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Show Notes
Sam Altman defends GPT-5 launch, predicts massive new spending
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Expects to Spend ‘Trillions’ on Infrastructure – Bloomberg
Google Phone app starts rolling out customizable ‘calling cards’
Leaked Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs echo a world-first for foldables
Foxconn’s AI server revenue tops its Apple earnings for first time – Nikkei Asia
Trump Administration Said to Discuss US Taking Stake in Intel – Bloomberg
Booking.com phishing campaign uses sneaky ‘ん’ character to trick you
The Supreme Court lets Mississippi’s social media age-verification law go into effect
Roblox Sued by State of Louisiana, Alleging Sexual Exploitation of Kids
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card | The V
The White House administration is considering acquiring a stake in Intel, The SCOTUS allowed Mississippi’s social media age verification law to take effect, and xAI was slated to partner with the federal government until Grok disseminated antisemitic conspiracy theories in July.
Apple is hoping to regain relevancy in the AI space with a table-top robotic arm with a tablet for a face. A study reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities in popular generative AI web browser assistants. Google has a new AI-powered feature in Google Flights called Flight Deals.. to help flexible travelers find cheaper fares. And Insta360 unveiled Antigravity, its first drone under a new brand, launching January 2026.