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    #440: Build-ing a Mystery

    June 1st, 2023 · 53 minutes

    Christina is back from Microsoft Build, with her take on all the tools that were announced during the event! Then, a panel of AI researchers has issued a statement that we need to mitigate the potential harm that could be caused by this explosive technology. What are some paths forward for doing that? And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements - The Verge
    5 cool Microsoft Build 2023 announcements that flew under the radar
    Top AI researchers and CEOs warn against ‘risk of extinction’ in 22-word statement - The Verge
    Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Prison in Texas on Tuesday - The New York Times
    What to know as Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence : NPR
    The New York Times’ Elizabeth Holmes Profile Is Causing Drama in the Newsroom: “What the Hell Happened Here?” | Vanity Fair