OpenAI's Codex Micro Sells Out, xAI Open-Sources Grok, EU Cracks Down on Google

In this episode, we cover OpenAI's surprise hardware debut with the Codex Micro keypad selling out in under 24 hours, xAI open-sourcing Grok Build after a serious privacy backlash involving gigabytes of code being silently uploaded to company servers, and the European Commission ordering Google to open Android AI hooks and Search data to rivals like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Mistral under the Digital Markets Act. We also dig into Cadence's launch of AuraStack, an agentic AI super agent for chip and PCB design running on NVIDIA Blackwell, with early users including NVIDIA, TSMC, and Schneider Electric. Together, these stories show agentic AI pushing into hardware, enterprise trust becoming a baseline requirement, and regulators reshaping the AI competitive landscape in Europe.https://www.aiconvocast.comHelp support the podcast by using our affiliate links:Eleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/ibl30sgkibkvDisclaimer:This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI, xAI, Google, the European Commission, Cadence, NVIDIA, TSMC, Schneider Electric, Anthropic, Perplexity, Mistral, or any other entities mentioned unless explicitly stated. The content provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice. Affiliate links may earn the podcast a commission at no additional cost to you.