Is Apple Intelligence All Hype? w/ Taylor Lorenz

Geared Up

AI has been hyped up like the world’s next superstar athlete, but when it comes time to perform, has it actually stuck the landing? In this episode, we dive into the state of AI today, breaking down what’s working, what’s failing, and how companies like Apple, Google, and OpenAI are shaping the future.

We discuss Apple Intelligence, its delayed rollout, and whether Apple’s privacy-first approach is actually hurting its AI capabilities. Plus, what’s going on with AI-generated images, the evolution of Siri, and the battle between Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Apple’s attempts to keep up. And of course, we analyze whether companies are just slapping "AI" on everything from bird feeders to massage chairs to sell more products.

On top of that, we discuss T-Mobile’s partnership with Starlink and the conspiracy theories running rampant about Elon Musk tracking everything. Also, are we witnessing the slow demise of TikTok in the U.S.? Taylor Lorenz joins the discussion to break it all down.

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Chapters

1. Taylor Lorenz Joins the Show (00:00:00)

2. Apple iPhone + T-Mobile Starlink (00:01:33)

3. iPhone SE 4 Rumors (00:10:28)

4. Who is Buying the iPhone SE? (00:15:21)

5. Are People Tired of AI? (00:18:56)

6. The AI Backlash (00:23:13)

7. Why AI Needs to Do More (00:26:34)

8. Galaxy AI vs Apple Intelligence Clean Up (00:28:44)

9. Apple Intelligence is Falling Behind (00:33:04)

10. Is Apple's Privacy Stance Hurting Their AI Goa (00:42:42)

11. OpenAI vs DeepSeek (00:48:39)

12. Will TikTok Be Saved or Banned? (00:50:42)