TikTok's Last Stand + Google's Quantum Breakthrough + Cult of Claude

Last Friday, a panel of federal judges denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the law that could force the ban of the app in the United States. We walk through the judges reasoning and explain why TikTok’s First Amendment argument was unsuccessful. Then, Julian Kelly, the director of quantum hardware at Google Quantum AI, explains how close we are to quantum computers that can solve practical problems. Finally, we talk about a new sentiment sweeping Silicon Valley: affection for the chatbot Claude.

Guest:

• Julian Kelly, director of quantum hardware at Google Quantum AI.

Additional Reading: 

• TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law
• Quantum Computing Inches Closer to Reality After Another Google Breakthrough
• Cult of Claude
• DealBook Summit Podcast: The A.I. Revolution 

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