Episode 109 - OpenAI's valuation, chip smuggling, Microsoft's blunder and the AI arms race
Microsoft is making OpenAI's new open model available on Windows, though its separate AI web initiative has encountered a security flaw. Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly planning a share sale at a potential $500 billion valuation.
Google is defending its AI-powered search overviews, stating they are not negatively affecting web traffic.
There is significant activity in the Israeli tech sector: fintech company RiseUp is expanding into mortgage consulting, while fellow fintech firm Capitolis raised $56 million. Additionally, AI search agent company Tavily secured $20 million, and an all-Israeli…
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