🎙️ EP 264: OpenAI’s $18B Chip Standoff & The "Trusted Contact" Safety Net
Published: May 8, 2026
Duration: 17:10
OpenAI’s dream of building custom "Jalapeno" chips (Project Nexus) has hit a massive $18 billion financing snag as Microsoft hesitates to sign on. We’re breaking down the specialized vs. versatile data center war, OpenAI’s new "Trusted Contact" safety feature designed to combat self-harm lawsuits, and Google’s upcoming $9.99/month AI health coach. We also dive into the ex-CTO’s bombshell testimony in the Musk lawsuit and why fake screenshots are now officially impossible to spot.
In this episode, we cover:
Why Broadcom is demanding an $18B commitment from Microsoft and what "Jalapeno" chips mean...