Apple’s Rough Year Gets Worse & AI Learns to Blackmail?

Episode 591: Neal and Toby chat about Trump delaying the 50% EU tariffs to secure a trade deal, causing markets to whiplash. Then it’s a recap of Apple’s rough year amid the trade war. Also, Anthropic’s new Claude AI model has picked up a cute new skill: to lie and blackmail in order to save itself. Great! Plus, OnlyFans’ owner is seeking to sell the site for a whopping $8B valuation. Meanwhile, US Steel, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ are the long weekend’s winners. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming short week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD  Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Swim Around Martha’s Vineyard  03:40 - EU Tariffs  07:00 - Apple Struggles 08:10 - Blackmailing AI 12:20 - OnlyFans for Sale? 17:00 - Winners of the Weekend  22:20 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices