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MikeCast #176 — August 17, 2026

Episode #176 — China is reportedly working to embed its data into global AI models to influence chatbot outputs, OpenAI has disbanded its safety team responsible for assessing catastrophic risks, Alibaba is selling its gaming unit to focus on AI, and the New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years.

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