Episode 384: Heat Wave Politics, AI's Government Gatekeepers, and SpaceX's Nasdaq Surge

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 Sol with heavy government restrictions, establishing a new precedent for frontier model access. SpaceX raises $25B in bonds and gains fast-track Nasdaq inclusion, signaling major momentum. Tensions flare again in the Strait of Hormuz despite recent ceasefire, threatening one-fifth of global oil supply. Trump targets digital services taxes with 100% tariffs (limited to 150 days). Europe's far-right parties capitalize on record heat waves by championing air-conditioning while avoiding climate conversations—a masterclass in political opportunism. Plus: Meta develops prediction market app Arena, and SpaceX eyes its own terrestrial mobile network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.