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Hackers Get Paid

May 12, 2026 · 20m

Summary

This episode covers Instructure’s deal with hackers to recover stolen Canvas data and eBay’s rejection of GameStop’s $56 billion bid. It also details OpenAI’s new Daybreak cybersecurity initiative, Elon Musk’s struggles with Grok’s lagging performance, and Amazon employees gaming internal AI usage targets. Finally, it highlights Mira Murati’s startup releasing its first real-time interaction model.

Topics discussed

Duracell ad: Messi and goats Show intro and headlines Sponsor: Liquid trading platform Instructure deals with hackers after Canvas breach eBay rejects GameStop's $56B takeover bid OpenAI launches Daybreak cybersecurity initiative Elon Musk's Grok lags behind competitors Sponsor: PwC AI clarity survey Sponsor: PlodNote Pro AI recorder Amazon employees game AI usage targets Mira Murati's Thinking Machines releases first model Outro and Stitch Fix ad
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