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Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose: Hashtag Trending for March 19, 2025
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Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose, and Major Acquisitions
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses major updates in the tech world, including Google's decision to shut down Google Assistant and replace it with the advanced AI assistant Gemini, which has already begun its rollout. Jack Dorsey announces Goose, an open-source AI assistant gaining popularity among developers for its coding and productivity features. Google’s parent company Alphabet makes a significant move by acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion to enhance cloud security. Meta's AI model Lama surpasses 1 billion downloads, signaling its growing influence in AI applications. Additionally, Chinese EV manufacturer BYD unveils a rapid charging system, potentially outpacing Tesla in charging efficiency. The episode wraps up with a note of gratitude to supporters of the Tech podcast.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:27 Google Assistant's Transition to Gemini 01:38 Jack Dorsey's Open Source AI Assistant Goose 03:56 Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz 05:01 Meta's Llama Reaches 1 Billion Downloads 06:56 BYD's Groundbreaking Charging System 08:04 Conclusion and Thank You
842 episodes
Manage episode 472144899 series 1521067
Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose, and Major Acquisitions
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses major updates in the tech world, including Google's decision to shut down Google Assistant and replace it with the advanced AI assistant Gemini, which has already begun its rollout. Jack Dorsey announces Goose, an open-source AI assistant gaining popularity among developers for its coding and productivity features. Google’s parent company Alphabet makes a significant move by acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion to enhance cloud security. Meta's AI model Lama surpasses 1 billion downloads, signaling its growing influence in AI applications. Additionally, Chinese EV manufacturer BYD unveils a rapid charging system, potentially outpacing Tesla in charging efficiency. The episode wraps up with a note of gratitude to supporters of the Tech podcast.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:27 Google Assistant's Transition to Gemini 01:38 Jack Dorsey's Open Source AI Assistant Goose 03:56 Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz 05:01 Meta's Llama Reaches 1 Billion Downloads 06:56 BYD's Groundbreaking Charging System 08:04 Conclusion and Thank You
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