Joshua Topolsky

New York

Editor-in-Chief and President at Sherwood News

Host at What Future with Joshua Topolsky

EIC @sherwood_news. Founded @verge, @outline, @inputmag. Makes rave music. Likes beautiful things. Hates schedules.

Articles

iPod creator Tony Fadell: Sam Altman is just “spouting shit”

Nov 1, 2024 | sherwood.news | Joshua Topolsky

At TechCrunch’s annual Disrupt conference, iPod creator and Nest Labs founder Tony Fadell took to the stage with some strong words for OpenAI’s Sam Altman. “I’ve been doing AI for fifteen years people, so I’m not just spouting shit ... I’m not Sam Altman ... You’ve got to know what you’re using.” Essentially, his claim is that if there is not transparency on things like data and hallucinations from the LLM-driven businesses sprouting up, the industry is headed for some rough days.
Apple’s software chief says new AI features rely on “blockchain” like tech

Jun 10, 2024 | sherwood.news | Joshua Topolsky

Apple’s software chief says new AI features rely on “blockchain” like techDuring a conversation at Apple’s WWDC event following the company’s announcement of iOS 18 and a slew of new AI-enhanced capabilities for its products, Craig Federighi, the company’s head of software, let something pretty surprising slip. On a question about how its new AI would stay on-device and interface with AI services in the cloud, he had this to say:“With private cloud compute, the stakes are even higher.
Rabbit’s r1 AI companion is not the future you were promised

Apr 25, 2024 | sherwood.news | Joshua Topolsky

What’s up doc? HOP TO ITThe $199 “Large Action Model” device has big ambitions and a pretty face. And that’s about it. If you've been paying attention to the technology space lately (and let's be honest, you have), you've probably noticed that the hype cycle around AI has reached a fever pitch. You know, the high note before the crash, historically.