Hotline Feature - Tech Turf Wars, Tariffs & AI Privacy: A CNET Update with Abrar Al-Heeti
Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to unpack the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into reports that OpenAI may launch its own social network to rival Meta and X, possibly reshaping search and content discovery. They also explore the potential impact of looming tariffs on smartphones and laptops—should you upgrade now?—and break down how Apple’s “synthetic data” claims to protect user privacy while training AI. Plus, a Harry Potter pitstop in Chicago! A fast-paced, insightful tech roundup.
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