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Jun 2024
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WWDC: Siri That Doesn't Suck, Apple + Op...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

Do we dare to imagine: what if Siri was actually good?

In this week's episode, tech insiders Elli Hanson and Amir Shevat join Chris and Yaniv to discuss:

  • AI @ WWDC2024: Apple unveils 'Apple Intelligence,' Siri improvements, and updates to products like Apple Wallet and Vision OS.
  • Saving Private Data: How will Apple's reputation for privacy clash with their new integration with OpenAI?
  • Reach For A Clean 'X': Elon Musk's plan to allow explicit content on X (formerly Twitter) has broader implications for society, culture, and free speech.

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Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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