{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI: The Podcast","title":"NYT Sues Open AI, Microsoft Copilot, & Duolingo Layoffs – For the Week of January 8, 2024","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9ce37f89\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3259,"description":"Introducing AI: The Podcast, where David Maples and Virginia Huling cover and break down the latest AI news and stories that are shaking the foundations of business with help from an AI-generated avatar named Kai. For the week of January 8, 2024, the three discuss the New York Times suing OpenAI, the stealthy rollout of Microsoft Copilot, Duolingo laying off 10% of their contract workers in favor of generative AI content, and more!Tune in every week for more breakdowns and colorful commentary on the latest in AI business news.Story #1 [03:11] Microsoft and Privacy – Stealthy Copilot Rollout + Mozilla Privacy Throwdown.Relevant Links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microsoft-openai-hit-with-new-lawsuit-by-authors-over-ai-training/ar-AA1mE2izhttps://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-app-is-a-stealthy-ai-launch-that-you-should-pay-attention-to/ Story #2 [11:50] NYT Sues Open AI + They RespondRelevant Links:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/business/media/new-york-times-open-ai-microsoft-lawsuit.html https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/08/openai-claims-ny-times-copyright-lawsuit-is-without-merit/Story #3 [19:55] Bezos Invests in Perplexity – Amazon to Grab Google’s Market ShareRelevant Links:https://www.reuters.com/technology/perplexity-ai-valued-520-mln-funding-bezos-nvidia-2024-01-04/Story #4 [29:00] Open AI Rolls Out ChatGPTsRelevant Links:https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/openais-custom-chatgpt-store-to-open-soon-making-ai-more-approachable/Story #5 [40:37] Duolingo Lays Off 10% of Contract WorkersRelevant Links:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-08/duolingo-cuts-10-of-contractors-in-move-to-greater-use-of-aiCheck out the More or Less podcast from The Morins and The Lessins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-or-less/id1692234179All music is provided by Soundstripe.This podcast is brought to you by Catapult Creative Media and EasyPrompter AI.Catapult Creative Media: https://catapultcreativemedia.com/ EasyPrompter AI:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f-YW03V3-93xcZ3Q1rFXSf1UdrO-qKDvopXYZRhaSqE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84YzMx/MGQ2ZGU1NmNmMTg2/MDgzYjIyOWIwYTky/ODkwOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}