EPISODE
Mike Isaac, Dean Leitersdorf, Joanna Stern
00:01:00 Mike Isaac, a technology reporter at The New York Times, discusses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, highlighting Musk's strategy of using memorable phrases like "you can't steal a charity" to appeal to jurors unfamiliar with nonprofit contract law. He notes that OpenAI's defense centered on the statute of limitations, a more technical argument that ultimately swayed the jury's decision. Isaac also mentions the unexpected nature of the verdict and the various protest groups outside the courtroom.
00:03:00 Dean Leitersdorf, CEO of The Cart, discusses the company's recent $3 million funding round and updates on their three product lines: Luci, a real-time video model for immersive experiences; Oasis, a real-time world model for physical AI applications; and DOS, their optimized inference engine now in its 2.0 version, offering significant performance improvements. He highlights the importance of efficient compute usage amid chip supply constraints and mentions the growing adoption of Luci in live streaming platforms, with streamers using it for extended periods.
00:04:00 Joanna Stern is a senior personal technology columnist at *The Wall Street Journal*, known for her smart, funny, and highly produced reviews of consumer tech and AI products. She is also the author of *I Am Not a Robot*, a book exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, identity, and everyday life.