Musk vs. the A.I. Overlords
The Money team dives into Elon Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit, Wendy’s surge pricing burgergate, and Apple’s scrapped electric car.
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Episode Notes
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers ponder the future of computers, cars, and …fast food? They discuss why Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI, and the altruistic origins of ChatGPT. Also: Wendy’s “surge pricing” gaffe had customers crying foul and Apple’s electric car has been scrapped. In the Plus segment: The downfall of Macy’s and the American department store.
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Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth.
Clips and references in the show:
The Thinking Machine - MIT 1961
1975 Wendy’s Commercial
Scene from Miracle on 34th Street
