Best Podcast Episodes About Oracle
Everything podcasters are saying about Oracle — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 08, 2026 – 24 episodes
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“… many fucking GPUs do they actually own? Analysts have, on some level, become the fractional marketing team for the stocks they're investing in. When Oracle announced its $300 billion deal with OpenAI in September, one that OpenAI does not have the money to pay, and Oracle doesn't have the capacity to fill, analysts heaved and stammered like horny teenagers seeing their first boob. Now, I'm going to quote CNBC here and do some artistic, some editorializing. John DeFucci, sorry, John DeFucci, I guess, I'm not fixing that, from Guggenheim Security said he was blown away. T.D. Cohen's Derek Wood …”
“… Analysts and traders and investors and reporters do not think hard about the underlying numbers because doing so immediately makes you run headfirst into a number of worrying questions such as where did all the money go, will this pay off, and how many fucking GPUs do they actually own? Analysts have, on some level, become the fractional marketing team for the stocks they're investing in. When Oracle announced its $300 billion deal with OpenAI in September, one that OpenAI does not have the money to pay, and Oracle doesn't have the capacity to fill, analysts heaved and stammered like horny teenagers seeing their first boob. Now, I'm going to quote CNBC here and do some artistic, some editorializing. John DeFucci, sorry, John DeFucci, I guess, I'm not fixing that, from Guggenheim Security said he was blown away. T.D. Cohen's Derek Wood called it a momentous quarter. And Brad Zelnick of Deutsche Bank said, we're all kind of, ooh, we're in shock in a very good way. There's no better evidence of a seismic shift happening in computing than these results that you just put up, Zelnick said on the earnings call, adjusting his trousers. That trouser thing was an addition, that's a parody. …”
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Retail investors lost big after analysts hyped Oracle's $300 billion deal with OpenAI, which turned out to be a mirage. These analysts, acting more like marketing teams than objective advisors, failed to address the underlying issues, leading to a massive stock drop. This episode highlights the dangers of blindly trusting analysts in today's market.
“… beside the point. The experience was real, profound and reliably reproducible. Now travel west to ancient Greece, around 500 BCE. You're at the Oracle of Delphi, that famous sanctuary where priestesses delivered prophecies that kings and generals would stake their fortunes on. The oracle sits in a small chamber built over a geological fault, and modern researchers have discovered something fascinating, that fault releases ethylene gas, a sweet-smelling substance that produces euphoria and dissociative states in moderate concentrations. The Greeks didn't know about ethylene chemistry, but they …”
“… the right combination of incense chanting drumming and ritual could induce states of consciousness that felt like communication with the divine. Whether these states actually involved supernatural contact or were simply altered brain chemistry is almost beside the point. The experience was real, profound and reliably reproducible. Now travel west to ancient Greece, around 500 BCE. You're at the Oracle of Delphi, that famous sanctuary where priestesses delivered prophecies that kings and generals would stake their fortunes on. The oracle sits in a small chamber built over a geological fault, and modern researchers have discovered something fascinating, that fault releases ethylene gas, a sweet-smelling substance that produces euphoria and dissociative states in moderate concentrations. The Greeks didn't know about ethylene chemistry, but they certainly knew that the Pythia, the Pristis who served as the oracle, would breathe deeply from the vapours rising from the earth, then enter a trance state during which she would speak the words of Apollo. They burned additional substances, laurel leaves, barley and other materials, to enhance the effect and create an atmosphere thick with smoke …”
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In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi utilized smoke from burning laurel leaves to induce trance states for prophecy. The Pythia, the priestess, breathed in ethylene gas from a geological fault, enhancing her mystical experience and the cryptic messages delivered to those seeking guidance. This practice highlights how ancient cultures understood the psychological and spiritual effects of smoke long before modern science explained it.
