a feature more recently popularized by the Arc browser, our predecessor to the AI browser Dia. You see, Google announced on Tuesday that Chrome users will have the option to enable Vertical Tabs, which will move the tabs to the side of the browser window, making it easier to read full-page titles and manage tab groups. Once enabled, Vertical Tabs will remain the default setting until the user changes it back. The company is adding support for vertical tabs alongside a refreshed version of Reading Mode, its distraction-free text-focused reading experience. The changes indicate how growing competition for modern-day browsers has influenced Chrome's development, while also potentially limiting the pull of rivals aiming to differentiate their …” View more

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The new Binge app alerts you to jump scares in movies and shows, enhancing your viewing experience. By utilizing Apple's live activities feature, it sends real-time notifications right to your device, making it a standout in the crowded movie tracking app market. With additional features like private notes and award breakdowns, Binge sets itself apart from competitors.

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TechCrunch Daily Crunch · Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs · Apr 08, 2026

“… car sitting right in front of the building, not moving. So it's sitting in a lane. It should be moving in. And it had one of those like cameras like Google Earth would use to record to put a map for you. OK, so I go down, I tell security, hey, this car is just sitting out here recording and they didn't even notice it. and then they had to go out and have a discussion with them again that's all of our jobs if i would have just assumed security already went talk to them and knew who they were and went on with my day you know i made a mistake because when i found out they didn't right we had a …” “… especially if it's a facility you work in. You don't want this occurring. I remember my last job, I was in a federal building and you could go in this one level and then it was all glass and you could see out. And so I walk out on it and there's a car sitting right in front of the building, not moving. So it's sitting in a lane. It should be moving in. And it had one of those like cameras like Google Earth would use to record to put a map for you. OK, so I go down, I tell security, hey, this car is just sitting out here recording and they didn't even notice it. and then they had to go out and have a discussion with them again that's all of our jobs if i would have just assumed security already went talk to them and knew who they were and went on with my day you know i made a mistake because when i found out they didn't right we had a problem so” View more

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Always report suspicious behavior, like someone asking unusual questions on a plane or taking photos of secure locations. This segment emphasizes the importance of vigilance and reporting concerning actions, using real-life examples to highlight potential threats in everyday settings.

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The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams · The Government Isn’t Telling You This · Mar 31, 2026

“… people know what the hell you're talking about. All right. All right. If you miss this, you kind of need the context. It's from a guy named Trevor Sheets. And he's I'm not gonna read the whole thing. It's just like a manifesto. But he says, and what's going viral, my wife was formerly promiscuous. I was a virgin. She was then radically born again, committed to church, evangelized constantly. All good Then he goes Puritan books in her bedroom Okay don that not A friend of mine said that Thanksgiving is a real holiday in the UK because it when they got rid of the Puritans but whatever we move past …” “… prostitute thing, what I love about it, she wasn't actually a prostitute. She was apparently just promiscuous, according to this tweet that now has 27 million impressions. What I love about it, though, so it actually. Give some context, Michael, so people know what the hell you're talking about. All right. All right. If you miss this, you kind of need the context. It's from a guy named Trevor Sheets. And he's I'm not gonna read the whole thing. It's just like a manifesto. But he says, and what's going viral, my wife was formerly promiscuous. I was a virgin. She was then radically born again, committed to church, evangelized constantly. All good Then he goes Puritan books in her bedroom Okay don that not A friend of mine said that Thanksgiving is a real holiday in the UK because it when they got rid of the Puritans but whatever we move past that Prayer journals grief over past sexual sin et cetera. We got to know each other. We got married. She's purer than most virgins now because biblical purity has less to do with the past and with the future. We're too quick to forget the story of the woman labeled as a known sinner or prostitute. It goes on and on about Christ's redemption. And …” View more

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A viral tweet about a man's wife, who was once promiscuous but found redemption, raises questions about public disclosure of past sins. The hosts discuss whether it's right to expose someone's past for the sake of a story, and the implications of labeling someone based on their history. They argue that redemption should not come with public shame, especially if it involves personal details without consent.

