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Published: June 21, 2024, 12:11 a.m.

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner,\xa0David Ginsburg,\xa0Marty Jencius,\xa0Jeff Gamet,\xa0Web Bixby, and\xa0Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman's role in AI development and analyze Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify's pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft's Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.\xa0

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Chapters:

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00:03 Introduction and OpenAI's Deal with Apple
02:33 Comparing Sam Altman to Tech Giants
03:28 Microsoft's Adoption of OpenAI's Tools
08:27 Evaluating Sam Altman's Leadership and OpenAI's Ownership
12:16 Security Vulnerability in Windows Recall Feature
18:05 Spotify's Car Thing Refunds and Price Increases
20:59 Increasing Prices of Spotify and Apple Music Comparison
24:01 Nostalgia for Physical Media: CDs and Ripping

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Links:

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Sam Altman tightens grip over OpenAI as he strikes deal with Apple\xa0
https://nypost.com/2024/05/30/business/openais-sam-altman-tightens-grip-as-he-strikes-apple-deal/

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Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI\xa0
https://www.reuters.com/technology/microsoft-says-it-does-not-own-any-portion-openai-2023-12-08/

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This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs\xa0
https://www.engadget.com/this-tool-unlocks-windows-ai-powered-recall-feature-for-unsupported-pcs-110046086.html

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Spotify says it will refund Car Thing purchases\xa0
https://www.engadget.com/spotify-now-says-it-will-refund-car-thing-purchases-193001487.html

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Spotify is increasing prices again \u2014 here's how much more you need to pay\xa0
https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/music-streaming/spotify-is-increasing-prices-again-heres-how-much-more-you-need-to-pay

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Guests:

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Web Bixby has been in the\xa0insurance business for 40 years and has been an\xa0Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

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Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\u2019s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter\xa0and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn.,\xa0@jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

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David Ginsburg\xa0is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

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Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession \u2018firsts,\u2019 including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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