Open Output: Recent Episodes
Adam Sims
Short one today! In today's episode, we explore US tech potentially helping Russia in Ukraine, the challenges companies face as employees consider quitting over a return to the office, discuss Bungie's acknowledgment of issues in Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion, and delve into Microsoft's crackdown on Xbox emulators and more.
Sources:
- https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-return-to-office-quit-job-micromanager-boss-salary-2023-4?r=US&IR=T
- https://www.eurogamer.net/bungie-says-it-missed-the-mark-with-some-aspects-of-destiny-2s-lightfall-expansion
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/7/23674707/microsoft-xbox-emulators-ban-nintendo
- https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/ukraine-crisis-russia-detentions/
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/07/msi_cyberattack_bios/
- https://www.techdirt.com/2023/04/07/everything-stadia-is-now-officially-dead-project-head-exits-google/
In this episode, we dive into the latest tech and gaming news, covering the announcement of EA Sports FC, Google's upcoming AI chatbot, Sony's concerns over the future of Call of Duty on PlayStation, WebGPU, Businesses hiding data breaches and more. Join us as we explore these stories and discuss the implications for the tech and gaming industries.
Sources:
- EA Sports FC: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/fifa-replacement-ea-sports-fc-officially-unveiled
- Google AI Chatbot: https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-search-ai-chatbot-on-the-way
- WebGPU in Chrome: https://9to5google.com/2023/04/07/webgpu-chrome/
- Sony's Call of Duty Concerns: https://games.slashdot.org/story/23/04/06/2128226/sony-worries-microsoft-will-only-give-it-a-degraded-call-of-duty?utm_source=feedly1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
- Mario Moving Away from Mobile Games: https://games.slashdot.org/story/23/04/06/2213239/mario-is-moving-away-from-mobile-games?utm_source=feedly1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
- Data Breaches: https://venturebeat.com/security/a-third-of-organizations-admit-to-covering-up-data-breaches/
Dive into today's top tech stories, as we discuss Call of Duty's efforts to ban cheat hardware, Apple's challenge to balance user privacy and security in Germany, Google Drive's hidden file cap debacle, and Monster Energy's latest legal threat over the use of the word "monsters." Stay informed with our in-depth analysis and conversations on these trending topics in technology.
Sources:
- https://mashable.com/article/openai-chatgpt-safety-pledge-ftc-complaint
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/05/apple-germany-special-abuse-controls/
- https://www.pcworld.com/article/1677792/google-drive-hidden-file-cap-5-million-documents-removed.html
- https://www.techradar.com/news/fbi-shuts-down-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-cyber-fraud-platforms
- https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/monster-energy-threatens-another-game-with-legal-action-over-the-word-monsters
- https://www.engadget.com/call-of-duty-can-detect-and-ban-xim-style-cheat-hardware-100314416.html?src=rss
In todays episode, we cover the latest in AI-driven social engineering attacks, PlayStation VR2 sales struggles, Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy, and the software aimed at detecting AI-generated cheating in education. Is it working as intended?
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/business/media/tiktok-fine-uk-kids-privacy.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/virgin-orbit-bankruptcy-richard-branson-rocket-firm-files-2023-4?r=US&IR=T
https://it.slashdot.org/story/23/04/03/2053211/novel-social-engineering-attacks-soar-135-amid-uptake-of-generative-ai?utm_source=feedly1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/sony-only-sold-270k-psvr2-headsets-price-cut-rumored
https://futurism.com/software-schools-detect-cheating-flagging-real-essays-ai-generated
In this episode, we discuss the latest news in the tech industry, including Activision Blizzard's new lawsuit for unfair wages and discrimination, the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's tweets promoting Dogecoin, and Google Flights' new price guarantee program. We also share our experiences using various language models, including ChatGPT, Google Bard, Bing AI, and You.com, and explore their strengths and weaknesses.
