
Google's search engine "panic," AI-generated hits, Coinbase considers leaving US market | E1723
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Rachel is back to help Jason break down the news! First, they cover Google reportedly "panicking" over Samsung potentially switching to Bing as its device-default search engine, how Google can beat OpenAI/Microsoft," and Project Magi" (1:43). Then, they discuss some recent AI-generated viral hits and what it means for the future of the music industry (21:48) before wrapping up on the possibility that Brian Armstrong may relocate Coinbase outside of the US (49:25).
(0:00) Jason and Rachel tee up today's topics
(1:43) Samsung's possible switch to Bing
(10:08) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(11:30) Google's effort to catch OpenAI
(13:24) Google's Project Magi
(20:20) Merge - Integrate up to 3 customers for free today at https://merge.dev/twist
(21:48) AI-generated hits: Heart on My Sleeve
(33:16) Mercury - Apply in minutes and get up to $5M in FDIC insurance at https://mercury.com
(34:45) Real Kanye or Fake Kanye
(40:41) AI Jason and a special guest
(49:25) Coinbase considers leaving the US market
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