This Week's Tech: AI News, Tech News, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini
Welcome to This Week in Tech your essential roundup of the biggest stories, boldest innovations, and most exciting breakthroughs shaping the world of technology. Each week, we break down the latest developments in AI, startups, gadgets, cybersecurity, and the digital economy, giving you the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we explore how tech is transforming industries, reshaping culture, and redefining what’s possible, from Silicon Valley to startups across the globe. Whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, investor, this show is for you!
Midjourney's New Focus in Body Scanning
In this episode, we discuss Midjourney's surprising pivot to hardware with their full-body ultrasound scanner, a game-changer in preventative healthcare. Additionally, we explore Anthropic's federal ban turning into a marketing narrative, the drama surrounding Amazon's film 'Artificial', and the competitive landscape of AI chips involving AWS, NVIDIA, and Intel.
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00:00 Introduction
00:00 Midjourney's Ultrasound Pivot
00:25 Anthropic's Federal Ban
00:44 Amazon's Film 'Artificial'
00:49 AWS and Tranium Chips
11:32 Intel's Stock Surge
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 with...Top MCP's You Should be Using for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
In this episode, we explore the functionalities of MCPs and how they enhance the capabilities of AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. We also discuss the differences between MCPs and APIs, share practical use cases, and highlight some of the most effective MCPs available for maximizing your AI integrations.
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00:00 Introduction to MCPs
02:00 Understanding APIs vs. MCPs
03:59 Setting Up MCPs Easily
09:58 Top MCP Tools and Recommendations
15:01 Benefits of Using MCPs
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Get the AI Box MCP: https://aibo...Odyssey Achieves $1.45 Billion Market Value
In this episode, we discuss State Farm's controversial decision to reduce commissions for its sales agents due to advancements in AI technology. Additionally, we explore Allbirds' unexpected name change to Smartbirds as they pivot to AI infrastructure, the launch of Pinterest's AI shopping app, and the public's rising skepticism towards AI.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 State Farm's Commission Cuts
04:12 Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbirds
09:24 Achieves $1.45B Valuation
15:34 Pew Research on AI Sentiment
16:42 Social Media Algorithm Control
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In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming from that decision. We also cover recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI models, Apple's Siri updates, and Jeff Bezos' Prometheus company raising $14 billion for physical AI innovation.
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Personal News
02:01 Meta's Manus Acquisition Unwinding
06:00 Anthropic's AI Model Controversy
14:59 Siri's Future Changes
16:50 Bezos' Prometheus Funding
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI...Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and vibe coding. Additionally, we cover insights on upcoming IPOs for major AI players and my personal journey of vibe coding an iOS app.
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00:00 Lovable's Growth Highlights
00:52 Apple's AI Features
03:52 Perplexity's IPO Plans
09:35 Updates on OpenAI and Tools for Humanity
14:04 Google DeepMind's AI Accelerator
20:06 My Vibe Coding Experience
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Selfpause...AI Firms Face S&P 500 IPO Barriers
In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss Google's $920 million monthly deal with SpaceX for AI compute power and escalating enterprise spending on AI token budgets.
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 S&P 500 Denies SpaceX Fast-Track
00:27 Google's Compute Deal with SpaceX
00:33 Enterprises Exceed AI Budgets
00:53 Brian Chesky's AI Lab
01:46 Investors in Competing AI Firms
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Get the top 80+ AI Mo...The Implications of Alphabet's AI Funding Needs
In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also discuss Trump's recent executive order on AI regulation, GitHub's controversial pricing changes, and the shifting landscape of AI hardware investments.
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00:00 Introduction
02:02 Alphabet's $80 Billion Raise
04:01 Trump's AI Executive Order
05:46 GitHub Copilot Pricing Issues
07:42 Opal's Pivot to AI Hardware
09:49 Uber Caps AI Spending
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: http...Tech Highlights: Anthropic IPO and Nvidia's Model
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and SpaceX. Additionally, we explore Microsoft’s new reasoning model, Nvidia’s Cosmos 3 for robotics, Intel’s price-cutting AI chip, and Strava’s new paywall that’s reshaping API access in the fitness space.
