Episode 397: Apple's $6.4B Lawsuit, GPT-5.6 Arrives, and the Iran Ceasefire Collapses

Apple files a massive lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets through 400+ former employees, while OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 with three model variants and aggressive pricing. The US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Trump proposes a 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping. A stunning New York Times investigation reveals Israel's failed operation to install Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader. Over 200 AI researchers and economists, including 16 Nobel laureates, warn of historic job displacement within a decade. Meta launches Muse Image but quickly pulls its Instagram manipulation feature after creator backlash. Apple's iOS 27 beta introduces conversational Siri with on-device AI. SpaceX prepares Starship's 13th test with real Starlink V3 satellites for laser communication testing. And Elon Musk and Sam Altman's rivalry reignites with public insults on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.