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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's big gamble: Full Self-Driving in the wildFull Self-Driving, or FSD, is one of the most controversial parts of Elon Musk's Tesla strategy, with regulators calling the branding misleading and dangerous. But love it or hate it, Tesla has unleashed FSD, with a free trial for millions of U.S. drivers. That means more data -- an essential component to any company trying to develop autonomous driving. Tesla's approach to gathering all that data could prove all of Musk's naysayers wrong, or leave it continuing to play catch up with more advanced self-driving tech. This week on TechCheck, Tesla's big FSD gamble.

Persons: Elon Musk's Tesla, Tesla, Musk's Locations: Elon, U.S

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe reinvention of Mark ZuckerbergOver the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has transformed Meta - and himself. He has gone from a brash young CEO to trained MMA fighter, and a trendsetter with his fur jackets and chains. But Meta's latest earnings report has shown it's continuing to bleed cash, and Zuckerberg is now facing a moment of truth. Can he deliver on generative AI, the most important platform shift in decades? This week on TechCheck, the reinvention of Zuck and the arrival of his "show me" moment.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, he's, Meta outperforming, Zuckerberg Organizations: Meta, Nvidia

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy 'open' AI might be more marketing than realityAmong developers, Meta's latest open-source large language model, the Llama 2, is the hottest thing around. Wall Street also seems to be waking up to the proposition, with the stock far outperforming AI rivals like Google and Microsoft. But calling Meta's AI system "open source" is only part of the story. And the same might also apply to buzzy startups like Mistral and open source's loudest advocates like Elon Musk. This week on Tech Check, we break down the promise of open source AI vs the myth.

Persons: Elon Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Tech

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoogle vs. Google: The internal struggle holding back its AIInstead of a comeback, Google's Gemini AI chatbot and image generator have gone viral for all the wrong reasons – producing inaccurate and offensive responses. The missteps have put Google back on the defensive in the AI race. But the bigger question around Gemini's roll out is whether it underscores a painful but new corporate reality for Alphabet and CEO Sundar Pichai. Is Google's culture sabotaging its AI efforts? We discuss both sides after a week where other mega-caps are making strides in AI: Apple's Tim Cook talks AI strategy; Meta reportedly planning to launch Llama 3; Microsoft announces an investment in Mistral; and Nvidia's market cap touches $2 trillion.

Persons: Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook Organizations: Google, Microsoft Locations: Mistral

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNvidia, Sam Altman and the trillion-dollar AI dreamArtificial intelligence only entered the mainstream a year ago. But already, two titans of the industry are prophesying trillions of dollars in opportunity. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang is predicting an additional $1 trillion in data center spend in the next few years, while OpenAI's Sam Altman's chip dream is closer to $7 trillion. This week on Tech Check, we take a deep dive into their trillion-dollar AI visions.

Persons: Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, OpenAI's Sam Altman's Organizations: Nvidia, Tech

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSports streaming is here. Will TV break? But now, you've got Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, Lionel Messi on Apple TV, WWE Smackdown on Netflix, and Google's YouTube TV as the fourth biggest TV provider in the country. Even traditional TV is giving in, with a new mega-sports app from Fox, Disney's ESPN, and Warner Brothers Discovery. This week on TechCheck, we update our "Great Rebundling" deep-dive and ask, does live sports break the dam?

Persons: you've, Lionel Messi Organizations: Sports, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, WWE, Netflix, YouTube, Fox, ESPN, Warner Brothers Discovery

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs this the end of Google Search? How the giant could lose its leadA perfect storm is coming for Google Search. Younger platforms like TikTok and Reddit are becoming younger consumers' go-tos. All while Microsoft and Satya Nadella try to steal share and make the "800-pound gorilla" dance. This week on TechCheck, how to lose a lead -- is this the end of Google Search as we know it?

Persons: Satya Nadella Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Apple

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe headset wars: Why it's Apple's to loseTwo tech titans are now duking it out in the headset wars. Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quests offer different price points, different specs, and most importantly, different visions of the future of virtual reality. And both have big hurdles to clear. This week on TechCheck, why the headset battle is Apple's to lose.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Bitcoin lost by winningBitcoin has officially arrived on Wall Street. The SEC's approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs now gives the cryptocurrency legitimacy, accessibility, mainstream reach and acceptance. But Bitcoin was supposed to be so much more – a revolution, bypassing the traditional financial system with a democratic, decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system for unbanked populations. But Wall Street did what Wall Street does best. This week on TechCheck, how Bitcoin lost by winning.

Persons: Bitcoin

Airbnb has made its first acquisition as a public company, in a deal valued at just under $200 million, sources familiar with the deal told CNBC. The startup is called Gameplanner.AI, which has been in "stealth mode" since its founding in 2020. Startups in stealth mode operate out of the public eye for various reasons, such as to protect intellectual property or avoid distractions. Airbnb's news follows reports that Google is in talks to invest hundreds of millions into another AI startup, Character.AI, which in March raised a $150 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup lets people create virtual characters or chat with AI versions of celebrities like Elon Musk or Albert Einstein.

Persons: Airbnb, Gameplanner.AI, Adam Cheyer, Siri, Steve Jobs, Cheyer, Viv, Brian Chesky, Chesky's, Andreessen Horowitz, Elon Musk, Albert Einstein Organizations: CNBC, Apple, Viv Labs, Google

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