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Stratechery · August 28, 2026 · 00:22:05

(Preview) Meta’s New Restrictions for Teens, Nvidia’s Open Source Investments, Q&A on Netflix, Druckenmiller, Parameters and Performance

Andrew Sharp, Ben Thompson
Show Notes

Ben and Andrew react to Meta's teen restrictions settlement, Nvidia's reported Hugging Face acquisition and what it says about open source, Netflix's new willingness to funnel users to rivals, ESPN's ticker removal, Druckenmiller's AI-written op-ed, and a grab bag of topics including the mysteries of model performance and the beauty of hurling.

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Curious

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The Unpredictability of Model Performance from Parameter Counts
Ben and Andrew discuss why the size of a model (parameter count) does not directly predict its performance, highlighting the complexities of modern AI.
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Highlights

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Meta’s Teen Restrictions Settlement
Ben and Andrew react to Meta's $18 billion settlement with 29 states, which imposes behavioral restrictions on teen accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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Nvidia's Hugging Face Acquisition and Open Source Strategy
Nvidia's reported $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face is seen as an effort to bolster the open source AI software ecosystem, which could benefit Nvidia’s hardware business.
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Netflix’s Pivot to Funnel Users to Rivals
Netflix moves away from its policy of not directing users to competing streaming services, a major shift in strategy.
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ESPN Removes Bottom Line Ticker for College Football
ESPN abandons the famous scrolling ticker during college football broadcasts, prioritizing the visual experience.
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Editorial

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Druckenmiller’s AI-Written Op-Ed
Investor Stanley Druckenmiller used AI to compose his Wall Street Journal editorial criticizing a policy, raising questions about authenticity.
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Misc

✧The 'jalapeño chip' as a metaphor for OpenAI's surprisingly impressive hardware effort.
✧Hurling PSA leads to appreciation of obscure sports on TV.
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