Dare Obasanjo
@carnage4life.bsky.social
Opinions about product management, technology news and inclusivity in tech. Diversity is about demographics, inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging.
“Arby’s, We Have The Meats!!!”
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“Arby’s, We Have The Meats!!!”
If you have to ask…
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
If you have to ask…
The patron saint of failing up.
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The patron saint of failing up.
Still don’t get Burry shorting Nvidia for the AI bubble when Oracle exists. OpenAI’s $1.4T commitments on $20B ARR is the real bubble indicator.
Oracle piling on debt to meet that demand is the logical bet against OpenAI actually coming up with the cash.
Oracle piling on debt to meet that demand is the logical bet against OpenAI actually coming up with the cash.
Oracle’s $300 Billion AI Bet Has Fast Become a Bubble Barometer
Silicon Valley is in the midst of another epic boom, and Larry Ellison has Oracle right at the center of it, for better or worse.
www.bloomberg.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Still don’t get Burry shorting Nvidia for the AI bubble when Oracle exists. OpenAI’s $1.4T commitments on $20B ARR is the real bubble indicator.
Oracle piling on debt to meet that demand is the logical bet against OpenAI actually coming up with the cash.
Oracle piling on debt to meet that demand is the logical bet against OpenAI actually coming up with the cash.
Netflix has built an extremely loyal brand. They’ve made a lot of seemingly customer hostile moves on paper
1. Ending password sharing
2. Introducing ads
3. Multiple price hikes
and yet have only grown their user base.
This is a testament to building a great product and excellent execution.
1. Ending password sharing
2. Introducing ads
3. Multiple price hikes
and yet have only grown their user base.
This is a testament to building a great product and excellent execution.
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Netflix has built an extremely loyal brand. They’ve made a lot of seemingly customer hostile moves on paper
1. Ending password sharing
2. Introducing ads
3. Multiple price hikes
and yet have only grown their user base.
This is a testament to building a great product and excellent execution.
1. Ending password sharing
2. Introducing ads
3. Multiple price hikes
and yet have only grown their user base.
This is a testament to building a great product and excellent execution.
Most people hope there’s an AI bubble because if there isn’t then there will be decimation of white collar jobs.
That anxiety is higher now that it’s clear Trump will do nothing to regulate AI and fight state level regulations.
This is why it’s hard to have a discussion about AI online today.
That anxiety is higher now that it’s clear Trump will do nothing to regulate AI and fight state level regulations.
This is why it’s hard to have a discussion about AI online today.
Most people aren’t fretting about an AI bubble. What they fear is mass layoffs | Steven Greenhouse
Artificial intelligence could make income inequality even worse and create a new underclass. Governments and society must take action
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Most people hope there’s an AI bubble because if there isn’t then there will be decimation of white collar jobs.
That anxiety is higher now that it’s clear Trump will do nothing to regulate AI and fight state level regulations.
This is why it’s hard to have a discussion about AI online today.
That anxiety is higher now that it’s clear Trump will do nothing to regulate AI and fight state level regulations.
This is why it’s hard to have a discussion about AI online today.
Jason Momoa has now played the least comics accurate and most comics accurate rendition of a DC character
December 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Jason Momoa has now played the least comics accurate and most comics accurate rendition of a DC character
Donald Trump has filed an executive order asking federal agencies to fight state AI laws including using tactics like withholding federal funding.
The AI boom is the only bright spot in the Trumpflation economy and he’s going fight tooth and nail to keep the bubble inflated.
The AI boom is the only bright spot in the Trumpflation economy and he’s going fight tooth and nail to keep the bubble inflated.
Trump tries to block state AI laws himself after Congress decided not to
Trump claims state laws force AI makers to embed “ideological bias” in models.
arstechnica.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Donald Trump has filed an executive order asking federal agencies to fight state AI laws including using tactics like withholding federal funding.
The AI boom is the only bright spot in the Trumpflation economy and he’s going fight tooth and nail to keep the bubble inflated.
The AI boom is the only bright spot in the Trumpflation economy and he’s going fight tooth and nail to keep the bubble inflated.
“This is the beginning of true, untaxed competition in payments worldwide on iOS.” - Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic
The 9th Circuit ruled Apple can't charge its 30% tax on outside payments. However, the court implies Apple can still charge a "reasonable fee" based on actual security and privacy costs.
The 9th Circuit ruled Apple can't charge its 30% tax on outside payments. However, the court implies Apple can still charge a "reasonable fee" based on actual security and privacy costs.
Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case
But Sweeney warns iOS devs are still afraid of “totally illegal” retaliation by Apple.
arstechnica.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“This is the beginning of true, untaxed competition in payments worldwide on iOS.” - Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic
The 9th Circuit ruled Apple can't charge its 30% tax on outside payments. However, the court implies Apple can still charge a "reasonable fee" based on actual security and privacy costs.
