Episode 23: Apple's AI Search, AI Regulation, and Software Development

Apple may launch an AI search engine, challenging Google and OpenAI. Tech execs are pushing for reduced AI regulations to compete with China, framing AI as a national security imperative. Microsoft banned its employees from using DeepSeek R1. AI is automating software development, with startups driving AI-assisted coding in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Figma launched new tools to challenge Adobe and Canva. OpenAI hired Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as CEO of Applications. Trump called Fed chair Powell a “fool”. AI's influence grows, shaping business, society, and policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.