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Elon Musk and Sam Altman are basically in a rap battle | Equity Podcast

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Tensions are running high in the AI world this week after Elon Musk made a staggering $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI () , a move that would mark one of the largest tech acquisitions in history – if it actually happens. Sam Altman shut the notion down fast, even going so far as to fire back with a post () suggesting he’d buy X for a tenth of the price. But Musk’s bid itself does raise questions about potential roadblocks ahead for OpenAI.

Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity () podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff and Anthony Ha are breaking down the offer, the response, and what it means for the AI company’s future, plus other headlines from the week.

Listen to the full episode to hear about:

• What you missed from the Paris AI Action Summit () : who’s backing global AI opportunity and who’s calling it a missed opportunity () .

• BNPL startup Tabby’s massive raise () and $3.3 billion valuation, as well as its IPO ambitions in a turbulent fintech market.

• Archer Aviation’s $300 million boost () , and why its eVTOL development is leaning into defense.

Equity will be back with a new interview on Wednesday, so stay tuned!

Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.

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@MikaelArhelger

February 14, 2025 at 10:55 am

The mainstream media 😅

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@HippieP629

February 14, 2025 at 10:57 am

Remember pre-crazy genius Kanye and then cray cray Kanye? Apply that to Musk

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@MudhihirMussa

February 15, 2025 at 1:08 pm

Mudhihili mussa

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- @MudhihirMussa
  
  February 15, 2025 at 1:09 pm
  
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@gtleshow

February 18, 2025 at 1:32 am

Perhaps next time, they’ll remember that artificial intelligence can’t replace authentic vision.

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Unboxing Motorola’s $1,900 Razr Fold in Pantone Blackened Blue

Motorola is practically a veteran when it comes to foldables phones. Unbox the company’s first book-style foldable in Pantone blackened blue with us 📖📲 📹: Abrar Al-Heeti #razrfold #tech #motorola #motorolarazr #foldable

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Motorola is practically a veteran when it comes to foldables phones. Unbox the company’s first book-style foldable in Pantone blackened blue with us 📖📲

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My Bank Called In the Middle of My TED Talk | Mike Albo | TED

In this TED Talk gone wrong, comedian Mike Albo receives an unexpected call from his bank. The result: a hilariously uncomfortable tour of his purchase history, and a reminder that in the digital age, our data knows us a little too well. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 10, 2025) Join us in person at…

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Bose Unveils New $299 Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Bose unveiled its Lifestyle Collection of audio products, which include a new smart speaker that now use Google Cast or Apple AirPlay instead of a proprietary app. The $299 Lifestyle Ultra speaker is a single-channel speaker with a height driver that uses the company’s “direct reflecting” technology to add presence, though it’s not an Atmos…

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Bose unveiled its Lifestyle Collection of audio products, which include a new smart speaker that now use Google Cast or Apple AirPlay instead of a proprietary app.

The $299 Lifestyle Ultra speaker is a single-channel speaker with a height driver that uses the company’s “direct reflecting” technology to add presence, though it’s not an Atmos height channel on its own. If you use the Ultra as a rear speaker, though, the height driver will act as an Atmos channel. #bose #bosespeakers #boselifestyleultra #Tech #smarthome