{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?","description":"Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00)  Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35)  Sam Altman issues \u2018code red\u2019 at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals The Architects of AI Are TIME\u2019s 2025 Person of the Year  Adobe Announces Image and PDF Integration with ChatGPT The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney\u2019s Brands to Sora  Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on \u2018Massive Scale\u2019  Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces  Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash DAVE\u2019S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15)  Merriam-Webster\u2019s 2025 word of the year is \u2018slop\u2019  Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri  Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates  Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access  Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch  RAM is so expensive, Samsung won\u2019t even sell it to Samsung  Hollywood director found guilty of blowing $11 million Netflix budget on crypto and Ferraris TAKES:  Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years (34:15)  SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today\u2019s six additions to Apple Arcade (37:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Alien Baby Name Generator (42:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK:&amp;nbsp; Dave: Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Cam (47:15) Nate:  INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (50:55) https:\/\/notpicks.com\/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks\/ (54:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:55) &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better","author_url":"http:\/\/www.notnerd.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39450785\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/51534d\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39450785"}