"It's been a wild week for Apple. After announcing a slew of new hardware, the company capped things off with its cheapest laptop ever: the $599 MacBook Neo. It's low on specs, but high on character and value. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham dive into the MacBook Neo, as well as the refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4 and iPhone 17e."
"Also, Devindra chats with Spencer Ackerman, author of Forever Wars and recent Iron Man comics, about the ongoing battle between Anthropic and the Department of Defense. It turns out the DOD still used Claude for attacks on Iran, after banning Anthropic's AI last week. And really, what do these AI companies expect to happen when they jump at military contracts?"
Apple announced multiple new devices including the MacBook Neo at $599, offering strong value despite lower specifications, alongside refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4, and iPhone 17e. The episode examines these hardware releases and their market positioning. Additionally, Spencer Ackerman discusses Anthropic's conflict with the Department of Defense, revealing that the DOD continued using Claude for military operations against Iran even after banning Anthropic's AI services. The conversation explores tensions between AI companies accepting military contracts and the consequences of such partnerships. Other topics include concerning AI safety incidents, policy changes affecting prediction markets and gaming platforms, and studio closures.
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