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The Andrew Klavan Show · Promiscuity, Newsom’s DEI Insanity & Conspiracy Nuts · Mar 24, 2026

“But again, the so the Google paper specifically, I think it's another thing to touch on is the fact that they they didn't actually release the results. They released the zero knowledge proof that they had done something and said, basically framed as like we didn't want to release the results of this because we don't want black hat quantum developers to get access to this and to to go build a computer that disrupts the world. And then the advocates for this paper were …” “But again, the so the Google paper specifically, I think it's another thing to touch on is the fact that they they didn't actually release the results. They released the zero knowledge proof that they had done something and said, basically framed as like we didn't want to release the results of this because we don't want black hat quantum developers to get access to this and to to go build a computer that disrupts the world. And then the advocates for this paper were saying, well, now this is the warning. Like they're not going to tell us the advancements that they're making because they're worried about releasing them to the public because it'll be used against us by nefarious actors. Is this a marketing scheme a way to develop a budget or do you think there some legitimacy here that the smartest people in the …” View more

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Quantum computing advancements could threaten Bitcoin security, but significant physical and mathematical progress is still needed to reach that point.

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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · #733: The Truth About The Quantum Threat with Brandon Black · Apr 04, 2026

“… innovation is a consequence of productivity. Probably to put it in terms that the tech community would really understand is like, what motivated Google to do the research in 2017 behind the paper attention is all you need? A desire for a 3% incremental improvement in Google Translate. You cannot think of something more banal leading to something more revolutionary. And we've seeded all of those opportunities to realize and harness that innovation. Now, if we stick with pharmaceuticals, there's a reason 50% of all clinical trials, new clinical trials are happening in China and not in the US. Do …” “… dying of an ear infection that we would have thought of as trivially curable? So I think there are these things where we've just imbibed the globalist vision that, hey, we'll do the innovation, they'll do the production without realizing that innovation is a consequence of productivity. Probably to put it in terms that the tech community would really understand is like, what motivated Google to do the research in 2017 behind the paper attention is all you need? A desire for a 3% incremental improvement in Google Translate. You cannot think of something more banal leading to something more revolutionary. And we've seeded all of those opportunities to realize and harness that innovation. Now, if we stick with pharmaceuticals, there's a reason 50% of all clinical trials, new clinical trials are happening in China and not in the US. Do you have a view on a technology or product that's developed in the US that we're at risk of getting regulated out and we're, or we kind of go in the right direction at this moment? I would say that semiconductors is actually a really interesting one back to your point about Fairchild is that, you know, we were the home of the semiconductor …” View more

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80% of America's generic drug ingredients come from China, raising alarming questions about national security. As families face tough choices between defending freedom and treating their sick children, the U.S. risks losing its pharmaceutical innovation to overseas production. This dilemma highlights the broader implications of a globalist vision that prioritizes production efficiency over national sovereignty.

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · The Companies Changing Warfare Forever: Palantir & Anduril Execs on Drones, AI & the Future of War · Apr 06, 2026

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When life throws distractions your way, Amazon can help you stick to your goals. Comedian Mark Normand shares how he sets ambitious resolutions for health and productivity, only to face the reality of cravings and travel. With Amazon's quick delivery of essentials, he finds the support he needs to stay focused and committed to his routines.

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Club Shay Shay · Club Shay Shay - Mark Normand Part 2 · Mar 18, 2026

“Not mutually exclusive, but of course that is a reasonable position for Metta to take. Google also put out a statement. What do you think? They're like, we're not even a social media company. We're a VR company. No, no, no. Google said this understands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site. That's true. You got the wrong guy. Yeah, I think of YouTube very much as in the same world as social media anyone can post. But it is severely lacking in some of the greatest features of social media …” “Not mutually exclusive, but of course that is a reasonable position for Metta to take. Google also put out a statement. What do you think? They're like, we're not even a social media company. We're a VR company. No, no, no. Google said this understands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site. That's true. You got the wrong guy. Yeah, I think of YouTube very much as in the same world as social media anyone can post. But it is severely lacking in some of the greatest features of social media sites. It's like when you actually become a YouTuber, you start putting out content that like there is sort of, I don't know, like a group of made men on YouTube, like people that have ascended. They're now making content like professionally and they are in conversation with each other and they might be reacting to each other's content. And of course, …” View more

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YouTube is often seen as just a video platform, but it lacks key social media features like direct messaging, which limits creator collaboration. This absence creates a unique ecosystem where communities thrive but struggle to connect directly. Understanding these dynamics reveals why YouTube can feel like a modern television rather than a full-fledged social network.