“… or the worst i think it's the worst this week with the leak of their code interesting what do you think reed well i thought i mean the word like oracle laying off like you know a huge chunk of their whole company is was like has got to be a really bad bad week for oracle and it's all because well again like people will say like oh the AI it's taking our jobs and it's like well actually it looks a little different right it's it's like well they need to invest a huge amount of money in AI they don't really have the the cash and so they're just like looking in the couch cushions and it's like …”
“we always is one either the best or the week or the worst i think it's the worst this week with the leak of their code interesting what do you think reed well i thought i mean the word like oracle laying off like you know a huge chunk of their whole company is was like has got to be a really bad bad week for oracle and it's all because well again like people will say like oh the AI it's taking our jobs and it's like well actually it looks a little different right it's it's like well they need to invest a huge amount of money in AI they don't really have the the cash and so they're just like looking in the couch cushions and it's like yeah laying off a bunch of employees is okay that's going to get us like a little bit closer to what we need to invest in this whole thing and it's like just again like 60 minutes right exactly so 60 so it's like I mean I mean, I don't know. This is like how we don't really know how AI is going to affect the world. It's like all these people just lost …”
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This week marked a tough time for Oracle as the company announced massive layoffs, driven not just by AI, but by their need to invest heavily in it. The layoffs highlight a complex issue: while AI is often blamed for job losses, in this case, it's the company's financial struggles that led to these decisions. This situation reflects a broader dilemma in the tech industry as companies navigate the evolving landscape of AI and employment.
“How did you process Oracle's quarter? I think it was a huge step in the right direction for software because right now it's an AI ghost trade. Anthropic has obviously been a big part. AI ghost trade. Explain that term. Because you're fighting a ghost. Okay. When it comes to Anthropic, we're going to get into cybersecurity. Look what happens to CrowdStrike, Pal, Alto, and others. We're going to get into software. Look at Salesforce, ServiceNow. It's a ghost trade because …”
“How did you process Oracle's quarter? I think it was a huge step in the right direction for software because right now it's an AI ghost trade. Anthropic has obviously been a big part. AI ghost trade. Explain that term. Because you're fighting a ghost. Okay. When it comes to Anthropic, we're going to get into cybersecurity. Look what happens to CrowdStrike, Pal, Alto, and others. We're going to get into software. Look at Salesforce, ServiceNow. It's a ghost trade because the reality is that the data, the stacks, the install base, that's who's going to be the use case. And that's why Palantir being one, but I'm a huge believer, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and others. Are resilient You're a believer in this I'm a huge believer that This is the most disconnected tech trade That I've seen in my career Relative to the …”
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Oracle's recent quarter signals a pivotal shift in the software industry, as it takes a stand against what's being called the 'AI ghost trade.' This term describes the disconnect in tech investments where companies like Salesforce and ServiceNow are positioned to thrive, despite the market's uncertainty. By addressing these challenges, Oracle is setting a new course for resilience in the tech landscape.
“… their financing raises and their IPO plans and a lot of media attention. We've learned that they do have the ability to raise a ton of money. And Oracle, as obviously a strategic vendor, is going to be, if not first in line, very close. Yeah. Their remaining performance obligations now, it's up to $553 billion, up from $523 billion last quarter. How confident are investors in that number at this point? It sounds like they used to be confident, then less confident, but the stock is up 9% after these earnings. Is this a number that investors believe is actually going to materialize? I think there …”
“So, I mean, we didn't necessarily learn a ton about OpenAI last night, but we have been just from their financing raises and their IPO plans and a lot of media attention. We've learned that they do have the ability to raise a ton of money. And Oracle, as obviously a strategic vendor, is going to be, if not first in line, very close. Yeah. Their remaining performance obligations now, it's up to $553 billion, up from $523 billion last quarter. How confident are investors in that number at this point? It sounds like they used to be confident, then less confident, but the stock is up 9% after these earnings. Is this a number that investors believe is actually going to materialize? I think there are two things there. One is, I mean, in order for a dollar to be included in remaining performance obligation, it has to be contracted. You can't have any kind of cancellation clauses. You can't have any, you know, outs, let's say. um now contracts can always be rewritten right every every marriage when it starts has the has the hope you know …”
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Oracle's remaining performance obligations have surged to $553 billion, raising investor confidence despite stock volatility. This growth is attributed to a diversified customer base and improved contract structures, easing financial risks. The company is strategically positioning itself to reassure investors about its long-term stability and growth potential.