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00:00 Anthropic's IPO Announcement
02:00 Microsoft's MAI Thinking 1
04:01 Nvidia's Cosmos 3 Model
05:59 Intel's Crescent Island AI Chip
08:00 Strava's API Paywall
10:00 Windborne's Weather AI Model
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Anthropic Hits a $965 Billion Valuation This Week
In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also discuss innovative moves by companies like Shift and Asana, tackling community-driven robot training and expanding their tech capabilities amidst an evolving market.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Anthropic's Valuation Surge
05:01 Shift's Robot Training Initiative
09:28 AI in Healthcare at Boston Children's
11:49 Grok's Funding and Independence
14:00 Asana Acquires Stack AI
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Get the top 80+ AI Models fo...The Profitable Future of AI
In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply implementing AI isn't enough, as we discuss the importance of rethinking productivity, innovation, and the overall impact on how people work within organizations.
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00:00 Introduction to AI Shows
00:55 ROI in AI Context
01:55 Measuring ROI Effectively
04:02 Innovation vs. Productivity
06:34 AI Application Examples
12:47 Final Thoughts on AI ROI
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AI Applied: Job & CareerAI Chat...Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a recent report highlighting enterprise AI adoption, the Pope's perspective on technology, and the evolving landscape of AI in music licensing.
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Uber's AI Spending Issue
05:59 Pope's AI Document Overview
12:09 Enterprise AI Adoption Landscape
18:03 AI in Music Licensing
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow...This Week's Tech: AI Interaction Focus
In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with people. We also look at why its upcoming limited research preview matters and how it could shape the next wave of real-time AI products.
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Could the AI Market Reach $26.5T?
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent hiring of a crisis veteran to improve its public perception and the implications of a proposed AI testing executive order that was ultimately canceled. We'll also discuss SpaceX's revelation of a massive AI market opportunity, Google's strategic shifts, and the literary world's struggle with AI-generated works amidst a notable prize scandal.
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00:00 OpenAI's Public Image Crisis
03:05 Cancellation of AI Testing Order
06:00 SpaceX and the AI Market
07:59 Google's Strategic Shift
12:02 Literary World Scandal
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Tech Updates: AI Regulations and Investments
In this episode, we examine SpaceX's $2.8 billion investment in gas turbines for XAI data centers, while discussing the implications of ongoing legal challenges. We also explore Google's new AI agent ecosystem, Trump's delay on AI security orders, and the astonishing fundraising success of Hark.
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00:00 SpaceX's Gas Turbine Investment
02:01 Google's AI Agent Ecosystem
09:11 Trump Delays AI Security Orders
11:28 Hark's $700M Series A
14:32 Anthropic's Profitable Quarter
17:09 Industry News Highlights
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99...OpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First
In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's impending IPO, potential implications on the tech market, and the impressive growth of Google AI's user base. We also explore the recent advancements in music generation from Stability AI and the latest in AI-driven job restructuring at major companies like Intuit and Meta.
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00:00 OpenAI IPO Update
00:11 Google AI Milestones
00:35 Stability AI's Audio Innovation
00:50 Intuit Workforce Cuts
01:34 Meta's AI Job Reallocation
17:40 Google's AI Ads Integration
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Get the top 80+...A Closer Look at Smart Glasses Investment
In this episode, I talk about Meta and Andrel's collaboration on augmented reality glasses for the U.S. Army, and cover the challenges faced by bug bounty programs inundated with AI-generated submissions. Additionally, we examine the massive merger between NextEra and Dominion and how AI is reshaping the energy sector.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Viral LinkedIn Post
05:14 Meta and Andrel's AI Glasses
07:49 AI in Bug Bounty Programs
09:59 NextEra and Dominion Merger
12:39 Amazon's AI Podcast Feature
13:51 Lenin AR Funding and Growth
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ChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product
On the show OpenAI named Greg Brockman product chief on May 15 and merged ChatGPT, Codex, and the developer API into a single team, Thibault Sottiaux runs the unified product, Nick Turley pivots to enterprise, and an IPO filing is coming later this year. And much, much, much, more.
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Microsoft scouts non-OpenAI deals; Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic enters legal.
