What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley’s best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation.
• Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." • Claude on X: "Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50% of limits. Pro and Team Standard users will continue to have access to Fable via usage credits, and will receive a one-time $100 credit. Demand for Fable has been challenging to" • China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead • Alibaba’s Qwen Unveils Preview of Flagship AI Model • Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe • The White House is now deciding who gets access to frontier AI models, not the labs • Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP • Meta Is Flooding the Market With Smartglasses. Privacy Advocates Are Up in Arms. • Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says • Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch • MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions • White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says • New York school district is testing lifelike robot teachers
Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harper Reed and Alex Wilhelm This Week in Tech episode 1093 More Info: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/1093
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