“… an early part of the S-curve adoption. So we're still in that exponential. They're melting GPU fleets. There was some viral bear posting about how Oracle was in financial trouble because of the economics of their infrastructure bets. So naturally, they have to buy the GPUs before they can rack them and sell them as infrastructure. This is business 101, but people were maybe surprised by that or something. There was a whole press cycle about this. And it seemed very silly at the time And I think everyone was like yeah this is exactly what we expected But a lot of people From the people that …”
“… surface area and the number of people that are trying AI for the first time is decelerating because everyone's tried it. But compute is still 10Xing. So token consumption per user is exploding and OpenClaw and agents like Codex and ClockCode are also an early part of the S-curve adoption. So we're still in that exponential. They're melting GPU fleets. There was some viral bear posting about how Oracle was in financial trouble because of the economics of their infrastructure bets. So naturally, they have to buy the GPUs before they can rack them and sell them as infrastructure. This is business 101, but people were maybe surprised by that or something. There was a whole press cycle about this. And it seemed very silly at the time And I think everyone was like yeah this is exactly what we expected But a lot of people From the people that brought you the one gigabyte data center Similar similar crowd potentially But there was a lot of fear around that. And some of that is legitimate because if GPUs depreciated really quickly, Oracle had to buy the GPUs. They had to send the money to Nvidia a year in advance. And then it took them two years to get them into data centers and actually do …”
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Oracle's AI infrastructure is thriving, with a remarkable 44% jump in cloud revenue and gross margins exceeding expectations. Despite initial fears about GPU investments, Oracle is ahead of schedule, delivering 90% of capacity and maintaining a growing backlog of $553 billion in performance obligations. This strong financial performance indicates that demand for AI tools is robust, alleviating concerns about potential cash flow issues.
“… Block to come on the show ever. Omjad's coming on with a massive fundraiser for Replit. And then we got an amazing lightning round for you today. So Oracle had earnings yesterday, and it was an absolute blowout. The stock's up 10%. The God candle. The God candle. I like that. It's still way down from the crazy highs of last September. So it's a $470 billion company now. Not bad. but not quite the almost $1 trillion company that it was last year. But they're still up over the last 12 months. So they've sort of ridden this crazy curve up, but the stock basically doubled, then it sold off by half, …”
“And we have Aparv Agrawal from Altimeter coming on to talk about consumer AI. Owen from Block is coming on. We're revisiting the layoffs but also understanding the strategy. First person from Block to come on the show ever. Omjad's coming on with a massive fundraiser for Replit. And then we got an amazing lightning round for you today. So Oracle had earnings yesterday, and it was an absolute blowout. The stock's up 10%. The God candle. The God candle. I like that. It's still way down from the crazy highs of last September. So it's a $470 billion company now. Not bad. but not quite the almost $1 trillion company that it was last year. But they're still up over the last 12 months. So they've sort of ridden this crazy curve up, but the stock basically doubled, then it sold off by half, but it's ticking back up. And the main thing is that, like, you know, was it overhyped, underhyped? I don't know. But this earnings was important because a lot of people were worried about the CapEx, the infrastructure build-out. Was there going to be demand? and what was the timing of buying GPUs. Yeah timing was a big thing Yeah Because when you …”
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Oracle's latest earnings report delivered a stunning 10% stock increase, surprising analysts with revenue projections of $90 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. Despite previous concerns over their aggressive infrastructure build-out and competition with AWS, Oracle's infrastructure business outperformed expectations, growing by 84% this quarter. This performance has reignited interest in Oracle as a major player in the tech industry.
