OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble.

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Sam Altman’s controversial announcement, unpack Johnny Ive’s vision for the next generation of OpenAI hardware, and debate whether Google’s slow-moving Gemini rollout signals resilience or decline. They also dive into the billion-dollar race for health data, exploring how Oura’s massive new raise fits into the wider AI gold rush.

In this episode, you will:
* Explore how OpenAI’s “Treat Adults Like Adults” philosophy changes the future of AI interaction
* Understand the ethical and mental health challenges behind human-like AI personalities
* Learn why Johnny Ive’s “family of AI devices” could redefine how we interact with technology
* Examine Google’s glacial AI rollout and whether slow and steady approach might actually win the race
* Unpack Bloomberg’s “AI Money Loop” and what it reveals about risky financial entanglements
* Compare the AI investment surge to past industrial bubbles like railroads and dot-coms

Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
00:42 On Today's Show
02:18 Sam Altman's Tweet and 'Treating Adults Like Adults'
14:37 Johnny Ive and Sam Altman's Fireside Chat
21:16 Speculations on OpenAI's Device Strategy
28:28 Google's AI Announcements
33:45 The AI Money Loop and Industry Bubble
43:50 Oura's Major Fundraise and $1 Trillion Valuation
52:44 Closing Thoughts

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