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Anthropic and Gates Foundation commit $200M to deploy Claude in global health and education Cerebras prices IPO at $5.5B, then stock doubles in first-day trading Microsoft scouts startup deals to hedge its OpenAI dependence Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic muscles into legal AI with Claude for Legal Jensen Huang's foundation buys $108M of CoreWeave compute, donates it to researchersShow Links
Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Gr...Claude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'
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Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business, targets 36 million SMBs Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude are surfacing real phone numbers, privacy firm says Altman testifies he is 'truthful' as Musk's lawyer cites Sutskever dossier Anthropic overtakes OpenAI on Ramp business spend, 34.4% to 32.3% xAI adds 19 gas turbines at Colossus 2 as NAACP lawsuit proceedsAmazon Devs "tokenmaxxing", SpaceX & Google Collab, Anthropic Legal Fight
Amazon developers are “tokenmaxxing” as AI coding tools reshape how software gets built, while SpaceX and Google team up in a major collaboration with big implications for connectivity and AI infrastructure. Plus, Anthropic faces a growing legal fight that could shape the future of how AI companies train, deploy, and defend their models.
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Google Stops AI Exploit, Nadella Testifies, OpenAI's New $4B Unit
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Anthropic Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's ambitious plans for a $1 trillion valuation amidst significant shifts in the tech industry, including job cuts at Cloudflare and Apple's development of AI-integrated AirPods. We also explore the latest revelations from the Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk lawsuit, detailing Microsoft's strategic investments in OpenAI and the ensuing drama from Altman's ousting.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Anthropic's $1 Trillion Funding
06:07 SpaceX's AI Chip Plant Investment
09:30 Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods
12:17 Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman Lawsuit
13:55 Microsoft's Strategic Investment in OpenAI
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Claude 'Dreaming' from Anthropic: A New Era
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's latest advancements, including Claude's new dreaming feature for self-improvement and significant cloud computing partnerships with Google and SpaceX. We also discuss the urgent security concerns raised by Red Access regarding apps leaking sensitive data and Google's decision to shut down Project Mariner.
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00:00 Introduction
01:59 Anthropic's Dreaming Feature
06:00 Google's Project Mariner Shutdown
09:58 Data Leaks in App Development
14:01 Cloud Computing Partnerships
15:01 Conclusion and Insights
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99...Tech Update: GPT 5.5 Rollout
In this episode, we explore the latest updates from OpenAI, including the release of GPT 5.5 and their new self-serve ads manager for U.S. advertisers. We also discuss Apple's decision to open Siri to various AI models and the implications of Chrome downloading a large Gemini model without user consent.
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00:00 OpenAI's New Developments
00:55 Apple Opens Up Siri
02:05 Chrome's Controversial Download
04:51 AIBox.ai Overview
08:28 OpenAI's Ads Manager Launch
10:17 Greg Brockman's Testimony
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Get the top 80+...Anthropic and Government Interests in AI Models
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also cover Google's DeepMind staff unionizing, PayPal's AI-driven layoffs, and a recent Harvard study highlighting OpenAI's O1 model's performance against ER doctors.
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Anthropic's Finance Agents Launch
06:02 DeepMind Union Vote
14:24 PayPal's AI-Driven Layoffs
18:27 Harvard Study on OpenAI O1
21:07 Government AI Model Regulations
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHo...Tech Insights on AI Billion-Dollar Deals
In this episode, we share tech insights regarding this week's billion-dollar deals in AI. Learn how these deals could shape future technology trends.
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00:00 Introduction to AI Deals
01:59 Greg Brockman's AI Insights
04:19 Launch of Humane's AI System
07:20 Morgan Stanley's Spending Forecast
12:41 OpenAI and Anthropic's Strategies
16:38 Conclusion and Future Predictions
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustleUnfolding the $900B Initiative by Anthropic
In this episode, we unfold Anthropic's bold initiatives to secure $900 billion. We also explore Musk's comments regarding Grok's training.
Tech Focus: Anthropic Eyes $50 Billion Funding
In this episode, we focus on the tech implications behind Anthropic's ambitions for $50 billion. Understand how this could shape future technology landscapes.
Musk vs. Altman Trial Insights
In this episode, we provide a recap of the recent happenings from the Musk-Altman trial. Additionally, we touch upon Stanford's transparency concerns.
