Episode 573: How many quadrillions in a Googol?

Episode 573: How many quadrillions in a Googol?

Author: Software Defined Talk LLC May 22, 2026 Duration: 1:02:24

This week, we discuss Google I/O, the OpenAI soap opera, and ChatGPT going full financial advisor. Plus, thoughts on improving the conference hallway track.

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  • Opt-in AI
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  • It’s a low plateau
  • There’s no vibe in X-Code
  • Matt’s trading with AI
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