The 9th Circuit ruled Apple can't charge its 30% tax on outside payments. However, the court implies Apple can still charge a "reasonable fee" based on actual security and privacy costs.
How it started vs How it’s going (vibe coding edition)
December 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
How it started vs How it’s going (vibe coding edition)
It looks like the only place you can still post a AI video of Deadpool and Mickey Mouse doing a drive-by on Snow White & the Seven Dwarves while Princess Leia dances in the background is Sora.
I guess we’ll find out if OpenAI’s license was an exclusive deal.
I guess we’ll find out if OpenAI’s license was an exclusive deal.
Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter
Google has taken down dozens of AI-generated videos of Disney-owned characters after the studio sent a cease and desist letter on Wednesday.
variety.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It looks like the only place you can still post a AI video of Deadpool and Mickey Mouse doing a drive-by on Snow White & the Seven Dwarves while Princess Leia dances in the background is Sora.
I guess we’ll find out if OpenAI’s license was an exclusive deal.
I guess we’ll find out if OpenAI’s license was an exclusive deal.
I’ve always thought artists were fighting a losing battle against Generative AI but it’s still startling to see Disney fold completely.
Signing a deal to use OpenAI tools in their work and licensing characters to be used in fan-made videos in Sora is a full-on embrace of generative AI. They folded.
Signing a deal to use OpenAI tools in their work and licensing characters to be used in fan-made videos in Sora is a full-on embrace of generative AI. They folded.
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I’ve always thought artists were fighting a losing battle against Generative AI but it’s still startling to see Disney fold completely.
Signing a deal to use OpenAI tools in their work and licensing characters to be used in fan-made videos in Sora is a full-on embrace of generative AI. They folded.
Signing a deal to use OpenAI tools in their work and licensing characters to be used in fan-made videos in Sora is a full-on embrace of generative AI. They folded.
Same day Disney announced a $1B investment in OpenAI and deal to put 200 Disney/Marvel/Star Wars characters into Sora, it also hit Google with a lawsuit claiming Gemini rips off Frozen, Lion King, Little Mermaid, Deadpool & more.
At this rate they’ll be paying Google $2B to use that IP in AI slop.🙃
At this rate they’ll be paying Google $2B to use that IP in AI slop.🙃
Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming 'massive' copyright infringement | TechCrunch
Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.
techcrunch.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Same day Disney announced a $1B investment in OpenAI and deal to put 200 Disney/Marvel/Star Wars characters into Sora, it also hit Google with a lawsuit claiming Gemini rips off Frozen, Lion King, Little Mermaid, Deadpool & more.
At this rate they’ll be paying Google $2B to use that IP in AI slop.🙃
At this rate they’ll be paying Google $2B to use that IP in AI slop.🙃
Anthropic bought $10B of Google TPUs in September and an additional $11B order this quarter.
It’s no longer idle speculation that Google is competing with Nvidia selling AI chips.
It’s no longer idle speculation that Google is competing with Nvidia selling AI chips.
Broadcom reveals its mystery $10 billion customer is Anthropic
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said Anthropic placed an additional $11 billion order in the fourth quarter.
www.cnbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Anthropic bought $10B of Google TPUs in September and an additional $11B order this quarter.
It’s no longer idle speculation that Google is competing with Nvidia selling AI chips.
It’s no longer idle speculation that Google is competing with Nvidia selling AI chips.
Quite the range to announce both a deal with Disney to use their characters in Sora and porn mode coming to ChatGPT next year.
ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ is expected to debut in Q1 2026
Sam Altman said earlier this year that the mode was on the way.
www.theverge.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Quite the range to announce both a deal with Disney to use their characters in Sora and porn mode coming to ChatGPT next year.
Sam Altman is clearly an incredible deal maker.
That the outcome of Disney wanting to sue over its IP being used in Sora is that Disney will pay OpenAI $1 billion (an investment) and let them use 200 Disney, Marvel & Star Wars characters in AI slop videos is wild.
That the outcome of Disney wanting to sue over its IP being used in Sora is that Disney will pay OpenAI $1 billion (an investment) and let them use 200 Disney, Marvel & Star Wars characters in AI slop videos is wild.
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Sam Altman is clearly an incredible deal maker.
That the outcome of Disney wanting to sue over its IP being used in Sora is that Disney will pay OpenAI $1 billion (an investment) and let them use 200 Disney, Marvel & Star Wars characters in AI slop videos is wild.
That the outcome of Disney wanting to sue over its IP being used in Sora is that Disney will pay OpenAI $1 billion (an investment) and let them use 200 Disney, Marvel & Star Wars characters in AI slop videos is wild.
OpenAI’s Sora just made a deal with Disney. Over 200 Disney/Marvel/Pixar/Star Wars characters will be available to use in Sora videos. Disney will also use OpenAI APIs + ChatGPT at work and invest $1B in OpenAI.
