This week, we discuss Jeff Barr’s departure from AWS, OpenAI’s latest announcements, and Broadcom’s AI ambitions. Plus, Matt debates the finer points of Australian vs. American Apple Intelligence.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/PY1z81cRZiU?si=w1F7i-d7frDG27DN) 498 (https://www.youtube.com/live/PY1z81cRZiU?si=w1F7i-d7frDG27DN)Runner-up TitlesThat’s a streakThat’s not a thingI miss the cold-calling lifestyleI miss being a JSON engineerI have trust issues with AIThe metaphor was goodWelcome to the treadmillRundownJeff Barr leaves AWS: And that’s a wrap! 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