Episodes from This Week in Tech (Audio)
The episode is a tribute to the late tech journalist John C. Dvorak, remembering his impact on tech journalism and his personality.
The episode discusses the rapid advancements and implications of AI models, particularly focusing on the rise of powerful open-weight models from China like Kimi K3 and Qwen 3.8, and their potential to challenge established US AI companies.
Apple is suing OpenAI for trade secret theft, alleging a former Apple executive took proprietary information to OpenAI.
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, protecting individual privacy against broad digital searches.
The episode discusses the rising cost of consumer electronics, particularly Apple and Microsoft hardware, due to memory shortages driven by AI demand.
The hosts discuss the US government's ban on Anthropic's AI model "Fable," exploring the potential reasons behind it, including associations with a security researcher and political motivations.
The hosts discuss the week's major tech news, including significant IPO filings, AI company announcements, and hardware advancements, while also debating the future of AI development and its societal implications.
The episode discusses the rapid evolution of AI, its impact on various industries, and the need for ethical considerations and regulation.
The hosts discuss the demise of CBS News Radio and the changing media landscape, the implications of AI on content creation and consumption, and the evolving role of technology in our lives.
The episode discusses the growing technological competition between the US and China, highlighting China's advancements in AI and other sectors.