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Episode #243: The Big Tobacco Moment for Big Tech & “Make America AI Ready”

April 30 · 56 min · Episode 243 · 41.4 MB
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Is the "Wild West" of social media finally facing its day of reckoning? This week, Sina and Joel examine the landmark verdicts handed down to tech giants, asking if we’ve reached a "Big Tobacco" moment for digital addiction and harm.

But the tech evolution doesn't stop at our screens; they look at the surreal frontier of AI data centers orbiting in space and the Vatican’s stance as the Pope implores priests to stop using ChatGPT for their Sunday sermons. Amidst this rapid digital expansion, Joel poses a timeless challenge: In a world of total "freedom" to create and consume, have we forgotten the weight of responsibility that must go with it?

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