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    #447: The Beginning of the End

    July 20th, 2023 · 57 minutes

    Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2. NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself.

    Guest Starring: Kat Tenbarge

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    Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The Verge
    FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case - The Verge
    Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October - The Verge
    Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama | Meta
    Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It - The New York Times
    YouTube star James Charles breaks silence on ‘grooming’ allegations as he asks internet to ‘un-cancel’ him | The Independent
    James Charles and Jeffree Star Are Coming Back — but Their Era Is Over