Apple Integrates ChatGPT Plus, Coatue Bets Big on AI, and Meta’s Hardware Lead Joins OpenAI

In this episode, we discuss Apple's groundbreaking integration of ChatGPT Plus into iOS 18.2, enhancing user experience and raising questions about tech partnerships. Coatue Management is raising $1 billion to invest in AI, signaling a renewed focus on transformative technology. Plus, we explore the implications of Caitlin Kalinowski's move from Meta to OpenAI, where she will lead robotics and hardware initiatives. Finally, we delve into the controversy surrounding Perplexity's CEO offering to replace striking NYT staff with AI, highlighting the intersection of technology and labor rights.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/apple-users-can-soon-upgrade-to-chatgpt-plus-within-the-settings-app/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/coatue-is-raising-1b-for-ai-bets/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/metas-former-hardware-lead-for-orion-is-joining-openai/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/perplexity-ceo-offers-to-replace-striking-nyt-staff-with-ai/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Apple users can soon upgrade to ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app
(00:03:31) Coatue is raising $1B for AI bets
(00:06:18) Meta's former hardware lead for Orion is joining OpenAI
(00:09:10) Perplexity CEO offers to replace striking NYT staff with AI