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https://mashable.com/article/twitter-logo-doge-elon-musk-reactions
https://gizmodo.com/activision-blizzard-call-duty-overwatch-salary-lawsuit-1850295657
https://www.businessinsider.com/google-flights-price-guarantee-program-money-back-refund-fares-increase-2023-4?r=US&IR=T
Tune in to our latest episode for a roundup of the latest tech news! We discuss Twitter's new label for verified accounts, which makes it difficult to differentiate between legacy and paid verifications, and the controversy surrounding AI image generator Midjourney's decision to exempt China's president from its capabilities. We also cover Parisians voting to ban e-scooters in the French capital and AI startup Fourthline securing $54 million to improve ID checks and compliance tools for the finance sector. Plus, we share our thoughts on the benefits, risks, and ethical implications of brain-machine interface technology. Have a question or comment? Send us an email at mailbag@openoutput.co
Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/03/twitters-new-label-makes-it-hard-to-differentiate-between-legacy-and-paid-verified-accounts/?guccounter=1
https://www.techdirt.com/2023/03/31/midjourney-ceo-says-political-satire-in-china-is-pretty-not-okay-but-apparently-silencing-satire-about-xi-jinping-is-pretty-okay/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/parisians-vote-ban-e-scooters-french-capital-2023-04-02/
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/03/ai-startup-fourthline-locks-down-54m-to-bring-better-id-checks-and-compliance-tools-to-the-finance-sector/?guccounter=1
Welcome to Open Output, where we cover the latest tech news and updates from around the world. In this episode, we delve into some of the biggest stories from the tech industry, starting with Bing AI's latest script on Google Bard.
We then move on to discuss Microsoft's recent decision to (finally) abandon Internet Explorer, and the impact it will have on the tech world. We also touch on the recent news of Susan Wojcicki's resignation as CEO of YouTube, and what this means for the future of the platform.
Additionally, we cover Tesla's latest recalls, and the company's efforts to ensure the safety of its vehicles. Finally, we examine the recent troubles at Activision Blizzard, and the steps the company is taking to address the situation.
Join us as we explore these topics and more, providing insights and analysis on the latest developments in the tech world.
Sources:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/microsoft-will-forcibly-remove-internet-explorer-from-most-windows-10-pcs-today/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-to-attend-hearing-with-eu-regulator-on-february-21
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-tweets-all-over-twitter-for-you-feed-1850111807
https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/02/16/1510236/supreme-court-could-be-about-to-decide-the-legal-fate-of-ai-search?utm_source=rss1.0moreanon&utm_medium=feed
https://9to5google.com/2023/02/16/google-bard-answers-employee-corrections/
https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-proud-of-mike-ybarras-leadership-following-awful-company-wide-meeting
https://www.businessinsider.com/susan-wojcicki-youtube-ceo-bio-career-life-2018-12?r=US&IR=T
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In this podcast announcement, the Adam shares exciting news about a change in the schedule for the Open Output podcast. Thanks to the listeners who have tuned in from various places since the launch of the podcast a few weeks ago. Open Output will now be released once a week instead of daily, starting this Friday.
The decision to switch to a weekly schedule was made to ensure that the episodes are of the highest quality and to allow time for other creative audio projects.
The upcoming episode promises to be packed with exciting content, including a discussion about the new Bing. Listeners are encouraged to tune in on Friday for the new episode and the release of the new Spotify trailer.
Join host Adam Sims as he delves into the latest technology news and insights in the world of AI, gaming, and the internet. From the latest Reddit hack to Opera Browser testing GPT, Google workers slamming CEO over AI debut, Microsoft's upcoming Outlook and Word powered by OpenAI, and more.
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From Elon Musk's recent demands for more attention on Twitter to Amazon's approval to launch internet satellites into space, Adam will keep you informed on the most important and relevant stories. With discussions on the departure of the Paypal CEO, Yahoo's struggles in the advertising division, and a unique perspective on AI's role in the future, Open Output is your source for insightful and thought-provoking analysis on the tech industry.