“… to wait even longer to cut interest rates. We'll see what Fed Chair Jerome Powell has to say about it next week. Let's shift gears and talk about Oracle. They reported earnings last night and the numbers came in strong. Total revenues grew 22% to $17.2 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. But the real headline is the cloud infrastructure business, which is basically Oracle's data center and AI computing segment. Revenues there surged 84 to billion accelerating from the 68 growth last quarter and beating Wall Street expectations And it Oracle outlook that got investors really excited Oracle …”
“… report is unlikely to influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. The Fed is meeting next week and the market is pricing in a 99% chance that interest rates stay as is. And with the potential resurgence of inflation, the Fed might have to wait even longer to cut interest rates. We'll see what Fed Chair Jerome Powell has to say about it next week. Let's shift gears and talk about Oracle. They reported earnings last night and the numbers came in strong. Total revenues grew 22% to $17.2 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. But the real headline is the cloud infrastructure business, which is basically Oracle's data center and AI computing segment. Revenues there surged 84 to billion accelerating from the 68 growth last quarter and beating Wall Street expectations And it Oracle outlook that got investors really excited Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $90 billion, well above the $86.6 billion that analysts were expecting. Management said that demand for AI cloud computing continues to outpace supply and that some of their biggest AI customers have recently strengthened their financial positions, which just means that more money is coming Oracle's way. So …”
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Oracle's earnings report revealed a surprising 22% revenue growth, driven by an 84% surge in cloud infrastructure, beating Wall Street expectations. Meanwhile, inflation concerns loom as the recent CPI report may not reflect the economic impact of rising oil prices due to the war in Iran. This juxtaposition highlights the complexities investors face in today's volatile market.
“It is about Oracle which delivered a more pleasant surprise than when an old friend calls you out of the blue The tech giant shares popped 10 after reporting a thumping quarter that relieved some concerns about an AI bubble Sales jumped 22 on the year topping expectations while its revenue backlog grew to $553 billion. The demand for cloud computing for AI training and inferencing continues to grow faster than supply, the company said. The vibes around Oracle …”
“It is about Oracle which delivered a more pleasant surprise than when an old friend calls you out of the blue The tech giant shares popped 10 after reporting a thumping quarter that relieved some concerns about an AI bubble Sales jumped 22 on the year topping expectations while its revenue backlog grew to $553 billion. The demand for cloud computing for AI training and inferencing continues to grow faster than supply, the company said. The vibes around Oracle have not been good recently. Its value has been cut in more than half since peaking last fall, as investors worried about its soaring debt load and dependence on one partner. Remember that backlog I just mentioned? $300 billion comes from a single company, OpenAI. And there have been commitment issues. On Friday, Bloomberg reported that OpenAI and …”
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Oracle's recent earnings report surprised investors, with shares jumping 10% after a strong quarter that eased fears about an AI bubble. Despite concerns over its debt and reliance on OpenAI, Oracle's $553 billion revenue backlog and maintained capital expenditure outlook signal confidence in the growing demand for AI cloud computing. The company's executives boldly claimed they would not be disrupted by AI, positioning themselves as a leader in the evolving tech landscape.
“… we appreciate you giving us the cliff notes here today. Thank you so much. But top level, you can protect yourself or you can earn money. Yes. The Oracle of Omaha has always said that he thinks that options are, what does he call it? They're the entity of mass destruction or whatever he says.”
“… a little bit different Each one has been tweaked a little bit But it all kind of comes right back to you got to be educated and understand because there are things that really could cost you a lot of money if you didn't understand it properly. Well, we appreciate you giving us the cliff notes here today. Thank you so much. But top level, you can protect yourself or you can earn money. Yes. The Oracle of Omaha has always said that he thinks that options are, what does he call it? They're the entity of mass destruction or whatever he says.”
