The Times Sues OpenAI + A Debate Over iMessage + Our New Year’s Tech Resolutions

The podcast addresses the ongoing legal battles between established media outlets and emerging AI companies, explores the complexities of AI training and copyright issues in the media industry, highlights the difficulties of reverse engineering closed messaging platforms and the potential impact of walled gardens on user experience, and discusses the importance of setting specific and achievable tech goals for 2024, with a focus on reducing unnecessary YouTube consumption and finding more delight in phone use. Takeaways • The legality of training AI models on copyrighted data is still a topic of debate, with lawsuits between media companies and tech giants testing copyright boundaries. • Beeper's reverse engineering of iMessage shows the potential for innovation when companies dare to challenge closed ecosystems and walled gardens. • Excessive YouTube consumption can negatively impact cognitive abilities, and small changes like disabling autoplay can help regain control over attention and time spent on the platform. • Setting specific tech goals, focusing on gratitude for technology, and replacing negative apps with sources of delight can improve mental well-being and overall phone usage experience.