IM 868: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea - Can You Really Own Your AI?

IM 868: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea - Can You Really Own Your AI?

Author: TWiT April 30, 2026 Duration: 2:37:09

Are you ready for a world where true personal computing is under threat? This week's candid conversation with Framework CEO Nirav Patel tackles why owning your own AI hardware matters more than ever—and what's at risk if we don't.

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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Nirav Patel

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