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Buying put options can serve as insurance for your stock investments, just like insuring a valuable car. If the stock price drops, those puts increase in value, allowing you to mitigate losses. Understanding this strategy is crucial for anyone looking to safeguard their financial assets.
“Oracle reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings today thanks to the strength of its AI cloud offerings. But it's a tough market for the companies spending big bucks to build out AI infrastructure. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon all saw shares slide last month despite relatively strong earnings. Investors are concerned about the scale of their data center spending. And when it comes to AI spending risk, Oracle is often held up as the poster …”
“Oracle reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings today thanks to the strength of its AI cloud offerings. But it's a tough market for the companies spending big bucks to build out AI infrastructure. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon all saw shares slide last month despite relatively strong earnings. Investors are concerned about the scale of their data center spending. And when it comes to AI spending risk, Oracle is often held up as the poster child. The company's stock has dropped by more than 50 percent since a high last September, and Bloomberg reports it may be preparing to cut thousands of jobs. Marketplace's Megan McCarty Carino has more. There was a time not that long ago when it seemed like investors couldn't get enough of massive AI investments. But that feels so 2025 now says …”
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Oracle's heavy investment in AI cloud services is raising eyebrows as the company's stock has plummeted over 50% since last September. With over $100 billion in debt and reliance on a single customer, OpenAI, Oracle's future hinges on uncertain AI demand. As other tech giants face market challenges, Oracle's situation exemplifies the risks of aggressive AI spending.
“… David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, one of the richest people to walk on the planet. Larry Ellison was the co-founder of the software Titan Oracle, which provides much of the digital backbone for the nation's commerce and government. David Ellison, as a young man, wanted to become an actor. It didn't pan out, and he started being interested in developing movies. And over time, with his ambition, but also definitely with his father's extraordinary, immense wealth, he was able ultimately to become a producer. And he helped being one of the lead producers of the Mission Impossible franchise …”
“… chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance. Can you give us the TV Guide capsule summary of what we need to know about Mr. David Ellison? Sure, and TV Guide's not a bad place to go for it because he's somebody who's fascinated with all things Hollywood. David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, one of the richest people to walk on the planet. Larry Ellison was the co-founder of the software Titan Oracle, which provides much of the digital backbone for the nation's commerce and government. David Ellison, as a young man, wanted to become an actor. It didn't pan out, and he started being interested in developing movies. And over time, with his ambition, but also definitely with his father's extraordinary, immense wealth, he was able ultimately to become a producer. And he helped being one of the lead producers of the Mission Impossible franchise and Top Gun. And he put himself in place just a year ago with his father's financial backing to take over Paramount, which was best known as the parent company of CBS, Paramount Studios, Paramount Plus, and also cable channels like Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. What was his, like, most famous IMDb acting credit before he got involved in the …”
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David Ellison, son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, is poised to reshape Hollywood by potentially acquiring Warner Brothers. With his father's immense wealth backing him, David aims to expand his influence across major media properties, while navigating complex political ties and investor concerns. His journey from aspiring actor to a leading figure in the film industry reveals both ambition and the challenges of power dynamics.
