19 Dec 2025
28m

(Preview) An OpenAI Reminder, Netflix’s Expanding Appetite, Q&A on Remote Work, Taco Bell, and Data Centers in Space

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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

In this episode of Sharp Tech, Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson discuss recent tech news, including OpenAI's ChatGPT image update and Disney licensing its characters to Sora. They analyze the competitive advantages of OpenAI, particularly its product development and user interface, against Google's AI offerings. The conversation shifts to antitrust considerations, with Ben defending his focus on attention as a scarce resource in evaluating market competition, particularly between Netflix and YouTube. They also touch on Netflix's recent deals with iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports for video podcasts, examining Netflix's strategy to dominate the entertainment landscape.

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