Key Takeaways:

Apple's partnership with OpenAI criticized for not involving monetary compensation.

The New York Times faces backlash for replacing human artists with AI.

Perplexity AI in hot water over alleged content theft and fabricating quotes.


In today’s episode, we discuss the controversial partnership between Apple and OpenAI, where Apple is compensating OpenAI not with money but with exposure. This partnership enables the deployment of ChatGPT across Apple's vast user base while raising concerns over the fairness of the deal given Apple's substantial financial resources.

Next, we cover the backlash faced by The New York Times after a memo revealed that human artists are being replaced by AI. The union representing the artists argues that this move undermines the quality of work and prioritizes cost savings over talent, despite the AI technology not being fully capable of replicating human artistry.

Lastly, we explore the controversies surrounding Perplexity AI, which has been accused of content theft and misinformation. Instances of summarizing news stories without permission and fabricating quotes have led to criticism, even as the startup continues to secure significant investment and boost its valuation.

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