OpenAI Leadership Issues with Altman and CFO
In this episode, we highlight the leadership issues between Sam Altman and the CFO at OpenAI. Additionally, we will analyze the EU's decision to freeze the AI Act and the unrest brewing at Google.
OpenAI Cuts Ties with Microsoft: A Fresh Start
In this episode, we consider how OpenAI cutting ties with Microsoft signifies a fresh start. We also discuss the innovative $1.1 billion funding secured by AlphaGo’s architect.
Highlights of ChatGPT 5.5 Launch
In this episode, we highlight significant aspects of the ChatGPT 5.5 launch. We’ll also cover the progression of SpaceX's GPU projects.
Technology Takeaways: Google’s AI Strategy
In this episode, we highlight the technology takeaways from Google’s AI strategy unveiled at Cloud Next. Explore what these means for emerging technologies.
New Apple CEO, OpenAI's New Image Model, Vercel AI Hack
In this episode, we explore the significant leadership change at Apple as Tim Cook steps down and John Tarnas takes the helm, amid ongoing challenges in the AI sector. We also discuss major developments like Vercel's security breach, Snapchat's layoffs tied to AI, OpenAI's new Image 2.0 model, and Amazon's massive investment in Anthropic.
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00:00 Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down
03:40 Vercel Security Breach
05:59 FTC Settlement with Clarify
09:55 Snapchat Layoffs and AI Coding
14:35 OpenAI Image 2.0 Release
15:39 Amazon Invests in Anthropic
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Anthropic Financially Dominates OpenAI
In this episode, we highlight how Anthropic has financially dominated OpenAI. Consider the technological impacts of this financial shift.
OpenAI Boosts Codex, Anthropic Launches Claude Design
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's latest enhancements to desktop codecs and plugin integrations in response to Anthropic's advances. We also discuss venture capital trends, the implications of 'token maxing', and the innovative capabilities of robots learning tasks through experience rather than training.
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00:00 Introduction
01:30 OpenAI's Competitive Edge
04:29 Anthropic's Claude Design
06:57 Understanding Token Maxing
09:31 Physical Intelligence Innovations
13:40 OpenAI's Codec Features Update
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Anthropic Ships Opus 4.7, $2B With No Product & Google AI Deals
Anthropic dropped Claude Opus 4.7 today, but the bigger story is the model they didn't release. We break down Project Glasswing, why Mythos stays locked up, and what it signals about where frontier AI actually is right now. Plus: a 7-month-old AI startup is raising at a $2 billion valuation with zero product, a robotics startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI, Google used AI to block 8.3 billion ads last year (and cut false positives by 80%), and Gemini is coming to professional video editing.
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Anthropic's IPO Play, Novo Nordisk x OpenAI, and the First Brain Sensor Goes Human
Anthropic adds the Novartis CEO to its board as it gears up for an IPO — and on the same day, Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to supercharge drug development. We break down what this healthcare AI land grab means for the industry. Plus, Science Corp (founded by ex-Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak) is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain, Stanford's latest AI Index reveals a growing disconnect between AI insiders and the public, and Google rolls out AI Skills in Chrome so you can save and reuse your favorite workflows.
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Altman Gets Molotov Cocktail, Zuckerberg Creates AI Clone
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking developments in the tech world, including Mark Zuckerberg's creation of an AI version of himself and Apple's revolutionary smart glasses. We also discuss the implications of Vercel's impending IPO, Anthropic's controversy over OpenClaw, and the unsettling attack on Sam Altman's home amidst rising tensions in the AI field.
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 Apple's Smart Glasses
04:01 Vercel's IPO Readiness
06:57 Anthropic and OpenClaw
09:47 Trump Administration's AI Push
13:19 Sam Altman's Home Attack
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Meta's New Model, Gemini 4, OpenAI Proposes AI Policy
Today we (really just me lol) talk about Google's launch of Gemini 4, a groundbreaking open-source model. We also discuss the implications of Eli Lilly's powerful new supercomputer for drug development, OpenAI's provocative policy proposals, and innovative research from Tufts University that drastically reduces AI energy consumption.
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00:00 Introduction
01:54 Google Gemini 4
03:38 OpenAI Policy Proposals
05:16 Eli Lilly's Supercomputer
07:43 Neuro Symbolic AI Breakthrough
10:08 Meta's MuseSpark Release
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