Mon. 12/16 – The Coming Battle Of Elon v. Sam

Dec 16, 2024 16m

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I break down the coming battle of the titans that is going to likely play out in 2025 between Sam Altman and Elon Musk. Mark Gurman says Apple is finally going foldable. Oh, and that Magic Mouse is finally that sin against God charger design. Every country wants a Starlink. And the big legal battle happening this week. Links: Meta Urges California Attorney General to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit (WSJ) OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk's lawsuit in court filing (Axios) Sam Altman reckons with a growing threat to OpenAI: Elon Musk (Financial Times) Apple’s New Vision for Computing Is a Giant Foldable iPad (Bloomberg) Europe signs €10.6bn Iris² satellite deal in bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink (Financial Times) Chip groups Arm and Qualcomm square off in high-stakes US trial (Financial Times)

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The Battle of the Titans: Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

Brian McCullough dives into the brewing confrontation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman regarding OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model. Musk's lawsuit aims to keep OpenAI non-profit amidst concerns from Meta about the implications of such a shift. OpenAI responds by highlighting Musk's previous interests in a for-profit structure and urging competition in the market rather than the courtroom. This battle is not just personal but could reshape the dynamics of the AI landscape, especially with regulatory implications looming.

Apple's Foldable Future and the Magic Mouse Evolution

The podcast reveals insights from Mark Gurman regarding Apple's plans to launch a foldable iPad, hinted to be ready by 2028. The new design aims to eliminate the crease found in existing foldable devices, catering to users’ demand for larger screens. Furthermore, there are developments on a new Magic Mouse that aims to fix long-standing design flaws, including the much-maligned bottom charging port which made the mouse unusable while charging.

Geopolitical Moves in Satellite Internet

With every nation feeling the need for its own satellite internet, Brian discusses the EU's massive investment in the Iris 2 project, designed to rival Musk's Starlink. The €10.6 billion project aims to increase Europe's technological autonomy and is partly driven by the recognition of the importance of secure and independent communication systems, particularly after observing global conflicts like the one in Ukraine.

High-Stakes Chip Licensing Showdown

The podcast touches on the upcoming trial between ARM and Qualcomm over a $1.4 billion startup acquisition and the licensing disputes that ensued. ARM accuses Qualcomm of improperly using its intellectual property related to the Nuvia acquisition, marking a significant moment in the landscape of chip design and licensing that could affect both companies' futures in technology.