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TBPN · Is Meta Really Addictive?, Jetsons Prediction, Artemis II: Back to the Moon | Diet TBPN · Mar 31, 2026

“… know what Really easy to think about You guys heard it here first It coming back After this podcast you going to start seeing tables for layout The Google search trends, big. It's going to fit. Remember frames? Bring this back. Like iFrames? First off, iFrames are all over the place. You go to any news. Okay. Now you got me. Now you're going to ruin my life. And now I'm going to be very upset. You go to any of the news outlets. We're talking about it. It doesn't matter what it is. TechCrunch. the only news outlet i go to is the prime time agent okay right time did well i synthesize this for you …” “… only HTML that was available in 1995 with no CSS, which I was very proud of. Tables for Layout, actually kind of sick. Like, kind of fun. We should go back Tables for Layout actually really good It actually really good Yeah it was like honestly you know what Really easy to think about You guys heard it here first It coming back After this podcast you going to start seeing tables for layout The Google search trends, big. It's going to fit. Remember frames? Bring this back. Like iFrames? First off, iFrames are all over the place. You go to any news. Okay. Now you got me. Now you're going to ruin my life. And now I'm going to be very upset. You go to any of the news outlets. We're talking about it. It doesn't matter what it is. TechCrunch. the only news outlet i go to is the prime time agent okay right time did well i synthesize this for you but if you go up on your tabs and uh you you look at you can highlight and hold something over and it'll tell you how many megabytes like twitter right here while having an actual video right here of doom being loaded and being played is taking up about 211 megabytes it says it right there if you go to any news place it will be 1.5 gigs every single …” View more

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iFrames might be the devil in web development, but they can also lead to innovative game ideas. One developer reminisces about creating an entire game using iFrames on Facebook, and proposes a new game concept that combines the essence of iFrames with the challenge of Dark Souls. This segment highlights the unexpected fun and complexity of working with iFrames in game design.

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The Standup with ThePrimeagen · Indie Game Dev is Way Harder Than You Think · Mar 17, 2026

“… and Bayesian? But people who have actually taken the time to read those papers, I'm getting really good feedback. There was a recent paper by Google Research, which tried to teach LLMs by some sort of RLHF to do Bayesian learning properly. And that's going in this direction. I think people are coming around to the view that, okay, LLMs are doing Bayesian learning. I know that some people also looked at the Bayesian Wind tunnel paper, the archive version, and they reproduced the experiments. That's great. They just saw what was written and they did the training and they saw, yeah, this is …” “… read it. I'm just wondering, like, what kind of feedback that you've got. I'm getting good feedback, but I'm an outsider in this field. This networking guy. I'm a networking guy. Why is he writing about learning and machine learning and deep learning and Bayesian? But people who have actually taken the time to read those papers, I'm getting really good feedback. There was a recent paper by Google Research, which tried to teach LLMs by some sort of RLHF to do Bayesian learning properly. And that's going in this direction. I think people are coming around to the view that, okay, LLMs are doing Bayesian learning. I know that some people also looked at the Bayesian Wind tunnel paper, the archive version, and they reproduced the experiments. That's great. They just saw what was written and they did the training and they saw, yeah, this is actually happening. That's great. So what's next? What's next is, you know, these two parallel tracks. I hope to make progress there. plasticity and causal. Because to date, you've taken an existing mechanism and you've created a formal model how it works. Yeah. And so now you're actually interested in improving, creating a new mechanism. Yeah, yeah. …” View more

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Vishal Misra reveals that while LLMs excel at Bayesian learning, they still lack a mechanism to achieve true artificial general intelligence (AGI). He emphasizes the need to focus on causal models and simulation as the next steps in AI research. This insight could reshape how we approach the development of intelligent systems.

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AI + a16z · What's Missing Between LLMs and AGI - Vishal Misra & Martin Casado · Mar 17, 2026

