🏃 “Boot The Swoosh” — On steals Nike’s guy. NYT’s original AI sin. Tall Burger phenomenon. +Coders Smoking Camels
Summary
Hosts Nick and Jack discuss On Running’s controversial signing of Kylian Mbappé, which caused their stock to drop despite the high-profile deal. They also cover new court documents revealing OpenAI bypassed the New York Times’ paywall to train its models, a move the DOJ supports to maintain a competitive edge against China. Finally, the episode explores the trend of burgers becoming taller but containing less beef, a strategy to maintain price-value perception amid rising ingredient costs.
Topics discussed
Intro, live show promo, and story previews
Trend: Tech workers smoking in San Francisco
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On Running signs Mbappe; stock falls on Hollywood pivot
NYT vs OpenAI: Copyright theft and 'What about China?'
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Burgers getting taller but smaller: The Ham Paradox
Quick hits: Waymo, Buffett retirement, Merriam-Webster
T-Boy Trivia: Most common birthdays in the US
Live show reminder and listener shoutouts
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