This week, Cher and James talk share a small dispatch on Google I/O, and where they fall on the "AI-acceptance" spectrum.

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References made during our conversation

Bang Bang Pie, a terrific pie shop in Chicago

Don't sleep on AI, by Steven Spielberg

Google I/O, their developer conference, like Apple WWDC

Google Home, a new AI feature from Google

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Script written by Cher and James.

Music by U+1F60C.

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