Apple Adds RCS and OpenAI Explodes!
- Nov 24, 2023
- 1:24:57
- Full Episode
This week, Marques and David discuss the big news of the week including Apple agreeing to add RCS to its Messages app. After that David walks us through everything that happened with OpenAI before Marques talks about what it was like to go to his first F1 race. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia! Hope you enjoy.
P.S - Shoutout to 9to5Mac for breaking the RCS story and the Verge for their amazing coverage and reporting on the OpenAI situation. We've linked them down below!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:23 Nothing and Sunbird 07:12 iPhone gets RCS 16:19 Trivia 17:14 Wix (Sponsored) 18:11 Visible (Sponsored) 19:07 OpenAI Drama 01:00:10 Trivia 01:00:36 Gigabyte (Sponsored) 01:01:55 Shopify (Sponsored) 01:03:09 Polestar Update 01:06:04 MKBHD Team at F1 01:17:15 Dua Lipa Interviewed Tim Cook 01:18:53 Trivia Answers 01:21:38 AI Fact Checks Marques 01:24:26 Outro
Links: - Apple Adds RCS: https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/ OpenAI stories: - https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23967223/sam-altman-returns-ceo-open-ai - https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/17/23965982/openai-ceo-sam-altman-fired - https://www.theverge.com/23966325/openai-sam-altman-fired-turmoil-chatgpt
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Brief Summary
Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI, RCS support for iPhone announced, and Nothing Chats faced security issues.
Key points
- Sunbird's Downfall. Sunbird's app removed from Play Store due to serious security concerns.
- The RCS Revolution. Apple announces RCS support for iPhone in 2024, changing messaging dynamics forever.
- OpenAI's Leadership Shakeup. Sam Altman is abruptly fired, sparking chaos and speculation within OpenAI.
- Microsoft's Stake in OpenAI. Microsoft holds a 49% stake in OpenAI, influencing its direction and decisions.
- Investors Pressure OpenAI. Investors push for Sam's reinstatement amid fears of a valuation drop.
- New CEO Appointment. A new interim CEO is appointed as the board struggles to stabilize.
Episode highlights
- Sunbird's DownfallSunbird's app removed from Play Store due to serious security concerns.“They were hiding a lot of stuff.”4:00Nov 24, 2023
- The RCS RevolutionApple announces RCS support for iPhone in 2024, changing messaging dynamics forever.“This is a major thing!”11:31Nov 24, 2023
- OpenAI's Leadership ShakeupSam Altman is abruptly fired, sparking chaos and speculation within OpenAI.“The drama we've seen in a very long time is happening.”23:22Nov 24, 2023
- Microsoft's Stake in OpenAIMicrosoft holds a 49% stake in OpenAI, influencing its direction and decisions.“Microsoft does not hold a board seat.”29:19Nov 24, 2023
- Investors Pressure OpenAIInvestors push for Sam's reinstatement amid fears of a valuation drop.“Investors started exerting pressure on OpenAI to reinstate Sam.”40:58Nov 24, 2023
- New CEO AppointmentA new interim CEO is appointed as the board struggles to stabilize.“They hired a new interim CEO.”43:44Nov 24, 2023
- Microsoft's Bold MoveMicrosoft leads a new AI division, potentially acquiring OpenAI employees without an official acquisition.“Microsoft just effectively got them for free which is insane.”46:30Nov 24, 2023
- OpenAI Employee RevoltOver 90% of OpenAI employees threaten to resign if Sam is not reinstated.“505 of OpenAI employees saying that they will resign if Sam and Greg are not reinstated.”47:57Nov 24, 2023
