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This week on the show, the hosts cover the growing "data center resistance," where local opposition is blocking $100B in projects over resource concerns. The discussion then highlights creative breakthroughs, like ElevenLabs' use of audio tags for emotional AI voices. Shifting to the "chip wars," the hosts note that Google is challenging Nvidia's dominance with its new, highly efficient "Ironwood" TPU. They also cover the future of AI, with experts warning that progress now depends on "world models"—a strategic clash reportedly causing Yann LeCun to quit Meta. The conversation also turns to national strategy, with calls for Canada to build sovereign AI infrastructure. Geopolitically, US restrictions are forcing China to race for its own chips, just as the US energy grid strains under AI's massive power demand. In contrast, the hosts discuss Weibo's tiny, hyper-efficient model. Finally, the show concludes with OpenAI's release of the smarter, more conversational GPT-5.1.
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