Android Becomes iOS
Summary
TLDRAndroid users are facing restrictions on sideloading apps, being nudged towards the Play Store, impacting regions without certain apps and alternate OS users. OpenAI's new AI model, 01, claims improved reasoning but comes with usage limits and higher costs. The US government is encouraging Intel's chip production, despite withholding funds. Tech companies are collaborating to combat deep fakes and self-harm content. Uber is set to introduce autonomous taxis in Austin and Atlanta. Google's AI feature, Audio Overview, offers document summaries in podcast format, and Lego has created a functional replica of a McLaren P1 using over 342,000 motors.
Takeaways
- 📱 Android users are being restricted from sideloading apps and are being prompted to download from the Play Store instead, affecting the choice of apps available in certain regions.
- 🚫 Sideloading restrictions impact users of alternate operating systems like Graphene OS, which prioritizes privacy and security.
- 🔒 Android 15 is introducing restrictions on sensitive permissions for sideloaded apps to enhance security against potential data breaches.
- 🤖 OpenAI has released a new AI model, 01, which is designed to think more deeply before responding, showing improvements in reasoning skills.
- 🚀 01 is reported to be more accurate in answering complex questions compared to previous models, including those in math, coding, and advanced science.
- 💸 Usage of the 01 AI model is limited with restrictions on the number of messages and higher costs compared to earlier models like GPT-4.
- 💼 The US government is encouraging tech giants Nvidia and Apple to consider using Intel's foundries for chip production to reduce reliance on TSMC.
- 🔥 Intel is facing challenges with its processor business and is seeking support from the US government for funding under the CHIPS Act.
- 🚗 Uber is partnering with Waymo to introduce autonomous taxis in Austin and Atlanta, with users able to opt-in for a ride with a self-driving car.
- 🏎️ A collaboration between Lego and McLaren has produced a fully functional replica of a McLaren P1 using Lego Technic elements, showcasing innovation in design and engineering.
Q & A
Why are some Android users being blocked from sideloading apps?
-Some Android users are being blocked from sideloading apps and are instead prompted to download them from the Play Store to ensure security and control over the apps being installed on devices.
What is the impact of this change on users of alternate operating systems like GrapheneOS?
-This change affects users of alternate operating systems like GrapheneOS, as they may also be restricted from sideloading apps, which could limit their app availability and functionality.
How does Android's new restriction on sideloading apps compare to Apple's approach?
-While Android is restricting sideloading to enhance security, Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores on EU iPads, indicating a divergence in their app distribution strategies.
What is OpenAI's 01 and how does it differ from previous models?
-OpenAI's 01 is an AI model allegedly trained to have reasoning skills, spending more time thinking about problems before responding. It is said to be more accurate than previous models like GP4, especially in answering complex questions.
What are the limitations of using OpenAI's 01?
-OpenAI's 01 has limitations such as an inability to browse the web or analyze files, and users are restricted to a certain number of messages per week depending on the model version.
Why is the US government asking Nvidia and Apple to use Intel's foundries?
-The US government is indirectly helping Intel by asking Nvidia and Apple to consider using its foundries, possibly to reduce reliance on TSMC and support domestic chip production.
What is the situation with Intel's processor business as mentioned in the script?
-Intel's processor business is facing challenges, with CEO Pat Gelsinger expressing frustration over America's reliance on TSMC for chip production and the company's own struggles with processor yields and quality.
What is the significance of the coalition formed by Meta, Snap, and TikTok?
-Meta, Snap, and TikTok have formed a coalition to combat the spread of self-harm content and non-consensual deep fakes, which is significant as these platforms are not typically known for promoting user well-being.
How is Uber integrating autonomous taxis into its service?
-Uber is partnering with Waymo to add autonomous taxis to its app in Austin and Atlanta, allowing users to opt into autonomous rides and potentially be chauffeured by driverless cars.
What is the Audio Overview feature in Google's notebook LM?
-The Audio Overview feature in Google's notebook LM is an AI function that summarizes documents in a podcast format with two AI hosts, offering a novel way to consume information.
What is the collaboration between Lego and McLaren, and what is unique about the Lego P1 replica?
-Lego and McLaren collaborated to create a fully functional replica of the McLaren P1 using 342,415 Lego pieces. Unlike previous Lego car replicas, the P1 can reach speeds of over 40 mph and includes steering capabilities.