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The AI girlfriend story I couldn’t make it the whole way through: https://futurism.com/the-byte/replika-ai-girlfriend-apocalypse
In this episode, we cover the huge stock loss suffered by Google due to a mistake by the Google Bard AI. Find out how Bing's AI is tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, and hear ChatGPT's founder's strong words against Google's monopoly in the search industry. We also delve into the controversy surrounding CNET's softened coverage to please advertisers, give you the scoop on the new Android 14 developer preview, and report on the simultaneous social media outage. And for gaming fans, we've got the scoop on Nintendo's stealth drop of the new Metroid game and more Nintendo Direct coverage.
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Join host Adam Sims as he delves into the latest developments in the search engine wars on this episode of the Open Output podcast. From Microsoft's rollout of the new Bing with OpenAI integration to Google's AI advancements, Adam will keep you informed on the most important and interesting stories in the tech world. With in-depth discussions on the potential of AI in search, Github's game-changing source code search engine, and the record-breaking viewership of the Last of Us TV series, Open Output is your ultimate resource for the latest in technology, gaming, and industry insights.
Join Adam as he explores the latest in technology, news, and gaming on the Open Output podcast. From Google's latest AI developments to Twitter's latest ventures, Adam will keep you up to date with the most interesting and relevant stories from the tech world. With discussions on new scientific breakthroughs, the future of gaming, and cost-cutting measures, Open Output is your one-stop-shop for all things tech and beyond. Tune in every Tuesday for engaging and informative discussions on the most important topics of the moment.
The National Security Agency is looking to hire more developers as tech giants announce huge layoffs. Scammers are already taking advantage of Chat GPT, a new AI-powered chatbot, to convince people to fall for their scams. In Apple news, the original iPhone is up for auction and it's expected to fetch an astonishing price. Even with Apple's reputation for pricey products, this one is sure to break records. Finally, gamers have good news on two fronts. Sons of the Forest has finally announced an early access date instead of yet another postponement, while mech shooter Phantom Brigade is coming to Steam later this month.
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Today, we hear about Microsoft's plans to enhance Bing with a faster version of ChatGPT, the official reveal of ChatGPT Plus. Stay updated with the latest in the tech world as we discuss the upcoming launch of new AMD processors. Plus, learn about Dwarf Fortress's incredible 46,000% increase in earnings and delve into the reasons behind Facebook's VR division's $13.72 billion loss in 2022.
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In this episode, we tackle the pressing issue of password security as a top password manager faces accusations. We also discuss the changes to Peacock's free tier and the exciting new project from Instagram co-founders. Plus, we explore the world of gaming with Final Fantasy Day and the potential halt of new content for Halo Infinite. Stay up to date with the tech world with Open Output.
In this episode, Head of OpenAI shares his insights on the potential dangers of AI and the need for responsible use. We also dive into the debate surrounding a nationwide ban on TikTok and the rumors of a foldable iPad. Plus, Gmail gets a fresh look and we feature a story of one dedicated Runescape player who grinded a minigame for 8 years. What a maniac.
Keep up with the latest with Open Output. Today we have coverage on Do Not Pay's plan to test an AI lawyer, Mercedes' Level 3 automated car showcase, and the leaked Apple Watch Ultra 2. We also dive into the future of the Halo franchise and Amazon's big plans for Tomb Raider with a new game, movie, and series. Stay ahead of the game and optimise your tech knowledge with this round-up of the latest in the tech and gaming industry.
Tune in as we discuss the latest developments in the industry, including Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, the Meta AI developer's thoughts on ChatGPT, and the end of the partnership between Blizzard and NetEase, leaving Chinese World of Warcraft players without Blizzard services. We also dive into the current legal battle between Google and the DOJ, as Google faces allegations of breaking antitrust laws with their advertising practices. Also, Microsoft's plans to stop selling Windows 10 on their website and urging customers to move to Windows 11.
Tech Layoffs and Losses: is this the end of an era? Open Output is a podcast that delivers the latest news and analysis today we look at mass layoffs in the technology industry, the death of Google Stadia, and Twitter cutting support for third-party apps. Hosted by Adam, this podcast provides an in-depth look at the impact of these changes on the tech industry and offers insights into the future of technology and its role in the job market and much more.