“… or the sales manager, hey, these five clients, when's the last time we talked to them? It will just tell me. It knows. It knows everything. It's the Oracle. It's the Ultron. And that's what I think is going to change is the whole communication friction and the processing of it and the understanding of what the organization's doing is gonna just instantly be removed. The number one complaint people have about their company, the highest performing companies, the lowest performing companies and everybody in between, you ask any employee, what do we need to do better? And they say, communication. They …”
“… to the sales team. Now I don't have to answer questions. If I want to know if a contract's been signed or not, Ultron knows. If I want to know if we've talked to a client and when we last talked to them, I don't have to ask the sales person or the sales manager, hey, these five clients, when's the last time we talked to them? It will just tell me. It knows. It knows everything. It's the Oracle. It's the Ultron. And that's what I think is going to change is the whole communication friction and the processing of it and the understanding of what the organization's doing is gonna just instantly be removed. The number one complaint people have about their company, the highest performing companies, the lowest performing companies and everybody in between, you ask any employee, what do we need to do better? And they say, communication. They say, absolutely. It's like always communication. Oh, we gotta communicate better. I didn't know about this. I didn't know about that. Now it's like, you know what? You got your wish. Ask the Oracle. The Oracle knows all. There is nothing in a silo. Break all silos. Yeah, no, it's interesting. It feels like the age of transparency is kind of upon …”
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AI is transforming workplace communication by eliminating silos and enhancing transparency. With tools like Ultron, employees can access critical information instantly, leading to a new era where communication barriers are broken down. This shift addresses the common complaint of poor communication in organizations, making information accessible to everyone.
“Oracle's debt. So it looks like that spike in the yields on that that's spiking pretty high, almost at dot com levels as well, which is would not be good. So I agree with you. And I actually think the problem is worse. And here's why. If Oracle has problems because they spent money building out data centers and OpenAI doesn't have the money to pay for those data centers, that means OpenAI doesn't have the money to pay NVIDIA for the next X number of …”
“Oracle's debt. So it looks like that spike in the yields on that that's spiking pretty high, almost at dot com levels as well, which is would not be good. So I agree with you. And I actually think the problem is worse. And here's why. If Oracle has problems because they spent money building out data centers and OpenAI doesn't have the money to pay for those data centers, that means OpenAI doesn't have the money to pay NVIDIA for the next X number of Blackwell processors or whichever one comes next. What happens to not only the valuation of NVIDIA, but the entire market index if the growth rate at NVIDIA slopes and people have to start reducing estimates? We're used to these guys coming out like, yeah, we beat revenue from last year by 100 percent. We beat revenue by last year by 90 percent. And …”
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If Oracle's financial struggles worsen, it could trigger a chain reaction that impacts tech giants like NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Google. As Oracle's investments in data centers falter, NVIDIA's growth may slow, leading to lowered market expectations across the tech sector. This could result in a significant market downturn, affecting not just Oracle but the entire technology industry.
“because this is where we're gonna go. I think Oracle was irresponsible because of the magnitude of what they did. Okay. The thing is, like, I think the slack, they should have done it. But like, the whole setup, in my opinion, on Oracle is own goal. They messed up the messaging. They messed up the fundraising. And in my opinion, if they were not, like, one of the things that happened is they went so aggressive out the gate, did the quarter where they said like $400 billion, right? They said, R&P- …”
“because this is where we're gonna go. I think Oracle was irresponsible because of the magnitude of what they did. Okay. The thing is, like, I think the slack, they should have done it. But like, the whole setup, in my opinion, on Oracle is own goal. They messed up the messaging. They messed up the fundraising. And in my opinion, if they were not, like, one of the things that happened is they went so aggressive out the gate, did the quarter where they said like $400 billion, right? They said, R&P- Prize the wolves. They promised the world. Then they proceeded to raise as much money as possible. And like, this is the first time they've ever done these giant build-outs. And so now there's delays. Everyone's like, whoa, whoa, you did this much, right? Capitalism is kind of like, hey, hey, pump the brakes. And seriously, I think that if they …”
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Oracle's aggressive debt issuance strategy has backfired, causing market chaos and liquidity issues. They overshot expectations with massive fundraising, leading to delays and fears of dilution in the market. This blunder highlights the risks of pushing too hard in a relatively liquid market, contrasting sharply with Microsoft's more conservative funding approach.