Outlines
📱 Android's Sideloading Restrictions and OpenAI's New Model
The script discusses recent changes in Android's policy regarding app sideloading, which has traditionally been a key feature of the platform. Users are now being prompted to install apps from the Google Play Store instead of sideloading, which could affect users in regions where certain apps are not available on the Play Store. Additionally, alternate operating systems like Graphene OS are impacted. The script also touches on Android 15's restrictions on sensitive permissions to enhance security. In other tech news, OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called 01, which is designed to think more deeply before responding, showing improved performance in complex tasks. However, the model has limitations, including no web browsing, file analysis, and a message limit per week. The US government is also reportedly encouraging tech giants like Nvidia and Apple to use Intel's foundries for chip production, amid concerns over reliance on TSMC and Intel's current struggles.
🚗 Autonomous Taxis and AI Podcast Features
The script covers the integration of autonomous taxis into Uber's app in Austin and Atlanta through a partnership with Waymo. Users may opt-in for autonomous rides, but details on opting out are unclear. Waymo has been transparent about its safety record, showing that its vehicles are involved in severe crashes less frequently than human-driven cars. The script also mentions Google's new AI feature, 'Audio Overview,' which summarizes documents in podcast format, potentially offering a new way to engage with information. Lastly, a collaboration between Lego and McLaren has produced a fully functional replica of the McLaren P1 using Lego's electric motors, capable of reaching speeds over 40 mph with steering capabilities.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Sideloading
💡Play Store
💡Graphene OS
💡OpenAI
💡Nvidia
💡TSMC
Highlights
Android users are being blocked from sideloading apps and are instead forced to download them from the Play Store, which is a shift from Android's traditional flexibility.
Sideloading has been a main selling point for Android, contrasting with the iPhone's more restricted app ecosystem.
Users who have sideloaded certain apps are now receiving popups prompting them to install from the Play Store instead.
Some apps are not available on the Play Store in certain regions, affecting users' app accessibility.
The new restrictions impact users of alternate operating systems like the privacy-focused GrapheneOS.
Android 15 will restrict sensitive permissions for sideloaded apps, potentially preventing malicious apps from accessing user data.
OpenAI has released a new AI model, 01, which is allegedly trained to have reasoning skills.
01 is designed to spend more time thinking about problems before responding, similar to human thought processes.
01 is reported to be more accurate than previous models in answering complex questions in math, coding, and science.
The AI model 01 has nearly passed the 'I'm not your buddy guy' test, showing improved interaction capabilities.
There are significant restrictions on 01, including no web browsing, file analysis, and limited messages per week.
The US government is allegedly urging Nvidia and Apple to consider using Intel's foundries for chip production.
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed frustration over reliance on TSMC and sought support from the US Commerce Secretary.
The US government is withholding funding from Intel under the CHIPS Act due to conditions on establishing facilities in the US.
TSMC's trial production in Arizona achieved yield
Transcripts
I can't believe Android would do
something like this back in my day I was
a teeny little baby boy that's not
related but it is true some Android
users are being blocked from sideloading
apps and instead forced to download them
from the Play Store it's a weird move
since sideloading has been one of
Android's main selling points whereas
the iPhone selling point was not getting
bullied over the color green Android
users who have sideloaded certain apps
have received unsurpassable popups
prompting them to install the app from
the Play Store instead there are some
issues with enforcing this for starters
some apps can't be downloaded from the
Play Store in certain regions on top of
that this affects users of alternate
operating systems like the Privacy and
security focused graphine OS and on top
of that I'm uncomfortable with the idea
of being told what to do by aing
rectangle not all restrictions are bad
for example Android 15 will restrict
sensitive permissions like being able to
listen to notifications from sideloaded
apps by default which can prevent
malicious apps from accessing your data
it's just weird to me that Android apps
are being restricted at the same time
that apple is preparing to allow third
party app stores on EU iPads I mean what
is it Opposite Day open AI has released
01 allegedly the company's first family
to have reasoning skills in their
official announcement open AI said 01
was trained to spend more time thinking
about problems before responding like a
person would I feel like that's kind of
an inaccurate description of people
based on you know all of history
whatever the reason thanks to open ai's
