Sign-In With GPT, Anthropic Vs. the Pope, Paramount Rebrands as Skydance | Diet TBPN

3 Oct 2026 · 32 min
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3 Oct 2026 · 32 min

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In this episode of the Diet TBPN podcast, host Jordi Hays and two co‑hosts discuss a range of current tech and culture topics. They start with OpenAI’s new “sign‑in with ChatGPT” feature, framing it as a bring‑your‑own‑subscription (BYOC) model that could lower API cost barriers for indie developers and reshape AI product economics. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing debate between Anthropic and the Vatican over whether Claude (or AI models generally) can be considered conscious, highlighting theological, philosophical, and business implications. The hosts also cover media consolidation news, notably Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebranding to Skydance, and speculate on future branding strategies. Additional segments include a critique of app‑store‑style billing, the challenges of integrating AI inference into consumer products, Tesla’s Autopilot experience, and a light‑hearted discussion about domain name strategy (.si vs .com). Throughout, the tone is conversational, occasionally sarcastic, and the hosts blend technical insight with cultural commentary, offering both enthusiasm for emerging AI economics and skepticism about governance and market dynamics.

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