In parallel, Disney just sent a cease & desist to Google for AI copyright infringement.
In parallel, Disney just sent a cease & desist to Google for AI copyright infringement.
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreement to bring beloved characters from across Disney’s brands to Sora
Agreement marks a significant step in setting meaningful standards for responsible AI in entertainment.
openai.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
OpenAI’s Sora just made a deal with Disney. Over 200 Disney/Marvel/Pixar/Star Wars characters will be available to use in Sora videos. Disney will also use OpenAI APIs + ChatGPT at work and invest $1B in OpenAI.
In parallel, Disney just sent a cease & desist to Google for AI copyright infringement.
In parallel, Disney just sent a cease & desist to Google for AI copyright infringement.
This is a great analysis of why conservatives feel persecuted for others simply existing or being acknowledged.
It’s fear their identity and choices will stop being mainstream or normal. That’s why they get upset at Happy Holidays (acknowledging other celebrations exist) versus Merry Christmas.
It’s fear their identity and choices will stop being mainstream or normal. That’s why they get upset at Happy Holidays (acknowledging other celebrations exist) versus Merry Christmas.
December 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is a great analysis of why conservatives feel persecuted for others simply existing or being acknowledged.
It’s fear their identity and choices will stop being mainstream or normal. That’s why they get upset at Happy Holidays (acknowledging other celebrations exist) versus Merry Christmas.
It’s fear their identity and choices will stop being mainstream or normal. That’s why they get upset at Happy Holidays (acknowledging other celebrations exist) versus Merry Christmas.
Jerome Powell just straight up said the U.S. government is publishing fake jobs numbers. Things will really go off the rails when Trump replaces him next year.
December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Jerome Powell just straight up said the U.S. government is publishing fake jobs numbers. Things will really go off the rails when Trump replaces him next year.
Stop threatening me with a good time Gavin Newsom.
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Stop threatening me with a good time Gavin Newsom.
Some argue Democrats overplayed their hand with “wokeness” like supporting DEI, trans rights and pronouns in bio. I also think Republicans have now overplayed the “anti-woke” hand with virulent racism and literal Nazi era talking points and tactics being their mainstream positions.
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Some argue Democrats overplayed their hand with “wokeness” like supporting DEI, trans rights and pronouns in bio. I also think Republicans have now overplayed the “anti-woke” hand with virulent racism and literal Nazi era talking points and tactics being their mainstream positions.
Elon Musk is upset that Somalian Americans in Minnesota get to vote. Dude is literally a South African immigrant who votes in Texas.
Racism is a helluva drug.
Racism is a helluva drug.
December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Elon Musk is upset that Somalian Americans in Minnesota get to vote. Dude is literally a South African immigrant who votes in Texas.
Racism is a helluva drug.
Racism is a helluva drug.
For the first time since 2017, the number of people paying for linear TV grew. This has been driven by the rise of virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs) like YouTube TV and Fubo.
Is paying for cable TV making a comeback?
Is paying for cable TV making a comeback?
Cable channel subscribers grew for the first time in 8 years last quarter
Sports and YouTube TV played big roles, MoffettNathanson report says.
arstechnica.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
For the first time since 2017, the number of people paying for linear TV grew. This has been driven by the rise of virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs) like YouTube TV and Fubo.
Is paying for cable TV making a comeback?
Is paying for cable TV making a comeback?
Apple has released the list of the most downloaded apps of 2025. ChatGPT is number one and Threads is number two.
I remember when the media was writing about the death of Threads in 2023. This is why you keep your head down, keep executing and ignore the haters.
I remember when the media was writing about the death of Threads in 2023. This is why you keep your head down, keep executing and ignore the haters.
2025 Top Free Apps Chart for iPhone - App Store
Find apps and games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more on the App Store.
apps.apple.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Apple has released the list of the most downloaded apps of 2025. ChatGPT is number one and Threads is number two.
I remember when the media was writing about the death of Threads in 2023. This is why you keep your head down, keep executing and ignore the haters.
I remember when the media was writing about the death of Threads in 2023. This is why you keep your head down, keep executing and ignore the haters.
SpaceX is expected to IPO next year with a valuation of $1.5 trillion which would make it the most valuable IPO of all time. It will also make Elon the first founder of two trillion dollar companies given Tesla’s $1.5 trillion valuation as well.
If successful, it will double his net worth.
If successful, it will double his net worth.
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target | TechCrunch
The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco's in 2019.
techcrunch.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
SpaceX is expected to IPO next year with a valuation of $1.5 trillion which would make it the most valuable IPO of all time. It will also make Elon the first founder of two trillion dollar companies given Tesla’s $1.5 trillion valuation as well.
If successful, it will double his net worth.
If successful, it will double his net worth.