TWiT 1093: California Sober - Kimi K3, Qwen3.8, & China's Open-Weight AI Gambit

What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley's best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation.

Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."

Claude on X: "Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50% of limits. Pro and Team Standard users will continue to have access to Fable via usage credits, and will receive a one-time $100 credit. Demand for Fable has been challenging to"

China's Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America's Lead

Alibaba's Qwen Unveils Preview of Flagship AI Model

Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe

The White House is now deciding who gets access to frontier AI models, not the labs

Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP

Meta Is Flooding the Market With Smartglasses. Privacy Advocates Are Up in Arms.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch

MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions