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Plus - OpenAI’s Nick Turley on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system; Sora’s downloads in its first week was nearly as big as ChatGPT’s launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plus - Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see; California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plus - Taylor Swift fans accuse singer of using AI in her Google scavenger hunt videos; Instagram introduces new ‘Ring’ award for top creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The company is also releasing a desktop app for ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Apple may be developing a revamped Health app with a built-in AI doctor, Apple is reportedly on track to launch the M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro later this year, and Google’s new experimental AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is now available to free users too. It’s Monday, March 31st and ... Show More

The ‘expert shopping assistant’ can answer questions about Amazon’s products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5M as the app reaches 5 million monthly users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plus: FCC ends investigation into EchoStar. And CoreWeave launches a venture arm to invest in AI startups. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Microsoft is increasing the pace of Windows 11's rollout; Instagram rolls out paid badges to all US creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Send us a textWhat a show — this week, our reactions to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 and ALL the WWDC announcements! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps ... Show More

Apple’s formidable lobbying machine helped keep the app stores out of a child safety bill. WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the iPhone maker is gearing up for a battle against app makers and legislators over who should play a role in keeping kids saf ... Show More

Music service Spotify has been waging war against Apple’s App Store “tax,” significantly weakening Apple’s grip on the mobile world. Bold Names co-host and WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us to discuss. Plus, YouTube is giving its creators access to AI tools, and potentially intr ... Show More