AI Chip War: Why TSMC, Not China, Holds AI's Future Hostage
Forget generic AI hype. Chris Miller, author of 'Chip War,' explains the core bottleneck: TSMC. Learn why China's AI spend is a puzzle and how US firms shoot themselves in the foot.
Siri AI, Fable Launch, China Wakes Up, Rivian CEO Joins, IPO Filings, Learn to Weld?
With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Tyler, R.J., Chris Miller, Evan Beard, Nick Fleer, Rob Schroeder, Alex Heath · Sunday, June 14, 2026
This episode of TBPN delves into Apple's WWDC announcements, particularly the re-launch of Siri AI and new parental controls, alongside discussions on Rivian's R2 launch and its implications for autonomous driving. Guests Chris Miller, Evan Beard, Nick Fleer, Rob Schroeder, and Alex Heath provide insights into the AI chip war, the rise of US industrial robotics, AI's impact on the legal and financial sectors, and the broader societal implications of advanced AI.
US Robots: Forget Humanoids, Pass the Home Alone Test
America's industrial future hinges on AI-native robots, not humanoids. Learn why Standard Bots raised $200M and how to apply the Home Alone Test.
Rivian's R.J.: L4 Autonomy by 2028, Driven by AI Shift
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe details a rapid path to Level 4 autonomous driving by 2028, fueled by new foundation models, not linear progress.