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Apple kills Pay Later feature; TikTok ads will now include AI avatars of creators and stock actors; YouTube is experimenting with Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tempus soars 15% on the first day of trading; Meta pauses plans to train AI using European users’ data; Former NSA head joins OpenAI board and safety committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Waymo issues second recall after robotaxi hit telephone pole; YouTube creators can now test multiple video thumbnails; Ford’s secretive, low-cost EV team is growing with talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok introduces image search in TikTok Shop to rival Google, BeReal acquired by Voodoo for user growth, Biden administration approves $24M for Rocket Lab's solar cell production. Startups Kelvin and Flow Computing innovating in home energy assessments and CPU performance boosts for AI applications.

Apple unveils ChatGPT integration into Siri at WWDC 2024. VisionOS 2 debuts at the event. Apple's AI feature focuses on safety and personalized experiences. Startup news highlights companies like Steak, Meowtel, and Anterior.

This podcast explores Apple's AI Initiative and a possible collaboration with OpenAI, Carta's financial situation, and Rivian's strategic move to launch a more affordable SUV. Rivian's decision to redesign vehicles and consolidate production in Illinois shows a clear path for its future in the EV market.

Google is using AI to protect coral reefs, Meta adds AI features to WhatsApp Business, TikTok tests streaks like Snapchat, startups like Fizz and Prolific Machines are making progress.

Discussions on Apple's AI plans at WWDC 2024, Cameo's fundraising mishap, and Google's AI program for public infrastructure. Also, topics cover ClickUp's Knowledge Management, ODA's operational changes, and e-bike regulations in New York City.

TikTok faces a security exploit; Discord teams up with TuneIn for live radio; ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity all experience outages impacting AI sphere; Startups Sword Health and Forge secure substantial funding rounds.