“… maximum performance on complex tasks rolling out in the API, as well as for ChatGPT Enterprise and EDU users, end quote. Sources tell Bloomberg that Oracle is planning to cut thousands of jobs as soon as March, among its moves to handle a cash crunch from a massive AI data center expansion effort that we've been discussing at length. Quote, the job reductions will affect divisions across the company and may be implemented as soon as this month, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing the still-private plans. Some of the cuts will be aimed at job categories …”
“… the ChatGPT web app and on Android, but OpenAI says it's coming soon to the iOS app. GPT 5.4 is rolling out now across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, with the GPT 5.4 Thinking model coming to Plus, Team, and Pro users. There's also a 5.4 Pro model for maximum performance on complex tasks rolling out in the API, as well as for ChatGPT Enterprise and EDU users, end quote. Sources tell Bloomberg that Oracle is planning to cut thousands of jobs as soon as March, among its moves to handle a cash crunch from a massive AI data center expansion effort that we've been discussing at length. Quote, the job reductions will affect divisions across the company and may be implemented as soon as this month, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing the still-private plans. Some of the cuts will be aimed at job categories that the company expects it will need less of due to AI, two of the people said. Wall Street projects the expenditures by the cloud unit for data centers to push Oracle's cash flow negative over the coming years before the spending begins to pay off in 2030, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Last month, Oracle said it would raise as much as …”
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Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs as it faces a cash crunch from a massive AI data center expansion, potentially affecting various divisions starting in March. This decision comes as the company grapples with the costs of its cloud unit, which may push cash flow negative until 2030. Investors initially favored Oracle's AI moves, but stock prices have since plummeted as expenses rise.
“Sources say that Oracle has cut around 10,000 jobs in India, or around 20% of its Indian workforce as part of a restructuring that reportedly affects 30,000 Oracle employees globally, quoting the Times of London. The first staff to be affected were told by email on Tuesday, according to Business Insider. Reports suggested that as many as 30,000 roles could be axed. The company, which employed 162,000 people as of May 2025, did not immediately respond to a request for …”
“Sources say that Oracle has cut around 10,000 jobs in India, or around 20% of its Indian workforce as part of a restructuring that reportedly affects 30,000 Oracle employees globally, quoting the Times of London. The first staff to be affected were told by email on Tuesday, according to Business Insider. Reports suggested that as many as 30,000 roles could be axed. The company, which employed 162,000 people as of May 2025, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Posting on LinkedIn, Michael Shepard, a senior operations manager at Oracle, said the company had conducted a significant reduction in force and clarified that the cuts were not performance-based. He said that senior engineers, architects, operations leaders, program managers, and technical specialists had been let go. In December, Oracle …”
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AI-driven layoffs at Oracle are a strategic move to free up cash flow for AI investments, highlighting both the financial strain and the potential for innovation.
“… 75%. So what does this mean? We saw what Jack Dorsey did laying out 40% of them. Rob, what was the average salary? I know Meta was $379. What does Oracle's average salary payout is? What is the average salary at Oracle? Oracle is $139 to $400. Meta was $379. So if these guys are letting go of these jobs, and listen, we don't need them. Profit's going to go up. And Bloomberg story says more than half of U.S.'s AI will likely harm them. This is a Bloomberg poll. More than half of them are worried about this. This is a real number. 70% of Americans think advancement of AI are likely to reduce job …”
“… You pause the write. I'll read the rest on what he says. He says essentially every large company is overstaffed. It's at least overstaffed by 25%. I think most large companies are overstaffed by 50%. And I think a lot of them are overstaffed by 75%. So what does this mean? We saw what Jack Dorsey did laying out 40% of them. Rob, what was the average salary? I know Meta was $379. What does Oracle's average salary payout is? What is the average salary at Oracle? Oracle is $139 to $400. Meta was $379. So if these guys are letting go of these jobs, and listen, we don't need them. Profit's going to go up. And Bloomberg story says more than half of U.S.'s AI will likely harm them. This is a Bloomberg poll. More than half of them are worried about this. This is a real number. 70% of Americans think advancement of AI are likely to reduce job opportunities. 14% more than they said last year. 7% said they think advancement in AR are likely to increase job opportunities. But that's only 7%, right? Okay. So if you're saying, you know, the models they have right now is the rich getting richer and the poor getting poor, and they wouldn't want to do it the way you're suggesting, and AI is …”
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The rise of AI is set to transform the job market, with predictions suggesting that over 50% of U.S. workers fear AI will reduce job opportunities. While major companies may cut jobs, the real employment crisis lies in small businesses that struggle for capital. This imbalance highlights a potential future where economic power is concentrated among a few, leaving many without viable employment.
