It Gets Tiring Talking to My Apps (AVALON Podcast)

In the 20th episode of the AVALON podcast, Neil discussed the following topics/subjects:

What's on the Agenda (the bulk of the discussion modeled after Apple’s Monday morning meetings)

• The popularity found with today's app paradigm.

• OpenAI's "Apps in ChatGPT" demo and introduction.

• OpenAI's goal for "Apps in ChatGPT."

• The problems found with OpenAI's strategy.

• Evolution in app engagement, including Apple's plans.

• Jony Ive's connection with "Apps in ChatGPT."

Lighting Round (two topics two minutes each)

• Tim Cook back in China.

• Apple rebranding Apple TV+ to Apple TV.

Give Me a Break (something ridiculous that jumped out at me)

• Roundhill investments launching an ETF comprised of meme stocks.

Tell Me More (something intriguing that has my attention)

• A possible antidote to pessimism found with today’s short-form video craze and AI slop.

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OpenAI’s DevDay Keynote, Where My Skepticism Is Found, Jony Ive’s Fireside Chat at DevDay

Today's Above Avalon Daily update includes the following stories:

• OpenAI’s DevDay Keynote

• Where My Skepticism Is Found

• Jony Ive’s Fireside Chat at DevDay

Hello everyone. Today’s update will be dedicated to OpenAI which held its third annual developer conference yesterday in San Francisco.

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