Microsoft’s Homegrown AI Models, Trump’s AI Executive Order, OpenAI to Merge Codex & ChatGPT

TITV Host Akash Pasricha talks with Aaron Holmes about Microsoft’s new Scout agent, Dev Box hardware, and seven custom AI models designed to undercut OpenAI. KeyBanc’s John Vinh joins to discuss Marvell’s soaring valuation, Intel’s low-power Crescent Island AI GPU, and Microsoft’s 2029 quantum chip timeline. Next, Leo Schwartz unpacks President Trump’s new AI executive order and its 30-day model-sharing compromise. Finally, Stephanie Palazzolo previews OpenAI's upcoming Codex and ChatGPT merger, and Jyoti Mann covers Meta's employee tracking scaleback following a 1,500-signature staff petition.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/inside-openais-decision-combine-codex-chatgpthttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-rolls-back-parts-employee-tracking-tool-staff-backlashhttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-unveils-new-homegrown-ai-openclaw-inspired-agents-businessesSubscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Microsoft Build: 7 New Models & Dev Box Hardware10:48 - Nvidia's Trillion-Dollar Call & Intel's Crescent Island24:46 - Trump Signs Compromise AI Executive Order31:04 - OpenAI Merges Codex & ChatGPT Into Super App40:41 - Meta Staff Backlash Limits Employee Tracking