The Chip-pocalypse Comes For Apple
Jun 18, 2026 · 20m
Summary
Tim Cook warns Apple faces unavoidable price hikes due to AI-driven memory chip shortages, while AI researcher Noam Shazir joins OpenAI from Google. MidJourney unveils a full-body ultrasound scanner for its upcoming San Francisco spa. Meanwhile, businesses increasingly use Kalshi prediction markets to hedge real-world risks, with institutional trading volume surging 800%.
Topics discussed
Intro and SERP API sponsorship
Tim Cook warns of unavoidable Apple price hikes due to AI chip demand
Noam Shazir leaves Google to join OpenAI as lead for architecture research
MidJourney unveils full-body ultrasound scanner and plans for a spa
Sponsorships: Plod, Twilio, and Microsoft Copilot
Businesses use Kalshi prediction markets to hedge real-world risks
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