overestimation of what a person is
capable of oh one is apparently far more
accurate than their previous model
gp4 at answering math coding and PhD
level science questions even more
impressively it nearly passed the I'm
not your buddy guy test developed by
totally Real Canadian computer scientist
teren and Phillip now before you get all
excited about using no1 you should know
that there are some massive restrictions
that nobody will be able to bypass not
only is the model unable to browse the
web or analyze files but users are also
limited to 30 or 50 messages a week
depending on the model version on top of
that at least one of the models the 01
preview is up to four times more
expensive than GPT 40 on the plus side
it hasn't expressed a desire to bring
about the downfall of mankind at least
not yet the US government is allegedly
asking envidia and apple to kindly use
Intel's foundaries what in case you
weren't aware Intel has been having a
bit of a rough go apparently CEO Pat
gilinger was so upset he went and cried
to Mom or rather United States Commerce
Secretary Gina Rondo in a meeting with
Rondo G singer apparently expressed
frustration with America's Reliance on
tsmc for chip production randoo like any
supportive parent would do then set up
private meetings with the shareholders
of Nvidia and apple hoping to convince
the shareholders to convince the
companies to give us foundaries a shot
it's a bit interesting to see the US
government indirectly help Intel in this
way specifically because they're
currently withholding billions of
dollars in funding from the company
around $20 billion under the chips act
but that's because it's all dependent on
Intel's promises to actively establish
semiconductor facilities inside the US
it turns out that's kind of hard to do
when your business is a little bit on
fire including your processors it's a
real fire sale meanwhile tsmc's trial
production at its Arizona Fab last week
produced yield rates on par with their
Taiwanese facilities probably making
Intel's all-time low feel just a little
bit lower and Pat Ginger is already
pretty short is he oh sorry I'm just
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because family speaking of family the
final specs of Intel's upcoming aerol
Lake desktop CPU family have been leaked
by a Chinese Outlet bench life merely a
week after a UK retailer accidentally
listed the chips on its site I'm kind of
starting to feel bad for Intel I'm not
while the CPUs aren expected to be
officially announced on October 10th
bench life claims they won't be released
until October 24th ha better wait but
you should maybe consider buying one for
Pat G singer sake if not anyone else if
enough sell he might stop crying but he
definitely won't get taller several AI
vendors such as Microsoft open Ai and
anthropic have apparently committed to
help combat non-consensual deep fakes
and child sexual abuse material around
the same time meta snap and Tik Tok have
formed an Unholy Alliance to stop the
spread of self harm content which is
good since those three companies
platforms are not exactly known for
being good for people the Coalition
hopes that they'll be able to share what
problematic content they found on their
platform so that other members can
easily find it on their own platforms I
never thought I'd see the day when meta
snap and Tik Tok share data for good I
mean they're not really doing it for
good they're just doing it because they
have to right I mean they did it
voluntarily really are you sure on a
completely different note Uber is adding
autonomous taxis to its apps in Austin
and Atlanta thanks to a partnership with
whmo so don't be too surprised if you
hail a ride sometime in early 2025 and
an empty car shows up app users can
apparently increase the likelihood of
getting chauffered by a ghost by opting
into autonomous rides but it's not clear
if that includes the option to be
completely opted out can you request a
Victorian ghost while there have been
concerns of Robo taxis roaming the
streets without human supervision weo
has been comparatively open about its
crash statistics which not only show
that wayo taxis get into severe crashes
around a third as much as human drivers
but also that most of those crashes
involved getting rear ended by Flesh and
Blood drivers on the road it's because
they're robots isn't it yes
yes Google's notebook LM has a new AI
feature called audio overview which
summarizes documents in the form of a
lively podcast with banter between two
AI hosts not unlike the WAN show this is
potentially a novel new way to take in
otherwise boring information and a
serious threat to the long-term
employment of stoned white dudes with
microphones in their basement not like
the wro users can even download the file
to take it on the go though they should
be conscious of the fact that llms much
like podcast hosts are extremely prone
to what we In The Biz call just making
up like The W show and a
collaboration between Lego and Mclaren
has resulted in a fully functional
replica of a McLaren P1 made out of
342,415
Lego did create a life-size Bugatti
Chiron but that model could only go 12 M
hour and had no steering the Lego P1
however uses
768 electric Lego motors to reach top
speeds of 40 mph plus it can you know
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