“… of me right now, I've got my Mac computer, an Android, a Windows PC, an iPhone, and a Pixel. And by the way, I use Alexa. I use Ring. I also use Google Nest. I'm sorry. We're the same, yeah. We're the same. I use ChatGPT. I also use Gemini. What else did you mention? Alexa. Yeah, so I mean, and Gmail. So here's the thing. What you're talking about is something that I have kind of thought about in recent years. Tech companies used to be where they would all kind of work together really well, right? But the problem is every one of these services that you're talking about, they're all owned by a …” “… a hub kind of thing or if I need to buy a different, you know, like all iOS or all Android products. Interesting. You're talking about something that I think about on a daily basis because I test just about everything, every platform. Sitting in front of me right now, I've got my Mac computer, an Android, a Windows PC, an iPhone, and a Pixel. And by the way, I use Alexa. I use Ring. I also use Google Nest. I'm sorry. We're the same, yeah. We're the same. I use ChatGPT. I also use Gemini. What else did you mention? Alexa. Yeah, so I mean, and Gmail. So here's the thing. What you're talking about is something that I have kind of thought about in recent years. Tech companies used to be where they would all kind of work together really well, right? But the problem is every one of these services that you're talking about, they're all owned by a big conglomerate, right? So Echo, owned by Amazon. Ring, now owned by Amazon. Windows 11, Microsoft. ChatGPT, independent. Gmail is Google. Android is Google. iPhone is Apple. So the problem is all of these things don necessarily work together in a smooth fashion because these companies want to silo you into using all their products Well that what …” View more

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Many people struggle with integrating their smart home devices, like Echo and Ring, due to corporate silos. Rich DeMuro explains that tech companies want users to stick to their ecosystems, making seamless integration a challenge. The key takeaway? Choosing one brand might improve compatibility and productivity.

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Rich On Tech · iPhone’s hidden security update, CSUN assistive tech & scan your phone for spyware (166, March 21, 2026) · Mar 21, 2026

“… that what is most important to your business in this, I would say, the unit economics. Different organizations have different currencies like Google as Google Credits, because I only know about my personal use. I haven't used Google products directly for professional use, but you need to understand that what is the most important unit that needs to be delivered immediately. Not all the data is required at a real-time speed. That's what I have learned. But as long as you define that understanding, as long as you define that policies with your businesses that's the way to go for it okay yes …” “… but you need to understand that collecting thousand events might take like some time to process through the pipeline but giving that one unit of that one credit is consumed is might something that you want to deliver immediately so you need to understand that what is most important to your business in this, I would say, the unit economics. Different organizations have different currencies like Google as Google Credits, because I only know about my personal use. I haven't used Google products directly for professional use, but you need to understand that what is the most important unit that needs to be delivered immediately. Not all the data is required at a real-time speed. That's what I have learned. But as long as you define that understanding, as long as you define that policies with your businesses that's the way to go for it okay yes businesses do understand not everything can be available real time but they do understand what” View more

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Not all data needs to be processed in real-time, but identifying the critical information is essential for businesses. In this discussion, Himant Goyal emphasizes the importance of understanding which metrics require immediate attention, like customer usage, while less critical data can be processed later. This strategic approach to data processing can optimize operations and enhance decision-making.

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Data Engineering Podcast · Treat Metering Like Finance: Building Data Platforms for Consumption Economics · Mar 29, 2026

“… or whatever in the background i don't know they are really good and they're better than me copy pasting the text here, there, etc. I made my own Google Docs plugin a while ago, so I can use AI when I write, you know, my scientific work. When my scientific work, I also don't use AI to write it, but I try to do the reviewing thing, like, is this logically coherent? Where can I be more concise, etc. It's not that great at that either. It is okay. I don't know, maybe for some people, it's great. For me, I wasn't happy with it. It is good, I think, at summarizing things that I don't want to read, …” “… positive experiences with it so i pay quite a lot of money to editors human editors that review my fiction work so um no i've tried to use it for like finding errors etc but the reality is that things like grammarly which i guess also use various models or whatever in the background i don't know they are really good and they're better than me copy pasting the text here, there, etc. I made my own Google Docs plugin a while ago, so I can use AI when I write, you know, my scientific work. When my scientific work, I also don't use AI to write it, but I try to do the reviewing thing, like, is this logically coherent? Where can I be more concise, etc. It's not that great at that either. It is okay. I don't know, maybe for some people, it's great. For me, I wasn't happy with it. It is good, I think, at summarizing things that I don't want to read, that it does well with scientific papers, etc. So I use it for that, but otherwise, no. One of the things I wanted to ask, just kind of in conclusion, was given your familiarity now with Goodreads, both as a user and its data set, if they reached out to you and said, hey, what do you think we should do? Any changes we should make? What advice might …” View more

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AI tools like Grammarly can help with error detection, but they often fall short in providing meaningful feedback for writers. One expert suggests that platforms like Goodreads could enhance their recommendation systems by using AI to analyze user preferences and comments, making the reading experience more personalized. This approach could automatically flag important content aspects, such as language sensitivity, to better cater to readers' needs.

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Data Skeptic · Book Ratings and Recommendations · Mar 27, 2026

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