“… of money we have companies who seriously overhired in 22 and 23 which is why they're laying off now and their profitability is still fantastic not oracles of course but you know it's still great i mean if let's not kid ourselves it's not like they were like we have no money they're seeing that they could have some problems but you know you do have a lot of companies who are making these things because they're like, well, we're comfortable. Our shareholders are comfortable with us making this amount of money. And we have to make sure that we stay at that because anything less than netting that …”
“… through many companies that did kind of some epic layoffs and they still here They doing fine like they doing they doing fine in fact you know corporate profitability right now is sitting in record levels like companies are making an enormous amount of money we have companies who seriously overhired in 22 and 23 which is why they're laying off now and their profitability is still fantastic not oracles of course but you know it's still great i mean if let's not kid ourselves it's not like they were like we have no money they're seeing that they could have some problems but you know you do have a lot of companies who are making these things because they're like, well, we're comfortable. Our shareholders are comfortable with us making this amount of money. And we have to make sure that we stay at that because anything less than netting that amount of money is going to look like we're weak. And then, you know, we're going to lose the value. Our shareholders will get more upset and then we're going to have to do these things. So let's get in front of that. Let's lay off all these people right now. It would be one thing if people were punished for doing that, but only the very worst …”
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Middle management is facing unprecedented vulnerability as companies prioritize profit over people. During economic downturns, over-promoted leaders are often the first to go, leaving behind underperformers. This cycle of layoffs reveals a troubling trend where the very talent that drove success is discarded for short-term gains.
“… be fewer because in that moment of anger an extra glass of whiskey you couldn control your freaking mouth in public Just a lesson Greetings fellow Oracle It the half Chilean American Indian professor again. I bet this guy's freaking cool, Chris. Anyway, I need your advice. My mom's family came here after Allende. Pause. Allende, that would be Salvador Allende. He is the communist worthless piece of trash who took over. He stole an election. I know you're going to find that surprising. He took over Chile back in the day and Pinochet had to basically declare a civil war and fight him to defeat him …”
“… the assault was justified. So today you'll have your chance. I guess Rand Paul didn't forget like you and I did. You criticize someone in public. You have officially made them an enemy for life. They will remember it. and your future prospects will be fewer because in that moment of anger an extra glass of whiskey you couldn control your freaking mouth in public Just a lesson Greetings fellow Oracle It the half Chilean American Indian professor again. I bet this guy's freaking cool, Chris. Anyway, I need your advice. My mom's family came here after Allende. Pause. Allende, that would be Salvador Allende. He is the communist worthless piece of trash who took over. He stole an election. I know you're going to find that surprising. He took over Chile back in the day and Pinochet had to basically declare a civil war and fight him to defeat him and then killed a bunch of communists. But that's another story. After Allende took over, a lot of people had to flee Chile when Allende took over because I know you're going to find this shocking. He started killing people. My mom, grandma and grandpa are all fierce anti-communists. My uncle, after serving honorably in the Navy during the Gulf …”
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Criticizing someone publicly can create a lifelong enemy, as Rand Paul learned the hard way after being attacked. Mark Wayne Mullen's past comments about Paul resurfaced during a critical vote, highlighting how words can haunt you in politics. The lesson? Control your mouth in public; your words can have lasting consequences.
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