This Week's Tech: AI News, Tech News, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini

This Week's Tech: AI News, Tech News, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini

Author: This Week's Tech Language: English Episodes: 100
Keeping up with the relentless pace of technology can feel like a full-time job. That’s where This Week's Tech: AI News, Tech News, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini comes in. Think of it as your weekly briefing, delivered in a conversational format that cuts through the noise. Hosted by the team at This Week's Tech, this podcast focuses squarely on the developments that matter right now, with a particular lens on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. You’ll hear clear breakdowns of what’s happening with platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, but the discussion doesn't stop there. Each episode connects these AI advancements to the broader tech landscape, including startup culture, new gadgets, cybersecurity threats, and shifts in the digital economy. The goal isn't just to report news, but to provide context on how these pieces fit together, exploring how technological shifts are actively transforming entire industries and everyday life. Tuning in offers a way to understand not just what changed this week, but why it might matter for the week ahead. For anyone looking to make sense of our digital present and future, this news-focused podcast provides a grounded and informative perspective.
Episodes
Anthropic's Opus 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex: New AI Models Compete [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:28
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's new Opus 4.6 and its 'agent teams' feature, alongside OpenAI's competing GPT 5.3 Codex, highlighting the intense rivalry in the AI development space. We also discuss OpenAI's new e…
Lotus Health AI Doctor Raising $35M [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:53
In this episode, we explore Lotus Health AI's innovative approach to healthcare, where an AI doctor provides free consultations and aims to redefine primary care. We also discuss the challenges, potential, and regulatory…
SpaceX Acquires XAI for $1.25 Trillion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:53
In this episode, we explore the monumental acquisition of XAI by SpaceX, creating an unprecedented $1.25 trillion integrated technology company. We discuss the ambitious vision of building AI data centers in space and th…
The History of AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:18
In this episode, we journey back in time to explore the fascinating history of artificial intelligence, tracing its origins from early philosophical questions about machine thought to the rise of modern deep learning. We…
Anthropic's New Plugins and $3 Billion Lawsuit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:55
In this episode, we talk about Anthropic's new Co-Work plugins for enterprise users, designed to automate specialized tasks and streamline workflows. We also discuss the major $3 billion lawsuit filed against Anthropic b…
Meta's AI Surge: Smart Glasses & Billions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:23
In this episode, we explore Mark Zuckerberg's ambitious AI plans for Meta, including significant investments and the expected launch of new AI models and products. We also discuss Meta's strong push into AI-powered smart…
Waabi Raises $1B from Uber and VCs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:41
In this episode, we discuss Waabi, an autonomous trucking company that secured $1 billion in funding, including $250 million from Uber. We also explore their unique AI-first approach to autonomous driving.LinksGet the to…
Anthropic's Cloud App Integrations and Hiring Challenges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's new interactive Cloud apps and integrations with popular workplace tools like Slack, Canva, and Figma. We also discuss how Anthropic is facing unique challenges in hiring engineers…
HumansAnd Raises $480M Seed Round to Build AI for Human Collaboration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
In this episode, we discuss HumansAnd, a new startup founded by AI veterans, and their ambitious goal to build an AI model focused on human collaboration. We also explore their unique approach to AI development.LinksGet…
NVIDIA Invests $2B in CoreWeave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
In this episode, we discuss NVIDIA's massive $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, a deal aimed at rapidly expanding CoreWeave's AI compute capacity to five gigawatts by 2030. We also explore CoreWeave's strategic pivot fr…