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Podcast episode · May 18, 2026

Meta's AI Shift Leads to 8,000 Job Cuts as Apple Revamps Siri

Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs as it shifts focus to AI investments, raising concerns about job security. Apple is revamping Siri with a standalone app featuring auto-deleting chat histories, emphasizing privacy. SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are preparing for IPOs with a combined target of $200 billion, testing market appetite for high valuations. Additional stories cover AI's impact on advertising, a legal challenge involving OpenAI, and Spain's leadership in ethical AI reform.

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