Saturday, 01 August 2026

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  1. AI-driven cost overruns and leveraged bets in tech and finance

    Podcast discusses a young hedge fund manager's leveraged AI bet collapse, Citadel's purchase, OpenAI price cuts, and major tech earnings.

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    • Doppelgänger Podcast — no link captured
    • heise.de— Heise (AI / EU regulation focus)
  2. Reddit CEO criticizes AI search, stock drops despite earnings

    Reddit CEO Steve Huffman openly criticizes Google's AI search, while weak US user growth caused the stock to drop despite strong quarterly results.

  3. SteamOS now supports standard PCs with AMD GPUs

    SteamOS 3.8 now officially supports AMD GPUs on standard PCs, tested with an RX 9060 XT and Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

  4. Weekly AI update: EU labeling, Nudifyer, AlphaFold, Granola

    Weekly AI update covers EU labeling requirements, Nudifyer, AlphaFold, and Granola developments.

  5. Ad and tracking bloatware spreading to monitors

    Commentary warns that ad and tracking bloatware, common on smart TVs, is now spreading to computer monitors.

  6. Apple may charge extra for iCloud+ due to AI usage

    Apple may charge extra for iCloud+ due to increased AI usage from Siri AI, extending beyond current limits for subscribers.

  7. Workshop on IT law compliance for admins

    A German IT workshop offers practical guidance on complying with EU regulations like CRA, NIS-2, and AI Act for system administrators.