SCOUT· 62%3h 12m·2026-08-31·TechnologyTWiT 1099: Pantsless Whims - The Fallout From Meta's $18 Billion Settlement
As AI-generated video blurs reality and new Macs hit five-figure price tags, the conversation digs into who's left behind in the race to automate and whether "democratizing" tech actually delivers on its promise. Find out how NVIDIA, Meta, and even Apple are reshaping the tech game, and why it might not be good news…
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