Apple’s WWDC Retreat, Liquid Glass and One Question, Meta Puts $14.8 Billion Toward an AI Reset

In this episode of Sharp Tech, Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson discuss Apple's WWDC announcements, including the Vision Pro, Apple Intelligence, and the new Liquid Glass UI, with Ben expressing cautious optimism about Apple's more sensible approach this year. They analyze Apple's strategy of opening on-device AI models to developers and partnering with ChatGPT, while also critiquing the iPad OS changes. The conversation shifts to Meta's AI efforts, including the acquisition of Scale AI and the hiring of AI researchers, with concerns raised about Meta's direction and leadership in the AI space. They also discuss the potential threat of OpenAI to Meta's core business and the need for Meta to focus on practical AI applications rather than chasing superintelligence.