Episode Details

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman's role in AI development and analyze Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify's pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft's Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.

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Chapters:

00:03 Introduction and OpenAI's Deal with Apple 02:33 Comparing Sam Altman to Tech Giants 03:28 Microsoft's Adoption of OpenAI's Tools 08:27 Evaluating Sam Altman's Leadership and OpenAI's Ownership 12:16 Security Vulnerability in Windows Recall Feature 18:05 Spotify's Car Thing Refunds and Price Increases 20:59 Increasing Prices of Spotify and Apple Music Comparison 24:01 Nostalgia for Physical Media: CDs and Ripping

Links:

Sam Altman tightens grip over OpenAI as he strikes deal with Apple https://nypost.com/2024/05/30/business/openais-sam-altman-tightens-grip-as-he-strikes-apple-deal/

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI https://www.reuters.com/technology/microsoft-says-it-does-not-own-any-portion-openai-2023-12-08/

This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs https://www.engadget.com/this-tool-unlocks-windows-ai-powered-recall-feature-for-unsupported-pcs-110046086.html

Spotify says it will refund Car Thing purchases https://www.engadget.com/spotify-now-says-it-will-refund-car-thing-purchases-193001487.html

Spotify is increasing prices again — here's how much more you need to pay https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/music-streaming/spotify-is-increasing-prices-again-heres-how-much-more-you-need-to-pay

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcast