Amazon’s AI Ambitions, AI Parenting Revolution, and Apple’s Messaging Shift

Explore Amazon's strategic investment in Anthropic with a twist, the rise of AI-powered parenting backed by Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple's surprising move to improve cross-platform messaging. Plus, discover Meta's innovative retail strategy with their Ray-Ban Meta glasses pop-up store. This episode delves into the latest tech maneuvers shaping the future of AI, communication, and consumer engagement.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/07/amazon-may-up-its-investment-in-anthropic-on-one-condition/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/07/ai-powered-parenting-is-here-and-a16z-is-ready-to-back-it/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/7/24290703/apple-green-bubble-message-reaction-rcs-android
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/7/24290479/meta-is-opening-a-pop-up-retail-store-for-the-ray-ban-meta-glasses

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) Amazon may up its investment in Anthropic — on one condition
(00:03:36) AI-powered parenting is here and a16z is ready to back it
(00:06:04) Apple is finally letting green bubbles send message reactions
(00:09:16) Meta is opening a pop-up retail store for the Ray-Ban Meta glasses